Exporting a child's records

Export one child’s records as a PDF, ZIP or JSON file with only the categories you choose, then download it from Export History.

Written byDaniel Broadhurst (Founder)|Published: 18 June 2026|
Ofsted Aligned

ℹ️Who this is for

Childminders on the Standard plan who need to hand over a child's records, for example when a parent asks for their data or a child leaves. It takes about two minutes, plus the time the export takes to build.

Video Walkthrough

Export Profile builds a file of one child's records. You choose the format and what's included, and download it from Export History when it's ready.

1. Open the child's profile

Open the Children tab and tap the child.

2. Choose Export Profile

Tap the menu at the top of the profile and choose Export Profile.

3. Pick a format

Under Export Format, choose:

  • PDF (Report): a text report.
  • ZIP (All Files): includes the actual photos, videos and documents.
  • JSON (Data): the data as a file other software can read.

PDF and JSON list photos and documents but don't include the files. Choose ZIP if the parent wants those.

4. Choose the categories

Every category starts switched on. Turn off any you don't need:

  • Profile & Medical
  • Daily Diary & Meals
  • Progress & Learning Journey
  • Compliance (Incidents, etc.)
  • Financials & Invoices
  • Photos & Videos (ZIP only)
  • Documents & Policies (ZIP only)

5. Start the export

Tap Start Export. KinderStart builds the file in the background and sends you a notification when it's ready.

6. Download it

Open Tools, then Business Settings, Storage & Data and Export History. Each export shows the child, the format, when it was requested and when it expires. While it's building, you'll see Export is being generated. This may take a few minutes. When it's ready, tap Download.

⚠️Safeguarding records

When

Compliance (Incidents, etc.)

is switched on, the export includes sensitive incident and accident reports. Store it securely, share it only with people who should see it, and don't email it unencrypted.

Why KinderStart does it this way

Choosing the categories means you share only what was asked for. Building the file in the background means you can carry on with your day while a large export is prepared.

What to do next

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KinderStart strives for accuracy. Competitor features and pricing comparisons are based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Details are subject to change by respective providers.

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