Build Your Own Direct Booking Engine Instead of Relying on a Marketplace
Happity is a popular discovery directory for UK parents seeking baby and toddler groups, but relying on it as your primary booking system carries significant drawbacks. Between platform listing fees, percentage take-rates, and the risk of parents being distracted by competing classes advertised in your postcode, independent class leaders often find themselves paying fees for their own loyal customers.
SmartBookings gives you a dedicated, mobile-friendly booking widget that embeds seamlessly into your own website, Linktree, or social media bio.
Why Early Years Providers Choose SmartBookings Over Happity
- 0% Booking Commission: Pay no percentage take-rates on your class fees. Keep 100% of your takings with straightforward flat monthly subscriptions from £15/month.
- Keep Your Brand Front and Centre: Your parents book directly with you. No shared marketplace interfaces, no third-party advertisements, and no competitor recommendations.
- Direct Bank Settlements: Connect directly with your preferred UK card provider (DOJO, Square, Stripe, WorldPay) for fast payouts rather than waiting on marketplace aggregators.
- Effortless Waitlist & Drop-In Management: Fill every spot on the mat. Automatically notify waitlisted parents when a spot opens up in high-demand baby sensory sessions.
Features Built for Baby, Toddler & Sensory Classes
- Flexible Term Blocks & Casual Passes: Offer multi-week term subscriptions with automatic pro-rata calculations alongside pay-as-you-go drop-in slots.
- Automated Twin & Sibling Discounts: Encourage family attendance with automated discount rules for twins, siblings, and childminders.
- Emergency Contact & Allergy Capture: Collect vital medical, allergy, and emergency contact details during the parent checkout flow.
- Instant Digital Check-In Sheets: Pull up your attendance register on any smartphone or tablet at the venue door to check off arrivals with a tap.