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Childcare Time Exchange

Sometimes you just need an hour.

ParentHour helps parents swap childcare locally so they can get time back and recharge.

A free app where parents trade time, not money.

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Parenting is not meant to be done alone

Between work, home, school runs, and everything else, finding flexible and affordable childcare can feel impossible.

ParentHour was built by parents, for parents, who need an extra hour here and there so life feels manageable again.

How it works

1

Invite people you trust

Friends, neighbours, family, school parents, your circle, your choice.

2

Swap childcare time

Give an hour, receive an hour. Simple and fair.

3

Take your time back

Less stress, more breathing room, and support when you need it.

Built for trust

ParentHour is designed around trust and real relationships.

You decide:

  • who joins your network
  • who you swap with
  • when you help and when you don’t

No strangers. No pressure. Just support.

Who ParentHour is for

  • Parents without nearby family
  • Working parents
  • Parents who need occasional childcare
  • Parents who want a trusted support circle

How it works in real life

1

You need to attend a meeting on Thursday afternoon.

2

Another parent in your circle watches your child for an hour.

3

Next week, you return the favour.

Build your village in 3 simple steps

  • Create Your Account
    Sign up and verify your email in minutes.
  • Build Your Village
    Invite trusted parents and post when you need or can offer support.
  • Swap & Stay Balanced
    Match availability, confirm sessions, and track time automatically.

Why parents love ParentHour

Trusted care without the cost

Swapping childcare with another family has given us two free evenings a month. It’s been a game changer.

Real recommendations

I finally made it back to my fitness class after years of missing it.

Easy scheduling

Plan recurring care, log hours, and keep everything organised in one place.

Build your village

Invite trusted people and grow support around your family at home or away.

Save money, share time

Trade time instead of paying cash while stretching the family budget.

Meet the founder

Parenting Was Never Meant To Be Done Alone.

We’re building ParentHour for modern families who want support, without the cost, stress, or guilt.

I’m a mum of two and like many of us, I’ve felt the constant juggle, work, school runs, childcare gaps, last-minute meetings, and the mental load that never switches off.

In my local community, a few of us started swapping childcare time. And it really helped give us that much needed break.

ParentHour is built from that real-life experience, not as another parenting app, but as a practical way to rebuild the village many of us are missing.

It’s about making it easier to ask for help and offer help. And fair for everyone involved.

Karina
Founder, ParentHour