Kowalah app for iPhone and iPad

Kowalah provides flexible childcare for busy families.

At home or on holiday, during the day or at night, the Kowalah app connects you with a selection of interviewed, reference checked and available sitters (Kowalahs) for you to choose from.

Kowalahs help with school runs, afterschool, evening sitting, holiday help, parties, weddings and more.

How does it work?

Parents launch a booking request and the app notifies local Kowalahs. Kowalahs are able to accept or decline based on their availability, and within a few minutes parents are able to review the profiles, photo and reviews of those available, make their selection and confirm the booking.

Contact details are shared between the parent and confirmed Kowalah so you can speak in advance and plan the booking.

All payments are made via the Kowalah app using any major debit or credit card. There is no monthly subscription - just pay as you go!

Kowalah and Safety

Safety is our number one priority - all Kowalahs are interviewed, referenced and social media checked. Criminal background (DBS) checks and first aid certifications are displayed on their profile. We hold bank details for all parents confirming their identity helping to keep Kowalahs safe too.

Easy for parents:

Book child care through your phone from wherever you are
Kowalahs are available for day or night time bookings
Ideal for school runs, after-school, holidays, or overnight stays
Selection of available local Kowalahs within a few minutes
Read the Kowalah profiles and make your choice
No need for cash - no guessing how much you’ll need
Safe - all Kowalahs have been interviewed and reference checked

Easy for Kowalahs:

Be your own boss - suits university or child care students, mums going back to work, those in employment looking for additional earnings.
Fit your Kowalah earnings around studies, family or other employment
Receive notifications on your phone as local child care jobs become available
Accept or decline based on availability - no calendars to maintain, no child care agency to call you
Payment straight into your bank-account - no awkward conversations at the end of the night
Safe - we know exactly where you are supposed to be and our support line is open throughout your booking

Have a question? Contact us at [email protected]