STEP 01Sign Up & Set Up
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Less paperwork.More childminding.
Childminders in Scotland spend hours every week on paperwork that should take minutes. ChildMinderPro handles compliance, daily records, parent communication, and invoicing — so you can focus on the children.
5 days free · No credit card
Built around the moments that matter.
Scottish child mindersGDPR CompliantCare Inspectorate AlignedNo Hidden FeesBuilt with Scottish childminders, not just for them.
Every feature has been shaped by direct consultation and real feedback from childminders across Scotland.
A little less admin. A lot more time.
A simpler day starts here.
Four simple steps to transform your childminding business
STEP 01
STEP 02Log Daily Care
Record attendance, incidents, nappy changes, feeds, sleeps, and daily notes — all from your phone or tablet while the children play.
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STEP 03Keep Parents Informed
Parents see real-time updates, photos, learning journals, and invoices through their secure Parent Portal. Built-in messaging keeps everyone connected.
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STEP 04Stay Inspection Ready
Generate inspection packs, track ratios, manage policies, and run self-evaluations against the Care Inspectorate 2025 Quality Framework — all in one click.
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Works everywhere
you do.
Everything you need to run your childminding business — in one clean, mobile-friendly dashboard.
- Walk into your next inspection knowing everything is in order
- Parents see what their child did today — without a single text from you
- Fully GDPR compliant, Care Inspectorate aligned & Scottish Registered
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You're in good company
A little love from Scotland.
Real ChildMinderPro subscribers — in their own words.
“Finally, software that understands Scottish childminding. The SHANARRI tracking alone has saved me hours every week.”
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Sarah M.
Childminder, Edinburgh
Verified subscriber“My last inspection was a breeze. I just printed the inspection pack and the inspector was impressed with my organisation.”
JK
Jennifer K.
Childminder, Glasgow
Verified subscriber“Parents love the portal. They can see photos and updates throughout the day. It's transformed my communication.”
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Lisa T.
Childminder, Aberdeen
Verified subscriberMade for your everyday
Everything you need. All together.
Powerful tools designed for Scottish childminders
Daily Admin
Attendance registers, incident reports, medication logs, daily notes, nappy/feed tracking, sleep monitoring, and complete child profiles.
Wellbeing Tracking
SHANARRI indicator scoring, wellbeing reports, early warning alerts, safeguarding logs, and child-centred planning tools.
Inspection Ready
One-click inspection pack, 31+ Scottish policy templates, self-evaluation tools, PVG tracking, training records, and annual return helper.
Business Hub
Invoice generation, expense tracking, contract management, Scottish funding guides, tax tips, marketing resources, and pricing calculators.
Parent Portal
Real-time updates, photo sharing, daily journals, attendance records, digital signatures, observation submissions, and secure messaging.
Learning & Development
Learning journals, written observations, Curriculum for Excellence Early Level outcomes, the Wellbeing Wheel framework, and parent observation submissions.
Now live · Curriculum for Excellence
Little steps. Meaningful progress.
Early Level Progress Tracker: all 73 official Education Scotland outcomes across 8 curriculum areas — Literacy, Numeracy, Health & Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, Sciences, Social Studies, Technologies, and RME. Every outcome backed by a written observation. Inspection-ready evidence at a glance.
73Official outcomes
8Curriculum areas
0Extra paperwork
Real people. Real experience.
Built by people who understand.
ChildMinderPro wasn't built by a software company looking for a new market. It was created in close collaboration with working Scottish childminders — shaped by their daily challenges, their inspection experience, and their feedback — and backed by professionals with decades of experience in child protection and safeguarding.
Paul McDougall
- 25+ years keeping children safe
- Led serious child protection investigations
- Sat on Lanarkshire's Child Protection Committee
Gail McDougall
- Former Detective Constable, Police Scotland
- 30+ years in Scottish policing
- Talks to our childminders every day
Every feature is designed around the real-world needs of Scottish childminders — shaped by the people who have spent their careers at the forefront of child protection.
Meet Paul and GailNo surprises. No hidden extras.
Simple, honest pricing.
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. Everything included.
Introductory rate — locked in for life£12.99
per month
All Features Included
Pay yearly — just £12.16/month (save £10)
£145.88 billed yearly
Billed monthly.
See the Terms of Service for cancellation details.
No credit card required
Children & Daily Care
- Unlimited child profiles
- Attendance register & ratio monitoring
- Daily notes & communication
- Sleep monitor & food menus
- Nappy, feed & toileting logs
- Photo gallery
Learning & Wellbeing
- Learning journals & observations
- SHANARRI & GIRFEC tracking
- CfE Early Level outcomes
- Wellbeing Wheel framework
- Parent observation submissions
Compliance & Safety
- Incident & accident reporting
- Medication administration logs
- Safeguarding records
- PVG & training tracker with alerts
- Fire drill & emergency logs
- First aid inventory
Inspection Ready
- Inspection pack generator
- 2025 Scottish Quality Framework
- Self-evaluation tools
- 31+ policy templates
- Annual return helper
Business Tools
- Invoice generation
- Income & expense tracking
- Contract management
- Digital parent signatures
- Holiday planner
Parent Portal
- Secure parent login
- View daily updates & photos
- Access learning journals
- Submit observations
Built in Scotland
Proudly built for Scottish childminders, by people who understand your world.
Designed Around GIRFEC & SHANARRI
Supports holistic child development the Scottish way.
Aligned with Care Inspectorate
Stay organised, confident and inspection ready.
Created by Safeguarding Professionals
Built on real experience in protecting children and supporting families.
No Unnecessary Complexity
Simple, intuitive and designed to save you time.
Affordable Pricing
Fair, transparent pricing with no hidden extras.
A friendly face, not a ticket number
We're here when you need us.
We're a small, friendly team — you'll always speak to a real person who understands childminding.
Email Support
Available to everyone — trial and subscribed. Drop us a message any time and we'll get back to you promptly.
hello@childminderpro.comPhone & Text Support
Once you're signed up, you get direct telephone and text support — speak to us, don't just email into the void.
Available after sign-upWalkthrough Call
Not sure how something works? We'll jump on a call and walk you through it — no question is too small.
Request a callGood questions. Clear answers.
A few things you
might be wondering.
Everything you might want to know before you start.
Still have a question? Get in touchNo. ChildMinderPro runs in your web browser on any phone, tablet, or computer. On a phone you can add it to your home screen so it opens just like an app.
Less paperwork.
More moments that matter.
Join Scottish childminders across the country who spend less time on admin and more time with the children.
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