Online bookings
Let parents reserve the sessions and places you make available.
Limited-time childcare software offer
Try Childcare Booking Software Free for 3 Months
Explore the complete Childcare Online Booking platform with no setup fee, no upfront software cost and no long-term contract.
- Full access to current CoB features
- Setup, training and support included
- Cancel at any time under the supplied terms
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Try CoB in your setting
A practical way to test childcare software before committing
CoB is built specifically for the day-to-day administration of breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday schemes and wraparound care. It brings bookings, payments, registers, balances, invoices and parent communication into one connected platform.
The three-month trial gives your team time to set up real sessions, support parents and see how the software fits the way your provision operates.
Full platform access
What you can manage during your free trial
Use the current CoB feature set across the everyday tasks that take time away from running your childcare provision.
Payments and balances
Keep booking charges, payments and relevant family balances connected.
Registers
Give authorised staff clear session and attendance information.
Parent communication
Keep relevant service messages alongside parent and booking activity.
Invoices and records
Support routine account administration without disconnected paperwork.
Parent mobile access
Give parents convenient access to relevant bookings and account activity.
Operational reporting
Review the information needed for routine childcare administration.
Updates and improvements
Use current platform improvements throughout the trial period.
Everything needed to begin
Setup help is part of the offer
You are not left to configure the platform alone. The published offer includes setup, training and ongoing support, as well as current software updates and improvements.
- Guided setup
Share the essentials of your club, locations and session structure with the CoB team.
- Staff training
Help the people using CoB understand the workflows relevant to their roles.
- Ongoing support
Ask practical questions as your team and parents begin using the platform.
Before you go live
Three documents need to be in place
These documents help establish the responsibilities, information handling and service terms needed before your club starts using CoB with families.
Ask the CoB team about onboarding- 01
Data Processing Agreement
Records the data-processing arrangements between the relevant organisations.
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Privacy Policy
Explains how personal information is collected, used and protected.
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Terms & Conditions
Sets out the service rules and expectations that apply to users.
Getting started
From enquiry to a working childcare booking system
Tell the team how your provision operates so the setup can reflect your locations, capacity and booking needs.
- 1
Tell us about your provision
Share your organisation name, club locations, capacity, website and any additional requirements.
- 2
Prepare your setup
Agree the service documents and work with the CoB team on configuration and branding.
- 3
Train your team
Learn the relevant workflows for bookings, registers, payments and everyday administration.
- 4
Launch your trial
Use CoB with your provision and assess the fit over the three-month free period.
Built for childcare
Suitable for different session patterns and provider types
CoB can be configured around the childcare sessions, booking rules and locations that make your organisation distinct.
Explore Provider GuidesFree trial FAQs
Questions about the three-month offer
The key details published for providers considering the CoB free trial.
Browse all software FAQsWhat is included in the three-month free trial?
The offer includes full access to current CoB features, setup, training, support, updates and improvements.
Is there a setup fee or upfront software cost?
No setup fee or upfront software cost is advertised for the three-month trial offer.
Do we need to sign a long-term contract?
No long-term contract is required and the offer is advertised with the ability to cancel at any time, subject to the service terms provided during onboarding.
Which childcare providers can use CoB?
CoB is designed for breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday schemes, wraparound care providers, schools, nurseries and other childcare settings.
What documents are needed before going live?
A Data Processing Agreement, Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions need to be in place before a club goes live.
Start your three-month trial
See what CoB could change for your childcare provision
Tell us about your organisation, locations, capacity and current booking process. The CoB team will confirm offer availability and guide you through the next steps.