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About
Kinderly is a comprehensive platform built exclusively for early years childcare professionals, including nurseries and childminders. It comprises two core products: Kinderly Together and Kinderly Learn. Kinderly Together is an award-winning nursery management app that digitalises the entire early years learning journey. It enables practitioners to capture daily diaries, log unlimited observations with photos and videos, carry out EYFS assessments, run cohort analyses, plan next steps, generate reports, manage invoicing and accounting, and handle digital contracts and forms — all from one place. Enhanced parent communication tools help settings build stronger relationships with families. Kinderly Learn is a professional development portal that gives early years practitioners access to 200+ bite-sized learning modules, hot-topic weekly expert webinars, interactive activities, animations, quizzes, and reflection points. Content is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and developed in partnership with Coram PACEY, Achievement for All, and Bath Spa University. Learners earn badges and can maintain a personal learning record. Kinderly is ideal for nursery managers, room leaders, childminders, and local authority organisations seeking an all-in-one solution to improve administrative efficiency, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and invest in staff development. A 30-day free trial is available for Kinderly Together, with subscription plans for both products.
Key Features
- Digital Learning Journals: Capture daily diaries, unlimited observations, photos, and videos to document each child's early years journey digitally.
- EYFS Assessment & Cohort Analysis: Built-in EYFS assessment tools and cohort analysis reports help practitioners plan next steps and track children's progress at a glance.
- Parent Communication & Engagement: Keep families informed and involved with streamlined communication tools integrated directly into the nursery management platform.
- Accounting, Invoicing & Digital Forms: Manage nursery finances, send invoices, and handle digital contracts and forms — reducing paperwork and saving administration time.
- 200+ Bite-Sized CPD Modules: Kinderly Learn offers accredited, expert-developed learning content in interactive formats — including videos, animations, and quizzes — accessible on any device.
Use Cases
- A nursery manager uses Kinderly Together to replace paper-based learning journals with digital observations, photos, and EYFS assessments, saving hours of weekly admin time.
- A childminder subscribes to Kinderly Learn to complete accredited CPD training in bite-sized sessions during naptime, building a verifiable learning record.
- An early years setting uses Kinderly Together's cohort analysis and next steps planning tools to identify children who need additional support and demonstrate progress to Ofsted.
- A nursery finance coordinator uses Kinderly Together's integrated invoicing and accounting features to send parent invoices and track payments digitally.
- A local authority organisation subscribes to Kinderly Learn for organisations, giving their entire team of practitioners access to expert-led webinars and interactive CPD content.
Pros
- All-in-One Early Years Solution: Combines nursery management, parent engagement, financial tools, and professional development into a single, cohesive platform.
- Expert-Developed & Accredited Content: CPD learning is created with sector-leading partners and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, giving practitioners credible qualifications.
- Flexible, Device-Agnostic Access: Both Kinderly Together and Kinderly Learn are accessible on any device, making them ideal for busy practitioners on the go.
- 30-Day Free Trial: New nurseries and childminders can try Kinderly Together risk-free for 30 days before committing to a paid plan.
Cons
- Niche Audience: Kinderly is designed exclusively for early years childcare professionals, making it unsuitable for other education sectors or business types.
- Subscription Required for Full Access: After the free trial, continued use of Kinderly Together and Kinderly Learn requires paid subscriptions, which may be a barrier for smaller settings.
- Primarily UK-Focused: The platform's curriculum frameworks (e.g. EYFS) and regulatory context are tailored for the UK childcare market, limiting relevance internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinderly?
Kinderly is a UK-based platform offering two products: Kinderly Together (nursery management software) and Kinderly Learn (CPD training portal) designed for early years childcare professionals and settings.
Who is Kinderly Together for?
Kinderly Together is designed for nurseries, childminders, and early years settings that want to digitise learning journals, observations, EYFS assessments, parent communication, invoicing, and administrative tasks.
What is Kinderly Learn?
Kinderly Learn is a professional development platform offering 200+ accredited, bite-sized CPD modules, weekly expert webinars, interactive activities, and a personal learning record for early years practitioners.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Kinderly Together offers a 30-day free trial with no obligation, giving nurseries and childminders full access to explore the platform before subscribing.
Is Kinderly accredited?
Yes, Kinderly Learn content is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and developed in partnership with respected organisations such as Coram PACEY, Achievement for All, and Bath Spa University.
