Accounts, tax and deadlines
Annual accounts, Self Assessment, company tax, MTD support and deadline reminders handled with calm, practical guidance.
Specialist UK accountants for childcare
Specialist accountants for childcare businesses.
Clear, proactive accounting and financial advice for nurseries, childminders, nannies and growing childcare providers.
Childcare-sector specialists
UK-wide support
Friendly, proactive advice
Cloud-based accounting
Founder-led advice
Hi, I'm Kara.
I was a childminder myself, so I know there's much more to running a childcare business than the numbers.
I've experienced the families, funding, fees, routines, long days and never-ending admin first-hand — as well as the challenge of keeping everything organised while providing great care.
Today, I run The Childcare Accountants alongside my partner, combining our accounting expertise and real experience of the childcare sector.
That means we don't just understand your accounts. We understand the business behind them.
Read more about my backgroundWho we help
Designed for busy childcare businesses and nannies.
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Nurseries
Clear reporting for staffing, occupancy, parent fees and funding income.
Preschools
Practical support for term-time income, payroll and record keeping.
Childminders
Simple, supportive accounts and tax help without corporate language.
Nannies
Clear support for self-employed nannies and parents looking to employ a nanny at home.
Wraparound care
Help with variable sessions, staffing costs and cash-flow visibility.
Holiday clubs
Seasonal planning for income, staffing and short trading windows.
Specialist support
Everything essential, with childcare context built in.
Childcare businesses are shaped by occupancy, staffing ratios, funding income, payroll complexity and cash-flow pressure. We keep the essentials clear while helping you understand what the numbers mean for everyday decisions.
Explore all servicesBookkeeping, payroll and management figures
Clear support for records, payslips, staffing costs, funding income and the reports you need to stay in control.
Planning, advisory and setup
Support with registrations, cloud systems, tax planning, cash flow and growth decisions as your childcare business changes.
How it works
A clear route from quote to ongoing support.
Get an instant online quote
Answer a few simple questions so you can see the right starting point for your childcare business.
Receive a tailored letter of engagement
We confirm the scope, responsibilities and fixed-fee support in clear, professional terms.
Complete onboarding
We help gather records, access and deadlines so the transition feels manageable.
Let us handle the finances
We take care of the accounting, payroll and tax support so you can focus on running your childcare business.
Transparent pricing
Clear packages for childcare businesses.
Simple starting points for common support needs, with tailored proposals available for growing childcare businesses.
£19.99/month*
Best for childminders who want their accounts and tax taken care of.
- Income and expenditure accounts
- Self Assessment tax return
- Home use and vehicle allowance calculations
- Reminders for key deadlines
- Year-round support
- Childcare-specific guidance
£19.99/month
Best for childcare businesses that need reliable payroll support.
- Monthly payroll processing**
- Payslips
- RTI submissions to HMRC
- Employer reports
- Year-end payroll submissions
- Additional employees £4.99/month each
Tailored proposal
Best for nurseries and growing childcare businesses needing wider support.
- Accounts & tax
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Management accounts
- Tax planning
- Cash-flow & forecasting
- Proactive business advice
*Terms and conditions and eligibility criteria apply. **Additional frequencies available at additional cost. Payroll price shown is for one employee on standard monthly processing; final fixed fees depend on business size, systems and support needs.
Do you specialise in childminders and childcare businesses?
Yes. The Childcare Accountants is focused on supporting childminders and childcare businesses. Our co-founder, Kara, is a former childminder, so we understand first-hand the realities of running a childcare business, not just the numbers.
I'm a childminder. Do I really need an accountant?
You don't necessarily need an accountant, but having one can save you time, take the stress out of your tax return and give you confidence that your accounts are being properly looked after.
How much does it cost?
Our Childminder Essentials package starts at £19.99 per month, with Payroll from £19.99 per month and additional employees from £4.99 each per month. Wider support is quoted clearly based on what you need.
Can you take over from my existing accountant?
Absolutely. Once you've decided to join us, we'll contact your previous accountant, arrange the professional handover and guide you through onboarding.
Helping Childcare Businesses Thrive