Practical support for your childcare business
From first idea
to a thriving childcare business.
Your next step, made clearer. Tools, templates and a little help from Polly — for starting, running and growing a setting of your own.
Made for UK childcare businesses. Start exploring free.
A journey that fits you
Every setting starts
with a different story.
Choose yours. We'll help you find the practical next steps for where you are today.
Childminders
From your first idea to a settled home-based business.
Find my path →Nurseries
Plan the premises, people and business behind your nursery.
Find my path →Preschools
Build a thoughtful sessional setting for your community.
Find my path →Out-of-school clubs
Shape breakfast, after-school or holiday provision.
Find my path →A clearer path, at your pace
Support for every chapter.
Less searching. More moving forward.
Practical help you can use.
Start with a plan, find a resource, or ask Polly to point you in the right direction.
- 01 / PLAN
Your business toolkit
Small next steps, an editable business plan and links to useful tools.
Open the toolkit → - 02 / MAKE
Tools & templates
Browse existing policies, forms and activity resources. Check suitability, then adapt them to your setting.
Browse resources → - 03 / ASK
A little help from Polly
A calm planning companion for practical questions and finding resources.
Try Polly free →
Start free. Join when it helps.
Practical support.
A simple membership.
Explore your journey and planning toolkit free. Membership unlocks the existing resource and creation tools.
Explore
- Your personalised journey
- Business planning toolkit and A–Z support
- Library previews
- Try Polly without an account
Membership
- Download and personalise library resources
- Policy, form and activity tools
- Autofill your setting details
- Seasonal resources as they are added
- Cancel any time
Our existing policy templates primarily support childminders in England. Business journeys cover UK setting types, but resources are not automatically suitable for every nation or service.
A few things to know.
Is this regulatory advice?
We provide practical business support and signpost official guidance. We do not certify compliance or guarantee registration or inspection outcomes. You remain responsible for checking requirements and adapting resources.
Can I start without joining?
Yes. Find your journey, use the planning toolkit and explore the A–Z index free. Some existing downloads and tools require membership.
Does it cover my UK nation?
Your journey links to the relevant official authority for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Check which requirements and resources apply to your service.
Can I keep my existing account?
Yes. Your membership and resource tools are still available. Sign in to open your dashboard.
One small step is a good start.
Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us where you are. We'll help you find a way forward.
Find my journey →