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Early years insights, activities, summaries and more, written by early years experts. All on the Ovivio blog
Choosing Ovivio’s Nursery Software: Nara Nurseries’ experience
What made Nara choose Ovivio's software? “We chose Ovivio because we really liked both the parent and nursery interface. It’s...
Switching to Ovivio: Blue Pear Day Nursery’s experience
What made Blue Pear choose Ovivio? “We needed an all-inclusive system to reduce paperwork at our setting and produce reports...
Choosing Ovivio’s Nursery Software: Natterjacks day Nursery’s experience
What made Natterjacks choose Ovivio? “What really impressed us was that Blossom is UK based. Our previous nursery software was...
Ovivio software: Instant 2-way Messaging
Dear Blossomers, One of our most requested features has been added to the system! Now Blossom customers have the option...
Circle Time Activities: How Games can Boost Social Development
Nursery activities such as circle time help children build their social skills. These fun yet engaging games encourage learning in...
Ovivio Announces Exciting Partnership with MOEducation
At Ovivio, we are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with MOEducation, a specialist in creating stunning natural learning...
Updated Accident and Incident forms allow for greater detail and better parental partnerships
At Ovivio we know that nothing is more important than a child’s health and safety. That’s why we’ve updated our...
Blossom Educational Partners with KidsKonnect to Strengthen Nursery Software Solutions
Blossom Educational has recently joined forces with KidsKonnect, a leading childcare software company based in the Netherlands. Supported by our...
How to source awesome nursery staff (and keep them)
A valuable guide to hiring and retaining staff. This nursery staffing guide will help you: Understand the challenges in recruiting...
10 steps to organising a profitable nursery open day
Advice from a specialised childcare marketer, Nigel Rolfe. This open day guide will help you: Receive expert advice from a...
Ovivio’s In-app notifications
You told us and we listened. Say hello to our in-app notifications! From Monday, these notifications will streamline your current...
How to choose the right Ovivio package for your setting
Nursery software gives your childcare setting a professional helping hand to reach its full potential as a successful business. There...
How to talk to Early Years children about war: with helpful grounding techniques
Given the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, it’s important to take into consideration how our children in Early Years...
Grants for Setting Up a Nursery: How to Grow Your Business and Support Families
Let’s talk about the ‘f’ word. No, not that one. We’re talking about funding. It’s no secret that early year funding...
The top 5 features in nursery management software: When to know it’s a good purchase
When choosing a nursery management software it’s important to select a platform that works for everyone; staff, children, parents, and...
10 Steps to Help Children and Parents Settle When Starting Nursery
Nursery is the place where many firsts are experienced: first friends, first words and first steps. It can be a...
How nursery software helps to connect families and nurseries
Good parental engagement is crucial for child development in the Early Years. And nursery software should be your best tool...
Recurring Card Payments and mobile payment reporting
Ovivio’s mobile payments has been upgraded to offer nurseries and parents more flexibility and insight into fee payments. With so...
Currency switcher and app enhancements
Just when you thought Ovivio couldn’t get more user-friendly, it has. We’ve released a software update that streamlines your daily...
Ovivio’s all new mobile payments and user experience improvements
Team Ovivio have been at it again to deliver the best user experience to help your nursery business grow, in...
Parent Requested Leave
We are back to announce an exciting release that is now available on the Ovivio App. Nurseries now have the...
Easily manage your deposits all in one place with Ovivio
Deposits, customisable menus – oh my! Ovivio has been busy. We’ve been hard at work this month to deliver new...
All you need to know about the new EYFS Framework
The EYFS Framework changed for nurseries in 2021. Here's a breakdown of the ‘new’ EYFS Frameworks and the options available...
Choosing Ovivio: A Humpty Dumpty Day Nurseries Case Study
Ovivio has been a life saver! For ease of use & transparency for parents finances, we have felt confident and...