Early Years HubThe whole village for your child's early years — in one app.
Early Years Hub brings everyone families need in the first five years together under one roof: verified babysitters, tutors, childminders, childcare centres and early-years specialists near you — plus a moderated community, shared resources and simple planning tools.
Everything the early years need, in one place
No more juggling five apps and a dozen group chats. Discovery, community and day-to-day organisation, side by side.
Find trusted care nearby
Search verified babysitters, childminders and early-years educators who meet our safeguarding criteria, with ratings from local families.
Match with tutors
Discover tutors offering play-based and curriculum-aligned learning tailored to ages 0–5.
Compare childcare centres
Browse nurseries, preschools and early-learning settings with details and parent reviews.
Ask the community
A moderated Q&A where parents and professionals share real answers — every question is reviewed before it goes live.
Resources & activities
Download printables, activity ideas and guidance shared by the community and specialists.
Plan your week
Keep childcare tasks, appointments and reminders in one simple list the whole family can rely on.
How it works
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Create your profile
Tell us about your family or your service, your area and what you're looking for. A couple of minutes.
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Explore the hub
Browse verified babysitters, tutors, childminders, childcare settings and specialists near you.
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Connect securely
Message your matches, share tasks and keep everything organised inside the app.
Built on trust
Safeguarding isn't a feature — it's the starting point.
Verified profiles
Every profile is reviewed against safeguarding criteria before it appears in search.
Real reviews
Families rate and review after connecting, so the best caregivers stand out.
Moderated community
Questions and answers are checked by our team before they're published.
Ideas for the early years
Helpful articles, stories and videos from Early Years Hub.
Explore our latest stories and practical ideas for families.
Frequently asked questions
What is Early Years Hub?
A free all-in-one app for the early years (ages 0–5). It connects parents with verified babysitters, tutors, childminders, childcare centres and early-years specialists nearby, and adds a moderated community, shared resources and family planning tools — the whole village, under one roof.
Is it really free?
Yes. Creating a profile, browsing verified caregivers and educators, and using the community and resources is free.
How are caregivers verified?
Every profile is reviewed against our safeguarding criteria before it appears, and families can leave ratings and reviews after connecting.
Who is it for?
Parents and carers looking for support — and babysitters, tutors, childminders, childcare centres and early-years professionals who want to be found by local families.
How do I get it?
Open it in your browser at earlyyearhub.com/app, or download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Bring your village together
Join the families and early-years professionals already connecting on Early Years Hub.