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Sensory & Messy Play Online Booking System UK

Built for UK baby sensory studios, messy play groups, and early-years development centres. Manage small-group capacity limits, term block bookings, single drop-ins, and sibling tickets with zero commission.

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Key System Facts & Overview (At a Glance)

Commission Rate:
0% Booking Commission (Keep 100% of Revenue)
Monthly Pricing Structure:
Flat subscriptions: £15 (100 bookings) • £35 (500 bookings) • £65 (Unlimited)
Core Sensory & Messy Play Booking System UK | Baby & Toddler Play Software Capabilities:
Timed session ticketing, real-time capacity caps, age-tier pricing (babies, toddlers, juniors), and private birthday party room deposits.
💳 Direct Integrations: Stripe, Square, DOJO, SumUp, WorldPay, Clover & 12+ UK gateways
🇬🇧 100% UK Hosted & Supported (Contact Us)

Why SmartBookings is the Answer for Sensory & Messy Play Providers

Early-years sensory and messy play classes are built on personal connection, hygiene, and safe group sizes. Managing class rosters, waitlists, and bank transfers manually consumes hours of your week. SmartBookings provides a clean, stress-free booking portal tailored for baby and toddler class leaders.

Purpose-Built Features for Sensory & Messy Play

  • Term Pass & Drop-In Flexibility: Sell structured multi-week term courses for recurring income, while filling empty mats with single drop-in taster tickets.
  • Strict Class Headcount Limits: Protect your calming, sensory atmosphere by enforcing strict limits on attending parents and babies.
  • Allergy & Sensitivity Declarations: Capture essential allergy information during booking so you can prepare safe, non-toxic materials for taste-safe messy play.
  • Childminder & Sibling Pricing Bands: Support local families with automated twin discounts and special registration codes for registered UK childminders.
  • 0% Commission on Class Takings: Keep 100% of your term fees. Connect your Stripe or Square account and pay only a flat monthly fee from £15 with zero ticket surcharges.
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UK Operator FAQs & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, factual answers to help you evaluate and scale with SmartBookings.

Can parents book full multi-week term blocks or single taster sessions?

Yes. SmartBookings lets you sell complete 5-week or 6-week term passes with automated weekly register generation, while allowing single drop-in taster spots when spaces remain.

How does the system enforce strict low-capacity class limits?

Sensory and messy play require intimate group sizes. You can set strict caps (e.g. 10 to 12 baby-parent pairs per session). The system locks the slot as sold-out once filled.

Can parents book discounted twin and sibling tickets?

Yes. You can configure automatic twin discounts (e.g. 50% off second baby) or add discounted older sibling tickets for toddler messy play weekend specials.

Can we collect baby age, developmental stage, and allergy information?

Yes. Custom intake fields capture baby age, developmental milestones, and skin/food allergies (crucial for edible messy play sessions) securely under UK GDPR standards.

Why is SmartBookings ideal for sensory and messy play leaders?

It eliminates manual WhatsApp and bank transfer coordination, generates digital registers for class attendance, supports childminder discount codes, and takes 0% commission.

Have a specific question about your booking setup? Contact our UK team directly.

Need step-by-step setup guides? Browse the SmartBookings Documentation Portal ↗ with user guides for tickets, hires, and payment gateways.

Transparent & Flexible Pricing

Choose the best pricing for you

You can change your plan or leave us at any time.

Starter

Ideal for startups, solo operators and emerging businesses.

£15 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 100 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 10 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct payment gateway connections (Stripe, Square, DOJO)
  • Automated booking emails & reminders
  • Standard UK support
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Most Popular

Standard

Our most popular plan for established and growing businesses.

£35 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 500 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 50 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct merchant account integration
  • Customer portal & automated marketing tools
  • Standard UK support
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Ultimate

Designed for high-volume businesses and multi-service operations.

£65 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • Unlimited bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Unlimited services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Priority support and feature requests
  • Full branded booking portal & website widgets
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All plans include access to all features and UK payment integrations. Zero hidden transaction markups.

18+ Direct Payment Integrations

Plug In Your Preferred Payment Provider

Direct API connections to all major UK and global payment gateways. No forced intermediaries, no extra transaction markups. Your money goes directly into your bank account.

ST
Global Leader

Stripe

Seamless online card processing, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and instant payouts.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay Direct API
SQ
In-Person & Online

Square

Unified in-person card readers and online booking checkouts in one simple system.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay Direct API
SU
Low Cost

SumUp

Compact card readers and low transaction fees for mobile and independent operators.

💳 All major UK credit & debit cards Direct API
WO
UK Enterprise

WorldPay

The UK's largest payment processor with enterprise-grade stability and custom rates.

💳 Global & UK card networks Direct API
DO
Next-Day Settlement

DOJO

Lightning-fast next-day payouts (even on weekends) and sleek modern payment terminals.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Mobile Wallets Direct API
OP
Trusted UK Gateway

OPAYO (formerly Sage Pay)

Industry-standard UK payment gateway with top-tier anti-fraud screening.

💳 All UK debit & credit cards Direct API
CL
POS & Online

Clover

Integrated Point of Sale hardware and online booking payment gateway.

💳 Major international cards & contactless Direct API
GL
Global Scale

Global Payments

Worldwide payment technology services for high-volume transactions.

💳 Multicurrency card processing Direct API
CY
A Visa Solution

CyberSource

Sophisticated fraud management and multi-currency payment acceptance.

💳 Worldwide credit & debit cards Direct API
CA
White-Label Gateway

Cardstream

Independent payment gateway connecting businesses to multiple merchant acquirers.

💳 All major card schemes Direct API
FI
Competitive Rates

First Payments

Bespoke UK merchant account packages designed for small and medium businesses.

💳 UK credit and debit cards Direct API
HA
Small Business

Handepay

Transparent UK merchant services with simple fee structures and no hidden charges.

💳 Contactless, chip & pin, online Direct API
RE
High Growth

Retail Merchant Services (RMS)

Tailored card payment solutions and business membership benefits.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Maestro Direct API
OP
Omnichannel

Optomany

Next-generation payment acceptance across physical, mobile, and online channels.

💳 All major debit & credit schemes Direct API
PA
UK Card Processing

PayZone

Affordable card machines and online payment gateways across the UK.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, contactless Direct API
SA
Secure Gateway

SafePay

Bank-grade encrypted online transactions with high fraud protection.

💳 International and domestic cards Direct API
EL
Acquiring Bank

Elavon

Global merchant acquirer offering reliable, secure processing for online bookings.

💳 Global cards and regional payment methods Direct API
TA
Personalized Service

TakePayments

Dedicated UK account managers and flexible merchant agreements for local businesses.

💳 All UK debit and credit cards Direct API

Have an existing merchant account or terminal?

Keep your current rates, negotiated fees, and existing hardware. We hook straight into your setup with zero disruption. View our Payment Gateway Setup Guides ↗ for step-by-step instructions.

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