What holds childminders back
Parents can't find you online
Most childminders are discovered through word of mouth or local Facebook groups — missing the growing number of parents who search Google first.
Registration and contracts are time-consuming
Managing parent contracts, registration forms, fee agreements, and EYFS documentation without a system creates unnecessary paperwork.
Chasing fees from parents
Late payments, incorrect payments, keeping track of who owes what — getting paid reliably takes admin time away from caring for children.
Built for childminders
Professional childminding website
A trust-building website with your Ofsted rating, qualifications, philosophy, and availability — so parents feel confident before contacting you.
Parent and child management
Store registration documents, contracts, and child information securely — accessible when you need it, organised always.
Fee management and invoicing
Send clear weekly or monthly fee statements to parents and track payments easily.
Not just software. An AI operating system for your business.
Operent is built AI-first — not AI added on top. Every workflow is designed to reduce manual work and let you focus on delivering great service.
OVI — AI Receptionist
OVI answers calls, qualifies leads, and books childminders jobs 24/7 — even when you're on a job.
Native E-Signature
Send and collect legally binding contracts and job authorisations without any third-party signature tools — built in.
AI Damage Detection
Photo-based damage detection flags issues at job start and end — protecting you and building trust with clients.
Business Insights
Know which services make the most money, which clients generate repeat work, and where your time is going.
of service calls go unanswered after hours — losing jobs to competitors who pick up
lost to admin work every week — invoicing, chasing payments, scheduling manually
average setup time to get fully live on Operent — website, OVI, bookings, and invoicing
We built Operent because we needed it. Every feature first solved a real problem we were experiencing running our own service business. It works because we live it every day.
Ready to grow your childminder business?
Join childminders using Operent to get found online, manage their operations, and get more customers — without needing a tech team.