EYFS Teacher vs Childminding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
EYFS Teacher
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EYFS360 Teacher app Teachers use your School360 username and password to access all your EYFS classes and students. You can then record observations against, characteristics of teaching and learning, areas of learning goals and aspects linked to early learning goals. Observations are sent to your school360 school platform to review, add to journals and print reports. Teachers can select the observations to be displayed in a child's learning journal.
Childminding
This app allows parents to stay connected with their child's daily activities and development while in childminder care. Receive updates on check-ins, meals, and activities directly from the childminder. It aims to foster a stronger connection between parents, children, and childminders.
- Receive childminder updates
- Track check-ins
- Monitor meals and activities
- Stay connected with child's care
- Request childminder invitation
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Introducing the Parent App: Your Connection to Your Child's World Stay closer to your child's journey with the Parent App, the perfect companion to our Childminding App. Designed with parents in mind, this app offers a seamless way to stay engaged in your child's daily activities and development. To access the Parent App, simply request an invitation from your childminder. Once connected, you can effortlessly receive updates on your child's check-ins, meals, and activities while they're in the care of their childminder. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay reassured about your child's well-being, all at your fingertips. We believe in nurturing the parent-child-childminder relationship, and the Parent App is your portal to doing just that. Download now and experience the ease of staying connected to your child's world like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EYFS Teacher at 12.0 against Childminding's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EYFS Teacher ships an update monthly, Childminding every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EYFS Teacher | Childminding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shoo Fly | The Nursery Story Ltd |
In-app purchases
EYFS Teacher
No in-app purchases
Childminding
No in-app purchases
Questions
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