Find local playmates for your child.
Nearling helps parents in Smethwick, Oldbury and Halesowen connect their kids for playdates — without sharing children's photos or your home address.
I'm an Oldbury parent. Finding playmates for my little one shouldn't be this hard.
My son is 2. Honestly? Trying to find other local children his age for him to play with has been weirdly difficult. The big nationwide apps feel a bit like dating apps for parents, baby groups end at 1, and the school-gate moment is still years away.
So I'm building the thing I wished existed — a small, local, properly private way to help our children meet other little ones nearby. Free to use, made for our area first.
Simple. Local. No faff.
Add your child
Set up a profile for yourself and your little one. No children's photos — ever. Just an age, an interest or two, and a friendly avatar.
See nearby children
Browse other local kids around the same age in Smethwick, Oldbury and Halesowen. Distance shown roughly — never your address.
Arrange the playdate
Show interest. If the other parent shows interest back, you can chat in-app and meet up at the park, café or soft play.
Designed for parents who are careful — like me.
Early supporters get something back
Early access
You're in before anyone else, when the app's first opened up locally.
Founding member badge
A small mark on your profile, forever. You helped start this.
Ready to help your little one make local friends?
Join the waitlist. I'll email you when Nearling's ready.