You deserve the best
Every nursery and preschool should have software that is intelligent, easy to use and affordable — designed around real early years work, not assumptions.
Why choose Nursery in a Box?
Software built around how nurseries actually run
Streamline operations, improve communication with parents and staff, grow revenue and cut admin — so managers, parents and teams have an easier day.
World-class support
We support you every step of the way. Call 01253 49 50 51 anytime — always happy to talk early years.
The complete platform
Registers, funding, parents, staffing and compliance in one connected platform. Each nursery setting is priced separately. Read more about the full platform.
Benefits
Built for everyone in the nursery
From day-to-day rooms to parent updates and group reporting — pick an audience to see what matters most.
Daily diaries
Meals, naps, play and the little moments parents want to know about.
Learn moreLearning journeys
Progress through the early years programme, visible from the Parent App.
Learn moreInstant messaging
Secure two-way chat with the nursery — all in one place.
Learn moreOnline payments
Direct debit and in-app payments so fee collection stays simple.
Learn morePermissions
Grant permissions instantly and securely from the Parent App.
Learn morePhoto album
Photos and videos of the day — ready to download and keep.
Learn moreAttendance & occupancy
See who’s in and how full you are — fill empty places sooner.
Learn moreDigital check-in & registers
PIN check-in for parents, staff and visitors — always secure.
Learn moreDaily activity logs
Meals, naps, medication and more — shared with parents the same day.
Learn moreObservations & assessments
Capture observations solo or in batches, without leaving the room.
Learn moreSEND & safeguarding logs
Concerns, welfare calls and logs in one place — inspection-ready.
Learn moreAvailability checker
Open places by room and session, so you can plan ahead.
Learn moreHoliday approvals
Staff book holidays themselves and see remaining days in real time.
Learn moreShift planner & rotas
Build shifts, spot gaps and keep every room covered.
Learn moreStaff app & messaging
Rotas, updates and private messages — simple and secure.
Learn morePayroll & timesheets
Accurate hours and clean payroll exports without chasing sheets.
Learn moreAbsence tracking
See who’s off sick or away — ready for payroll automatically.
Learn moreJob applications
Embed a job form and manage applicants in one pipeline.
Learn moreInvoicing & funding
Clear invoices in seconds — stay on top of funding and get paid faster.
Learn moreEnquiry tracker
Capture every lead and lift your registration conversion rate.
Learn moreDigital registration forms
Parents register from your website — paperless from the start.
Learn moreGroup management
Multiple sites, one view — group reports and insights together.
Learn moreReports & insights
Hundreds of live reports so you can spot trends and decide faster.
Learn moreAccounts integration
Link Xero, Sage or QuickBooks — less manual transfer, cleaner books.
Learn more Proud to support you
Let’s explore how we can help your nursery
A short walkthrough with people who’ve run settings themselves — no hard sell.