Pricing for Childminders

Name: Wootzoo
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Author: Wootzoo

£20 a month. Nobody should be priced out of good tools.

Childminders are the heart of childcare in Wales. Wootzoo is built here, by a small Welsh team, and priced so that you are not the ones left behind.

You look after a handful of children, often on your own, and you do the same paperwork a nursery with forty does. You just do it at the kitchen table after everyone has gone home.

So you get the whole platform. The same registers, observations, contracts, invoicing and photo updates the nurseries use. Just at a price that fits a one-person setting.

Looking after the people who look after our children

Less paperwork

Registers, accident forms and consents in one place, not a folder

CIW Inspection Ready

Your records ready to show an inspector, whenever they ask

Parents kept in the loop

Share photos and daily updates straight to the parent app

Welsh-FIRST Interface

Work naturally in Welsh or English

Why is this cheaper than the nursery plan? Honestly? Because a childminder told us £59 was too much, and she was right. Our nursery price is built for settings running thirty or forty children. Charging you the same never made sense, so we changed it. That is usually how things get built around here.

No hidden fees means no hidden fees. No extra payment or processing charges. No per-child limits. What you see is what you pay.

£20/month

For registered childminders caring for up to 10 children. All features included.

~~£59~~ £20/month

0.5% per payment
+ GoCardless fees or
+ Stripe fees

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Everything you need to run your childminding setting professionally

Compliance & Records

CIW-compliant sign-in/sign-out registers
Observations linked to Curriculum for Wales
Accident & incident reporting
Medication and allergy records
Daily checks and risk assessments
Inspection-ready reports at your fingertips

Parent Engagement

Real-time updates, photos & learning journeys
Individual & group messaging (Welsh/English)
Customisable forms & digital contracts
Menu planning & daily diaries
FREE bilingual webpage & Wootzoo URL
Parent app - iOS & Android

Payments & Growth

Online registrations & waiting lists
Secure payments - card or direct debit
Flying Start & Childcare Offer contracts
Automated invoicing & billing
Chase late payments automatically
Reviews & Search Directory listing

You will be dealing with people, not a helpdesk

We are a small team in Wales. That is not a weakness, it is the whole point.

Email us and a person replies

No ticket numbers, no call centre, no chatbot. You will get an answer from someone who knows the platform because they built it.

Ask for something and we build it

Most of what is on Wootzoo today started as a provider saying they needed it. Tell us what would save you an hour a week and it goes on the list.

We are part of the same community

Welsh settings, cylchoedd and childminders use Wootzoo every day, and we work alongside them. When one of you asks for something, everyone gets it.

Frequently Asked Questions

CIW-registered childminders caring for up to 10 children. If you run a nursery, cylch or after-school club, our standard plan is the right one for you.

Nothing. You get every feature, the same as the nurseries do. The only difference is the number of children the plan is intended for.

No! Setup is completely free and we'll help you get started with personalized onboarding support.

Yes, there are no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

That's fine. You can still send invoices and record payments manually, and there is nothing extra to pay. The 0.5% only applies to payments taken through the platform.

No. When you sign up, that's your rate forever. We lock in your pricing and it never changes, even when we increase rates for new customers.

Yes! We provide free training webinars, video tutorials, and ongoing support in Welsh and English.

No! Wootzoo works on any device - computer, tablet, or smartphone. Parents get a free mobile app.

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Don’t just take our word for it...

“Wootzoo is a long-awaited milestone for nurseries in Wales. Purpose-built to align with the Welsh curriculum and CIW expectations, it finally provides a system that truly understands our local needs. Our team love how it's transformed their day. Tasks that meant paperwork and photocopying are now done in a few taps. Families are equally enthusiastic about the real-time 'Magic Moments' updates that keep them connected throughout the day. The support from Wootzoo is extraordinary. Matthew (and the team) are always on hand when we need help. We'd recommend it to any Welsh provider without hesitation.”

Amy

Fun Foundations

“We were a bit hesitant to use an app to communicate and provide information to parents. After looking at different options, Wootzoo was by far the best choice for us as it supports the Welsh language. The format is simple, intuitive, and gives parents everything they need throughout the day. They're especially loving the daily photo updates of their children! We'd recommend Wootzoo to any Welsh provider — and Matthew is always on hand to help and support us whenever needed.”

Hayley

Cylch Meithrin Llanilltud Fawr

“We've been using Wootzoo since September, and we're really happy with how much it's improved our parent communications. It's made my day-to-day working life so much easier, with everything in one place and no more endless paper use. Parents love having all the information they need at their fingertips, and the platform has really helped streamline our processes. I would highly recommend Wootzoo to any Cylch or childcare setting looking for an efficient, eco-friendly way to boost parent engagement.”

Catrin Watkins

Cylch Meithrin Gellionmen

“Since switching to Wootzoo we've seen a steady increase in bookings and enquiries. It's handy having the built in webpage, as it saves me paying for an actual website. I am impressed. The team are quick to respond and have taken on board my input. We used to use Class4Kids but they were impossible to get hold of.”

Paul Holmes

Club Futsal

“We've been using Wootzoo since January, parents love having all the information they need at their fingertips and the platform has really helped us with day to day running of our Cylch. Our holiday club numbers have increased and everyone has commented how easy it is to use. I would highly recommend Wootzoo to any Cylch or childcare setting.”

Becky Suckley

Cylch Bodhyfryd

“I have saved so much time with Wootzoo. I have all my bookings in one place, I can organise my payments and it's so easy to communicate with my customers now! I love the sharing feature too. I've created a customised landing page and had my first new customer within a few days.”

Theresa Goodwin

True Aim Activities

“We couldn't be more grateful to the Wootzoo app! We have been using this app since September 2025. It has eliminated our hard copies of information allowing us to upload quick and easy to the app in just a click of a button for parents, us as providers and inspectors. We no longer keep paper copies of observations; all evidence is logged using the app where we can share with parents if needed. Matthew is always at the other end of the phone if we have any questions or any suggestions to improve the app tailoring to our specific needs.”

Hannah Maiden

Cylch Meithrin Bysedd Bach

“Wootzoo makes communication with parents really easy by uploading meals, pictures and updates at the click of a button. The invoicing function is really useful too as it means that we are on top of our cashflow and don't need to chase parents. We love the fact that it is available in Welsh language - nothing else like it exists and as a Welsh language nursery this is a really important feature.”

Natasha Baker

Wibli Wobli Nursery

“Using Wootzoo has been a game-changer for our Cylch. No more paper registrations! Automated invoicing and all our policies stored securely in one place — accessible to parents whenever they need them.”

Bethan

Cylch Meithrin Llanfairpwll

“The website has been a great tool to help enable us to go paperless and to save time during the day. Everything is in one place which is a great help to staff and parents. The website has everything from daily records to invoices at a click of a button and runs in line with CIW requirements. We couldn't be without the website now!”