# Best Daycare Software 2026 | Capterra > Find the top Daycare software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/ --- # Best Daycare Software Last updated on July 23, 2026 How to find the right Daycare Software? Learn more from our team about Daycare Software pricing features and benefits in our Daycare Buyers Guide Verified Insights Provider data verified by our Software Research team and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) ## What is daycare software and how do I choose the right one? Researched by: [Eduardo Garcia](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/eduardo-garcia/)and reviewed by: [Kathryn Todd](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/kathryn-todd/) Updated on July 23, 2026 [Daycare software](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/) enables the operation of childcare centers, preschools, and private schools. It maintains parental and student data, handles scheduling, tracks immunization records, and monitors attendance.  Childcare providers use daycare software to streamline daily operations and communicate with parents. Daycare software pricing is typically on a “per month” basis and prices can range from as low as $1.49 per month up to over $329 per month. First-time buyers should consider budget, number of users, and integrations. Consulting stakeholders to determine key questions for vendors can help find the best system. Questions include: _Can parents navigate self-check-in/out? How secure is this process?_ _Do parent portals offer real-time updates?_ _How does the registration management system streamline the enrollment process?_ _What types of reports can be generated, and how customizable are they?_ _Can the calendar management system integrate with other platforms?_ For more information consult our [Daycare Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) ## ChildPilot Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (77 reviews) Profile: [ChildPilot](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Daycare management software built for busy directors — with custom billing, enrollment, attendance, and family communication. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Attendance Tracking: 4.6 rating - Data Security: 4.8 rating - Payment Processing: 4.6 rating - Parent Portal: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Calendar Management: 3.7 rating - Wait List Management: 3.8 rating - Activity Dashboard: 3.7 rating - Communications Management: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Michelle V. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 11-50 employees Published: January 9, 2025 > "Child Pilot is very comprehensive yet easy to navigate for both staff and families." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (77 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Amit T. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: February 18, 2025 > "With the help of this software parents do not have to call continue since we can keep them updated with the help of images and messages." ### Integrations tab ChildPilot connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Online: 5.0 rating - QuickBooks Desktop: 5.0 rating --- ## Procare Solutions Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,807 reviews) Profile: [Procare Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Procare is the simplest platform for childcare owners to run their entire business. Trusted by 40,000+ centers, big and small alike. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Holistic childcare administration platform - Comprehensive attendance management tools Cons: - Frequent technical glitches and delays - Desktop and mobile integration issues #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Attendance Tracking: 4.6 rating - Data Security: 4.6 rating - Parent Portal: 4.5 rating - Communications Management: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: 3.8 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.0 rating - Meal/Nutrition Management: 3.7 rating - Wait List Management: 3.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Nayomi V. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 11-50 employees Published: November 19, 2025 > "What I like most about Procare Solutions is how comprehensive and user-friendly the platform is." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (2,807 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Yanaida M. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: April 13, 2026 > "The platform streamlines many operational aspects of managing a daycare with its robust features. While there are a few areas for improvement, particularly concerning integration and communication enhancements, the benefits significantly outweigh these drawbacks." ### Integrations tab Procare Solutions connects with 7+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Online: 4.0 rating - Gusto: 4.7 rating - QuickBooks Desktop: 4.4 rating - KidKare Food Program: 4.7 rating - Checkr: 4.5 rating - Listen360: 4.8 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Yanaida M. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: April 13, 2026 > "The platform streamlines many operational aspects of managing a daycare with its robust features. While there are a few areas for improvement, particularly concerning integration and communication enhancements, the benefits significantly outweigh these drawbacks." --- ## 1CoreSolution Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (23 reviews) Profile: [1CoreSolution](https://www.capterra.com/p/79010/1CoreSolution/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? The most comprehensive and best all-in-one software in the industry that delivers peace of mind, including COVID responsive features. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $49.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Parent Portal: Available - Attendance Tracking: Available - Communications Management: Available - Data Security: Available - Payment Processing: Available - Daily Reports: Available - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Enrollments/Onboarding: Available - Meal/Nutrition Management: Available - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: Available - Employee Management: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (23 reviews) --- ## TUIO Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (200 reviews) Profile: [TUIO](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? #1 Daycare Management System. Optimize your tuition, enrollment, waitlisting, reporting, and get same day payouts- only with TUIO! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.8 rating - Data Security: 4.9 rating - Parent Portal: 4.8 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Communications Management: 4.5 rating - Mobile Access: 4.0 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.8 rating - Enrollments/Onboarding: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Denise R. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 6, 2025 > "Even though it is user friendly there is customer support available all the time to walk through and help navigate if there are ever any questions." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (200 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Sarah J. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 11-50 employees Published: August 5, 2025 > "TUIO Staff & Support made it very easy to move from being a paper-based school only accepting cash & checks to having more flexibility with accepting different types of payments and keeping forms online!" ### Integrations tab TUIO connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Google Workspace: 4.7 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.0 rating - FreshBooks: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Margaret V. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 23, 2023 > "The integration from our old system was seamless." --- ## Famly Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (264 reviews) Profile: [Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Forget ordinary childcare software. Get a time-saving solution that goes the extra mile for your ECE business needs. Get Famly! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $49.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Parent Portal: 4.6 rating - Data Security: 4.6 rating - Communications Management: 4.6 rating - Daily Reports: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Enrollments/Onboarding: 4.2 rating - Lesson Planning: 2.0 rating - Meal/Nutrition Management: 3.9 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: debbie G. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: January 6, 2023 > "i have always had a very positive experience and would highly recomend" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (264 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Karyn K. