# Provider2Parent — Provider & Parent Messaging

> Provider & Parent Messaging (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Budd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provider2parent/id6749532321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Budd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830962263)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provider2parent/id6749532321/reviews.md

## What is Provider2Parent?

Provider2Parent is the easiest way for childminders, nurseries, clubs and activity providers to communicate with parents, manage attendance, and handle invoicing — all in one app.

Built for childminders, dance schools, sports clubs, tutors and any small provider who works closely with parents.

Key Features for Providers

Instant Messaging
Chat with parents in real-time and share photos, updates and reminders.

Daily Diaries & Photo Sharing
Log meals, activities, sleep and special moments with “spotlight” photos.

Document Library
Store and send policies, permission forms, welcome packs and more.

Shared Calendar
Add events, session dates, holidays and reminders that sync instantly with parents.

Automated Registers
Create attendance registers with one tap for each day.

NEW: Parent Sign-Off for Attendance
Parents can now digitally approve attendance directly inside the app, giving you clear, verified records.

NEW: Full Invoicing & Payment System
Create and send professional invoices straight from the app with:

- Invoice number generation
- Due dates
- Descriptions and line items
- Payment status tracking

NEW: In-App Pay by Bank (Open Banking)
Parents can pay invoices instantly and securely using Pay by Bank, with verified Open Banking connections.
No cards, no manual chasing — payments are fast, safe and fully tracked.

Features for Parents

Everything in One Place
Messages, diaries, calendar events, attendance and documents.

Instant Notifications
Never miss an update from your provider.

Digital Attendance Sign-Off
Review and confirm your child's attendance right in the app.

View & Pay Invoices In-App
See invoices as soon as they’re created and pay instantly via Pay by Bank.

Payment History & Receipts
Track previous payments and keep everything organised.

Constantly Improving

Provider2Parent evolves every week based on real feedback from providers and parents.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2025-11-29

Removed 'pull-to-refresh' to improve the in-app scrolling experience

### 1.0.4 — 2025-10-28

What’s New in Provider2Parent

Provider2Parent is now built for all types of providers — from childminders and nurseries to sports clubs, dance schools and tutors.

New in this update:

- Universal design for every provider type

- New Broadcast feature to message all parents instantly

- Enhanced calendar and register tools

- Improved document sharing and storage

- General performance updates and bug fixes

Provider2Parent helps providers stay organised and keeps every parent in the loop — all in one simple app.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-10-10

Push notifications release

### 1.0.2 — 2025-09-28

We’ve updated our screenshots to highlight the new Daily Diaries feature, making it even easier for childminders to keep parents informed throughout the day

### 1.0.1 — 2025-08-22

What’s New

- New Document Library to organise photos, invoices, policies & more

- Parent Dashboard so families can easily view updates & files

- Incident reports with in-app acknowledgements for parents

- Added unread notifications for messages & documents

General performance improvements & bug fixes

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