Childcare Software Ireland

The all in one Childcare Booking System

Now available in Ireland, our all-in-one childcare booking system is tailored to nurseries, afterschool clubs, breakfast clubs, holiday clubs, and other wraparound care providers. This childcare software supports Euro payments and helps you save up to 90% of your admin time, simplifying bookings, managing payments, and keeping you effortlessly organized, so you can focus on delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Childcare Software Ireland: Simplify Your Childcare Booking and Management

Are you a childcare provider in Ireland looking to streamline your bookings, payments, and daily administration? Our all-in-one childcare software is now available in Ireland, bringing a proven childcare booking system used by hundreds of providers to the Irish market. This platform is designed to meet the needs of nurseries, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, holiday camps, and wraparound care programs. Best of all, it fully supports Euro (€) currency and Irish childcare voucher schemes, so you can bill and manage payments in Ireland with ease. Read on to discover how our childcare booking system can save you time, reduce paperwork, and improve your service’s efficiency.

Designed for Nurseries, Clubs & All Wraparound Care Providers

Whether you run a nursery, preschool, after-school club, breakfast club, or any form of wraparound care, our software is built to simplify your operations. It was developed over years in collaboration with childcare services, and specifically for wraparound care like after-school and breakfast clubs and holiday clubs – helping providers save up to 90% of their admin time in the process. This means you spend far less time on tedious paperwork and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to children and families.

Our platform’s flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of childcare settings in Ireland, including school-based clubs and private childcare centres. From single-location providers to organizations with multiple sites, the system scales to your needs with no extra fees for additional locations. Every feature is included for every user in one straightforward package – there are no hidden costs or add-ons; even setup, training, support, and upgrades are included. This all-in-one approach is both cost-effective and hassle-free for Irish childcare businesses.

Childcare Booking System Ireland – Feature-Rich & Easy to Use

Our childcare booking system comes packed with features and benefits that make managing childcare services in Ireland easy and efficient. Below are some of the key features and how they benefit your childcare business:

• 24/7 Online Booking for Parents: The system is accessible online 24/7, allowing parents to book sessions at any time from any device. The mobile-friendly interface makes it possible for parents to log in and book within seconds – as easily as using a top-tier app. Busy parents love the convenience of booking childcare on their own schedule, and you’ll appreciate that bookings roll in automatically without phone calls or manual input.
• Digital Registers & Paperless Administration: Say goodbye to paper sign-in sheets and manual records. Electronic registers and documents are automatically generated in real-time based on live bookings. Invoices and payment receipts are emailed to parents instantly, and account statements are available for them to download anytime. This automation saves significant time and eliminates errors from manual data entry, ensuring your attendance records and billing are always accurate. It also means you’ll always be inspection-ready with complete digital records (no more scrambling to compile paperwork).
• Customizable Sessions, Discounts, and Policies: Tailor the system to fit your program’s needs. You can set up sessions with specific capacities, age group restrictions, and cut-off times for bookings or cancellations. The software lets you configure multiple fee options – for example, contract rates, sibling discounts, staff rates, early-bird booking discounts, and even promo codes for special offers. You can also enforce late pickup fees easily. This flexibility ensures the booking system adapts to how you run your childcare service, not the other way around.
• Flexible Payment Options (Supports Euro and NCS): Handling payments is effortless and designed for the Irish market. You can accept payments in Euro (€) and offer a range of payment methods to parents. The platform supports credit/debit card payments (with integration for gateways like PayPal, Stripe, etc.), bank transfers, and traditional childcare voucher payments. It even accommodates government schemes – for UK users it supports Tax-Free Childcare and for Ireland it supports the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) vouchers/subsidies as payment options. All transactions are tracked, and parents automatically receive invoices and booking confirmations by email. By offering convenient online payments, you’ll reduce outstanding debts and improve cash flow for your business.
• Parent Self-Service and Communication: The software empowers parents to manage their own bookings and information through a secure portal. Parents can view their booking calendar, download invoices, check their account balance, and even join waitlists for fully booked sessions. Integrated communication tools allow you to send out newsletters or alerts to all parents or targeted groups with just a few clicks. A built-in mail-merge email feature lets you easily email parents (with attachments if needed) without using external mailing lists. This keeps families in the loop and engaged. Notifications (like booking confirmations or reminders for payments) are automatic, improving parent satisfaction and reducing the workload on your staff.
• Comprehensive Reporting & Compliance: Stay on top of your operations with robust admin features. The system provides over a dozen detailed reports covering attendance, occupancy, finances, outstanding payments, and more, giving you full visibility into your childcare business performance. All data can be exported to Excel/CSV for further analysis or record-keeping. Because everything is digitized and stored securely, you can easily retrieve historical records for any compliance needs or quality inspections. The platform is built to meet high standards – it is fully secure and GDPR-compliant, ensuring the highest standards of data privacy and protection for your children’s and parents’ information. (It even adheres to UK Ofsted standards, which speaks to its rigorous compliance, though Irish providers would be overseen by local authorities.)
• Safe and Secure Child Information Management: Safeguarding is a top priority. Our system lets you store all critical child information (emergency contacts, medical details, authorized pickup persons, etc.) in one secure place. Digital check-in/check-out tools record attendances, and any incidents or accidents can be logged through a safeguarding module. Forget shuffling through paper forms – staff can pull up a child’s important details instantly, and everyone stays informed with up-to-date records. This not only keeps children safe but also provides peace of mind to parents and staff.
• Proven Track Record & Support: This childcare software has been continually developed and improved for over a decade, and is already trusted by 200+ childcare settings across the UK. Now, we are bringing the same reliable solution to childcare providers in Ireland. When you adopt our system, you’re not just getting software – you’re gaining a partner. We offer free setup, training, and ongoing support to help you get the most out of the platform (all included with the service, as there are no hidden fees). If you ever have questions, our friendly support team is ready to assist. Updates and new features are delivered automatically, so your system only gets better with time.

