Nursly is web-based nursery ratio monitoring and Ofsted compliance software for UK early years settings. Its live dashboard tracks age-specific staffing ratios by zone, excludes staff on breaks from ratio counts, and alerts users when ratios are breached. Children, parents and staff can sign in digitally, with timestamps and registers updated automatically. Staff records cover DBS, First Aid and qualification status, with expiry reminders 60 and 30 days ahead. A readiness score spans nine inspection categories and can produce a compliance pack in one click. Accident, incident, behaviour and complaint records remain permanent, with annotation available but no editing or deletion. Digital risk assessments include annual review reminders, while fire drills, extinguisher servicing and evacuations can be recorded. Medicine logs capture consent, staff sign-off and parent acknowledgement. Pickup coordination covers multiple schools. The free Starter plan supports up to 25 children; Professional offers unlimited children and staff for 49.00 USD per month, or 39.00 GBP per year billed at £468 a year.
Who it is for
Nursly suits UK nurseries that need live ratio monitoring, attendance records and Ofsted preparation. It also fits settings managing staff compliance, safety records, medicines and school pickups.
What is good
- Real-time ratio alerts by zone
- Digital sign-in updates registers automatically
- Expiry reminders for DBS and qualifications
- Readiness score covers nine inspection categories
- Permanent audit trails for key records
What to know first
- No billing and payments tools
- No lesson planning feature
- Starter plan limited to 25 children
- Professional pricing is listed in USD or GBP
Verdict
Nursly combines ratio monitoring, attendance, compliance tracking and operational records in one web platform. Its permanent records and inspection readiness tools are useful for settings with detailed documentation needs.
Nursly plans and pricing
All plansCompared on early childhood education software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Attendance and check-in
- Yes
- Billing and payments
- No
- Lesson planning
- No
