Childminder & Nursery
How a Registered Childminder Filled Every Space and Built a 14-Child Waitlist Without Answering a Single Phone Call
Julie Nash is an Ofsted-registered childminder in Derby who couldn't answer the phone while looking after children — so she stopped trying. Smart Follow Ups's AI receptionist now handles every parent enquiry, explains her registration, qualifications and fee structure, captures child age and required hours, books visits, and manages a growing waitlist. Parents say the professional first call gave them immediate confidence in Julie's setting.
100% Spaces Filled14 Children on Waitlist
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SMS Use Case — Childcare
SMS Reminders for Childminders: Cut No-Shows and Fill Every Space
A parent who books a visit and forgets is a space that sits empty. Childminders and nurseries use Smart Follow Ups SMS to confirm visits, remind parents the day before, and keep waitlists warm, because a text gets read when an emailed reminder gets missed. Here is how it works.
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