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Cloud and mobile-based nursery management system

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Nursery in a Box - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: January 2026

Nursery in a Box overview

What is Nursery in a Box?

Nursery in a Box is cloud and mobile-based nursery management software designed to streamline childcare operations through digital tools and automation. It integrates online payment processing, invoicing, digital check-in, and automated funding calculations to optimize administrative tasks. Parent communication features include daily diaries, instant messaging, learning journey documentation, and photo sharing.

The software also supports attendance tracking, occupancy management, staff scheduling, and HR integration. The platform centralises tasks such as registration, payments, and record keeping while offering reporting tools for insights.

Administrative tools manage staff scheduling, timesheets, and payroll exports, centralizing information. With integrated tools for business management, parent engagement, and staff coordination, Nursery in a Box offers a comprehensive solution for childcare providers.

Key benefits of using Nursery in a Box

• Daily Operations: Manage registers, ratios, rooms, and daily routines efficiently.
• Parent Communication: Send updates, messages, and share moments with parents easily.
• Staffing & Ratios: Plan staff rotas, manage absences, and maintain compliance with ratio requirements.
• Children & Learning: Capture learning observations and track progress digitally.
• Health & Safety: Record accidents, medication administration, and safeguarding incidents securely.
• Ofsted Essentials: Organize and store information required for inspections.
• Funding Management: Track funding hours, claims, and identify gaps.
• Finance & Payments: Manage fees and payments with accuracy and reduced manual effort.
• Reports & Insights: Access clear reports for operational visibility and decision-making.
• Occupancy & Forecasting: Monitor availability and plan for future occupancy needs.
• Security & Access: Control user permissions and protect sensitive data.
• Enquiries & CRM: Track enquiries from initial contact through to enrolment.
• Staff Hiring: Streamline recruitment and onboarding processes.
• AI Smart Tools: Utilize AI to automate message writing and updates.
• Multi-Site Management: Monitor performance across multiple sites from a single platform.
• HR & Payroll Export: Export payroll data efficiently without manual re-entry.
• Staff Training & Qualifications: Manage staff records, documents, qualifications, and training.

Starting price

149flat rate /
per month

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Nursery in a Box's features

Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
AI copilot
Alerts/Notifications
Attendance tracking
Billing & invoicing
Calendar management
Certification tracking
Check-in/Check-out
Class scheduling
Communications management
Contact database
Customer accounts
Daily reports
Data security
Document management
Electronic signature
Employee management
Enrollments/Onboarding
Immunization & allergy tracking
Incident management
Lesson planning
Meal/Nutrition management
Milestone tracking
Mobile access
Multi-Location
Parent portal
Payment processing
Records management
Registration management
Reporting & statistics
Resource scheduling
Role-Based permissions
Student information/records
Task management
Third-Party integrations
Wait list management

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Nursery in a Box pricing

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Small Nursery

149

Per month

Features included:

  • Parents & Communications
  • Children & Learning
  • AI Tools
  • Multi-Site Management
  • Finance
  • Health & Safety
  • Enrolment
  • Ofsted Information
  • Reports & Insights
  • Staffing & HR
  • Security

Medium Nursery

179

Per month

Features included:

  • Children & Learning
  • AI Tools
  • Multi-Site Management
  • Parents & Communications
  • Finance
  • Enrolment
  • Health & Safety
  • Ofsted Information
  • Reports & Insights
  • Staffing & HR
  • Security

Large Nursery

219

Per month

Features included:

  • Parents & Communications
  • Children & Learning
  • AI Tools
  • Multi-Site Management
  • Finance
  • Health & Safety
  • Enrolment
  • Ofsted Information
  • Reports & Insights
  • Staffing & HR
  • Security

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Nursery in a Box support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Phone Support
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation
In Person
Live Online
Videos

Nursery in a Box FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Nursery in a Box?

Nursery in a Box has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Nursery in a Box support?

Nursery in a Box supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Nursery in a Box support mobile devices?

Nursery in a Box supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does Nursery in a Box offer an API?

No, Nursery in a Box does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Nursery in a Box offer?

Nursery in a Box offers the following support options:
Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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