Benefits for Irish Childcare Providers

Implementing our childcare booking system in Ireland comes with clear benefits. It simplifies and automates the heavy lifting of administration, which can reduce your administrative workload by up to 80–90%. This means less time spent on scheduling, payment tracking, and paperwork, and more time to devote to improving your curriculum or caring for the children. Parents get a modern, convenient way to interact with your service – from booking and paying online to receiving digital communications – which enhances their overall experience with your nursery or club.

Moreover, by using a robust digital system, you can ensure accuracy and accountability in your records. No more missing enrollment forms or forgetting who has paid; everything is tracked and time-stamped. For Irish providers, having a well-organized system also helps with compliance under schemes like the National Childcare Scheme and any inspections by authorities (e.g., Tusla or Pobal audits), since you can quickly produce reports on attendance, fees, etc. Being fully GDPR compliant gives you and your clients confidence that personal data is handled properly and securely.

Finally, moving to an online booking and management system can even help boost your revenue. Many clubs report that offering easy online booking encourages more frequent and advance bookings from parents, which can increase attendance. One UK childcare provider noted that not only did the system save time in admin, it also “provided the opportunity to increase business and therefore increase our turnover.” When parents find it simple to book and pay for extra sessions, they are more likely to use your services whenever they need care.

Get Started – Free Demo and Support for Irish Customers

Transitioning to our childcare software is straightforward, and we’re here to help every step of the way. We provide free setup and training, so you’ll be up and running in no time. If you’re interested in seeing how the system works, you can request a free 30-day demo (no obligations) to try out all the features with your own data and get comfortable with the interface. This hands-on approach will show you exactly how the software can transform your daily operations – from parents booking on their phones at midnight to you generating an occupancy report in seconds.

Our team understands the needs of childcare providers in Ireland and can assist with any local requirements, such as configuring the system for Euro currency and setting up payment types for the National Childcare Scheme. With our responsive support, any questions or customization needs you have will be addressed promptly.

Ready to modernize your childcare management? It’s time to ditch paperwork and embrace a smarter solution. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule your free demo. Empower your childcare business in Ireland with a booking system that is efficient, parent-friendly, and built to help you succeed!