Famly (Copenhagen, DK)Famly
All-in-one childcare platform with the AI assistant Sidekick for observation reports, parent communication and daily logs. Sidekick corrects spelling, adjusts tone and translates messages for parents into 20+ languages.
Shared spot13of 14 professional tools with a GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1) and whether the provider is based in the NL or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in childcare
GDPR: Limited
- Provider based in the EU
Price£79–£209/month (Sidekick AI free included)
Free trialYes
Based inCopenhagen, DKEU
ModelNot publicOpenAI (confirmed on website; Sidekick AI uses the OpenAI API)
Last checked: 25 July 2026 · How we check
Is this your tool? Fill in missing detailsWhat it does
Check-in/check-out registration with timestamp
Automatic staff/child ratio monitoring
Digital observations and progress reportsMessaging function parents ↔ childcare staff
In-app invoice processing and payments
Staff rostering and leave managementMedication management and incident logging
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Underlying model
GDPR check for childcare OpenAI (confirmed on website; Sidekick AI uses the OpenAI API). Many tools build on a large model from, for example, OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it states where your data goes.
Questions about Famly
- Which AI model does Famly use?
- The maker of Famly does not publicly disclose which AI model sits underneath. OpenAI (confirmed on the website; Sidekick AI uses the OpenAI API).
- How much does Famly cost?
- £79–£209/month (Sidekick AI included free). Check the current price on the provider's website; prices change often.
- Who is Famly for?
- Famly focuses on childcare. It fits work such as dictating and automatically writing up daily reports and observations, answering parent questions 24/7 via chat and WhatsApp, and optimising child planning, waiting lists and staff rosters.
- What should I look out for with AI in childcare?
- Child data and family data are special category personal data (GDPR). AI applications for childcare quickly fall into the high-risk category of the EU AI Act: human oversight is legally required. Only use systems with EU hosting and a data processing agreement; audio recordings of the group must not go to external servers unencrypted. Never enter children's names or personal data into a consumer version of a chatbot.
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