Whilst the majority of our childcare providers use the ad-hoc booking method, some prefer to use contracts. Using contracts provides schools or clubs with reassurance regarding expected numbers throughout the term. Here’s how it works: The administrator sets up a...
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The Importance of a Childcare Print Register for Safety and Efficiency
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...
Powerful Session Setup
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,...
Ways to Promote your Childcare Sessions
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,...
Walking Bus Feature – Childcare Bus Rounds
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...
A Closer Look at Electronic Sign-in (e-sign)
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...
The importance of an SPF record
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...
Applying Late Fees
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...
Booking childcare online with Childcare Vouchers or TFC
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,...
Safeguarding Incident Register
We have now launched a new module that covers safeguarding, having discussed it with several clubs and a nominated OFSTED Inspector. You will find a new menu option for safeguarding that allows you to record a safeguarding incident that will then be displayed within a...