What Can Childminders Claim as Expenses?
A clear guide to what childminders can claim as expenses, including how to calculate use of home costs and reduce your overall tax bill.
Resources
Our resources are designed to help nursery owners and childminders better understand the financial side of running a childcare business. From funding and tax to payroll and compliance, explore practical insights to support confident decision-making and long-term growth.
Should Day Nurseries Register for VAT
A practical guide to VAT for day nurseries, explaining when registration applies, how exemptions work and what to consider when making the right de...
Making Tax Digital for Childminders (MTD ITSA)
A clear guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, explaining thresholds, deadlines and what childminders need to do to stay compliant from 2026 o...
Improving Profitability in Your Nursery
A detailed guide to improving nursery profitability, covering costs, pricing, occupancy and financial performance to help you build a more sustaina...
How to Switch Accountants
A practical guide to switching accountants, covering when to make the change, how the process works and how to choose the right accountant for your...
Funding and Financial Planning
A comprehensive guide to nursery funding and financial planning, helping childcare businesses understand income, manage costs and build a more stab...
Payroll Tips for Nurseries
A comprehensive guide to managing payroll in a nursery, covering PAYE responsibilities, staff wages, pensions and compliance. Designed to help you ...
Childminder Tax Advice
A comprehensive guide to tax for childminders, covering income, expenses, record keeping and HMRC requirements. Designed to help you stay compliant...
Guides for Nursery Owners
A practical, in-depth guide for nursery owners covering funding, staffing, compliance and financial management. Designed to help you build a more s...
Common Accounting Mistakes Nursery Owners Should Avoid
Accounting mistakes can affect your nursery's financial health. This guide highlights common errors and explains how to avoid them with practical, ...
Cash Flow Management for Childcare Businesses
Cash flow is essential for childcare businesses. This guide explains how to manage income and expenses, plan around funding cycles and maintain fin...
Bookkeeping Basics for Nursery Owners
Good bookkeeping is essential for running a successful nursery. This guide explains how to track income and expenses, stay organised and build fina...
Tax Essentials Every Childminder Should Know
Running a childminding business comes with specific tax responsibilities. This guide explains key tax rules, allowable expenses and how to stay com...
Understanding Government Funding for Nurseries in the UK
Government-funded childcare plays a major role in nursery income across the UK. This guide explains how funding works, how local authority rates af...
Managing Payroll for Nursery Staff
Payroll for nursery staff can quickly become complex. This guide explains PAYE responsibilities, wage calculations and pension requirements to help...