The tiney Register helps you record children’s attendance and absences quickly and accurately. It supports EYFS compliance, keeps guardians informed, and forms part of your safeguarding and QA review.
How do I find the register?
From the Home screen, you'll see a card at the top showing today's date, photos of the children due in, and a summary of how many are "Due" versus "Signed in". Tap this card to enter the register.
You'll see a week view calendar at the top, with the current day highlighted. Below that is your list of children.
What do the tabs in the register show?
Today – Shows children expected today, based on their care schedules. You’ll see either Due (expected arrival time) or In (with the time they were signed in).
All – Shows all other children not scheduled today. Helpful if a child attends on an unscheduled day.
Note: Children on Flexible contracts will always show in “All”.
How do I sign a child in?
Find the child in the Today tab (or tap All, if they weren't scheduled to be in)
Tap their card
Tap Sign In
Adjust the time if needed
Tap Save
How do I sign a child out?
Tap the child's card
Tap Sign Out
Adjust the time if needed
Tap Save
Note: Guardians get a notification each time you sign their child in or out.
Can I sign a child in more than once a day?
Yes! You can sign a child in/out multiple times. All entries are saved in your Register history.
How do I record an absence?
Tap the child’s card.
Select Record absence instead of Sign In.
Choose an absence reason.
Add an internal note if needed - this won't be shared with the guardian.
Tap Save.
Note: Absence marks cannot be fully removed, but they can be edited within 14 days. They do not affect invoices or contracts, as billing is based on contracted hours rather than attendance records.
If a child leaves part way through the day can I record an absence?
Yes, if a Child leaves part way through the day you can sign them out and record an absence.
How do I view past attendance and absences?
Using the calendar at the top of the register, you can select the day you'd like to view the attendance records of. This will show:
Child’s name and photo
The times they were signed in and out at
Whether they were marked present or absent
Absence notes (if added)
How do I edit a Register entry or absence?
Using the calendar, select the day you'd like to edit
Tap the child you'd like to adjust
Select whether you want to edit a Register entry or an Absence.
Adjust the times as needed
Note: You can edit entries up to 14 days later. Guardians will be notified.
What if a child is picked up early or late?
Always update the register at the actual pick-up time as this keeps records accurate for safeguarding
Note: This won’t affect payment unless agreed with the guardian, and then you'll need to let the payments team know if you require any invoice amendments
Can others use the Register?
Yes! All registered childminders and assistants using the tiney app at your setting have access.
Do absence marks affect billing?
No. Billing is based on contracted hours, not attendance. If a fee adjustment is needed, contact tiney support.
What if a child attends on an unscheduled day?
You’ll find them in the All tab - just sign them in as normal.
Will guardians see updates in real time?
Yes, guardians receive notifications for sign-ins/outs and can view attendance and absence history.