One-click approvals
Parents request, you approve. Or edit or reject. It's really that simple.
Built for nurseries & preschools
Bookings made effortlessly simple
Ditch the spreadsheets. Handle enquiries, approvals, funded hours, and invoices in one beautiful place. Parents will love it, staff will actually use it.
app.littlestarlings.com
Booking approved!
Invoice sent
15hrs tracked
Built on trusted technology
UK Hosted
GDPR Compliant
2FA Protected
SSL Encrypted
Daily Backups
Features
Everything you need,
Everything you need,
nothing you don't
We talked to dozens of nursery managers. Then we built exactly what they asked for.
Funded hours magic
15 or 30 funded hours tracked automatically. Extra sessions? Invoiced separately. No calculator needed.
Multiple guardians
Add multiple guardians per child. Everyone stays in the loop. No more "I didn't know about that".
Invoices that send themselves
Generate from approved bookings. Send with one click. Chased automatically.
Lunch fees? Sorted.
Add lunch, consumables, whatever you need. It all adds up correctly.
Simple calendar view
See who's booked which days, what's available. Per-session visibility. All in one simple view.
Email templates
Customisable templates for every step: invites, bookings, approvals, invoices, reminders. Your branding and tone.
Secure by design
Two-factor auth, SSL encryption, GDPR compliant. Your data stays safe.
Powerful insights
Reports that help
Attendance, financials, funding utilisation, children records—all the reports you need, beautifully organised. Filter by term, export when needed. No more manual spreadsheet wrangling.
- 📊 Attendance & occupancy reports
- 📊 Financial summaries by term
- 📊 Funding allocation tracking
- 📊 One-click exports
app.littlestarlings.com/reports
How it works
Three simple steps
You'll be up and running in less than a day.
1
Set up in minutes
Add your sessions, terms, and pricing. We've made it simple and easy. You'll be done before you know it.
- ✨ Configure session times
- ✨ Set your rates
- ✨ Invite your team
- ✨ Invite guardians
- ✨ Optionally add existing children
2
Parents book online
Send them a magic link. They sign up, add their children, and start requesting sessions. On their phone, at anytime they like.
- 📱 Works on any device
- 📱 No app to download
- 📱 Takes 2 minutes
- 📱 View invoices
3
You stay in control
Review requests, approve or decline, generate invoices. Funded hours calculate automatically. It's like having a really good admin assistant.
- 🎯 One-click approvals
- 🎯 Auto invoicing
- 🎯 Funding sorted
- 🎯 Bookings automatically roll over to new terms
Pricing
Simple pricing,
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No credit card needed.
Starter
Free
to get started
Perfect for trying things out
- ✓ Up to 18 children
- ✓ 2 user accounts
- ✓ Booking management
- ✓ Funded hours tracking
- ✓ Parent portal
- ✓ Email notifications
- ✓ Basic support
Launch offer
Pro Single-site
£90
£60
/month
Everything you need to run smoothly
- ✓ Unlimited children
- ✓ Funded hours tracking
- ✓ Invoicing & payments
- ✓ Custom email templates
- ✓ Reports & exports
- ✓ Priority support
Launch offer
Advanced Multi-site
£75
£50
/site/month
For nursery groups & trusts (min. 3 sites)
- ✓ Everything in Pro
- ✓ Unlimited sites
- ✓ Centralised reporting
- ✓ Dedicated onboarding
- ✓ Account manager
- ✓ Priority support
FAQ
Got questions?
We've got answers. And if you don't see yours, just ask.
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption, two-factor authentication, and we're fully GDPR compliant. Your data never leaves the UK, and we never share it with anyone. Ever.
Can parents pay online?
We generate beautiful invoices that you can send with one click. Parents can pay via BACS or card—whatever works for you. Payment tracking is built right in.
How long does setup take?
Most nurseries are fully set up in under a day. We'll help you import your existing data and get everything configured. It's surprisingly painless.
What devices does it work on?
Anything with a web browser. Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone—it all works beautifully. No app to download, no updates to install.
Can we have our own web address?
Yep! You get your own subdomain like yoursunshine.littlestarlings.com. It's your branded experience, we just handle the tech.
What if we need help?
We're here! Email, chat, even a phone call if you need it. Pro customers get priority support with same-day responses. We actually want to help you succeed.
Can I cancel anytime?
Of course. No contracts, no lock-in, no awkward phone calls. Cancel whenever you want and export all your data. We're confident you'll stick around though.
Do you handle funded hours?
It's kind of our thing. 15 hours, 30 hours, term-time stretching—we track it all automatically. No more spreadsheet nightmares.
Ready to make bookings effortlessly simple?
Join nurseries who've already made the switch. Your future self will thank you.
Get started free
No credit card required
Get in touch
Let's chat
Whether you want a demo, have questions, or just want to say hi—we'd love to hear from you.
Email us
hello@littlestarlings.com
Response time
Usually within a few hours
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