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mportant Update: Changes to the Pre-Bookings Option We’ve updated how the Pre-Bookings setting works, so it’s important to understand the new behaviour to ensure parents can access the correct booking options. There are three standard booking modes, or four if you...

Why Booking Childcare on Contract is More Beneficial than Ad-Hoc Sessions While the majority of childcare providers rely on the flexibility of ad-hoc bookings, many schools and clubs prefer to use contracts for childcare sessions. Contract-based bookings provide...

Keeping track of vital information A childcare print register is a vital tool for ensuring the safety and well-being of children during each session. It provides instant access to critical information, such as medical needs, allergy details, emergency contacts, and...

Our session setup, developed in collaboration with numerous clubs and schools, offers one of the most flexible childcare booking systems on the market. The system allows for customization and efficient organization of sessions, tailored to the needs of clubs, schools,...

Promoting Your Club Using CoB There are several effective ways to promote your club using CoB. You can offer various discounts, promotional codes, and use the Mail Merge feature to send newsletters. These features are designed to help you effectively market your club,...

Do you offer childcare at a location separate from the school? Do you provide transport from the school to your childcare location? Our Walking Bus feature is designed to streamline this process. It allows you to set a maximum capacity for spaces on the bus. The...

Manage time efficiently, handle late fees effortlessly, track multiple sign-ins, and add unexpected children seamlessly—all from CoB’s powerful electronic registers. Simplify fee management and streamline your daily operations with one of our most advanced...

An SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is like a "permission slip" for your email domain that tells the world Childcare online Booking (CoB) is allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain. Here’s why you need it: Stop Fake Emails (Spoofing): Without an SPF...

Charge a parent for a late pickup Using the late fee’s function allows you to charge a parent for late pickup for example, each session can have their own pre-defined set of charges that can be applied.Step 1 Create your late fees by editing the relevant sessions Late...

Childcare vouchers can typically be used to pay for childcare services from registered and approved providers, including nurseries, childminders, after-school clubs, and holiday camps. There are limits to the amount you can receive in childcare vouchers each year,...