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: July 31, 2024 > "It provides our families with a central location where they can access their child's schedule, progress reports, communication with teachers/tutors, and invoicing." ### Integrations tab Famly connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Enterprise: 4.5 rating - Stripe: 3.0 rating - Xero: 3.7 rating - IntelliKid Systems: 4.9 rating - WatchMeGrow: 4.3 rating --- ## brightwheel Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3,256 reviews) Profile: [brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud and mobile-based management software for childcare and preschool directors that helps streamline the center's tasks. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Real-time parent-teacher connection - Intuitive and accessible interface Cons: - Frequent glitches and slowdowns - Limited and unreliable video sharing #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Parent Portal: 4.7 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.7 rating - Communications Management: 4.7 rating - Daily Reports: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Calendar Management: 4.2 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.5 rating - Class Scheduling: 4.3 rating - Employee Management: 4.4 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Dipali S. Reviewer details: Arts and Crafts, Self-employed Published: April 25, 2024 > "Brightwheel offers an impressive suite of features that streamline communication, documentation, and administrative tasks within early education settings. Despite some concerns about cost and customization, its overall positive impact on the efficiency of childcare operations makes it a valuable tool for educators and parents alike." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (3,256 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tamika B. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: November 12, 2024 > "Features like attendance tracking, parent engagement tools, and learning assessments empower educators to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks, making it easy for teachers and parents to stay connected." ### Integrations tab brightwheel connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Online: 5.0 rating - Gusto: 4.6 rating - Birdeye: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Courtney M. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: December 10, 2024 > "The ease of parent, communication and the integration with payroll" --- ## Sawyer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (318 reviews) Profile: [Sawyer](https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based activity management tool that assists kids' activity businesses with billing, scheduling, parent communications, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Responsive and helpful support team - Streamlined daily operations platform Cons: - Frequent unresolved technical glitches #### Starting price Starting price: $129.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 5.0 rating - Calendar Management: 4.0 rating - Class Scheduling: 3.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Ruby R. Reviewer details: Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees Published: April 19, 2024 > "It's obvious that Sawyer is aware of how difficult coordinating programs can be and it shows in how user friendly the platform is." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (318 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Theresa L. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 51-200 employees Published: November 11, 2024 > "It saves time which in my case is very important as I have a lot of materials to cover in a very short period of time so anything that helps me in that area is a plus." ### Integrations tab Sawyer connects with 11+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.7 rating - Mailchimp: 4.8 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Wix: 4.4 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Yvette M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: November 7, 2024 > "Most aspects of the portal are easy to use." --- ## StoriiCare Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (49 reviews) Profile: [StoriiCare](https://www.capterra.com/p/163319/StoriiCare/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based AI Enabled EHR for adult day care centers, assisted living providers and care homes trusted by 300+ providers. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Security: 5.0 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.7 rating - Parent Portal: 4.5 rating - Communications Management: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Enrollments/Onboarding: 3.8 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.0 rating - Daily Reports: 4.5 rating - Mobile Access: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Emily C. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees Published: February 10, 2026 > "The system provides good value for money by improving organization, compliance tracking, and caregiver oversight while also strengthening communication with families through the portal. While there is an initial learning curve and some usability refinements that could make charting faster, it has become a reliable day-to-day platform for care documentation, scheduling visibility, and team coordination." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (49 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Emily C. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees Published: February 10, 2026 > "The system provides good value for money by improving organization, compliance tracking, and caregiver oversight while also strengthening communication with families through the portal. While there is an initial learning curve and some usability refinements that could make charting faster, it has become a reliable day-to-day platform for care documentation, scheduling visibility, and team coordination." ### Integrations tab StoriiCare connects with 12+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/163319/StoriiCare/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - RotaCloud: 4.9 rating - MatrixCare Home Health & Hospice: 4.2 rating - Stripe Billing: 4.7 rating - HHAeXchange: 3.6 rating - Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating - MatrixCare Skilled Nursing Facility: 4.3 rating --- ## Enrollsy Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (32 reviews) Profile: [Enrollsy](https://www.capterra.com/p/183078/Enrollsy/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Enrollsy can be used on its own or paired with other software to streamline and optimize enrollment, payment, attendance, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $129.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Security: 5.0 rating - Payment Processing: 5.0 rating - Communications Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Tia S. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: June 9, 2021 > "One of the primary reasons we went with enrollsy was they allowed payment plans for parents, and the customization is truly extraordinary for the price." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (32 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Matt W. Reviewer details: Sports, 1-10 employees Published: October 5, 2023 > "We looked at all options and it was by far the most user friendly and functional enrollment software available for us to build into our new website. " ### Integrations tab Enrollsy connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/183078/Enrollsy/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zapier: 4.7 rating - Dropbox Sign: 4.7 rating - QuickBooks Online Advanced: 4.4 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Matt V. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: November 11, 2020 > "We were able to easily use the system to manage all facets of our participant registration and integrate them with our existing applications and business processes." --- ## Lillio Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (3,623 reviews) Profile: [Lillio](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud and mobile-based childcare software that assists with center management, parent communication, billing, payments and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive daycare communication tool - Direct messaging with teachers Cons: - App slowdowns and glitches - Frustrating photo zoom experience #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Usage Based Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Parent Portal: 4.7 rating - Daily Reports: 4.6 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.6 rating - Communications Management: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Employee Management: 4.1 rating - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: 4.1 rating - Payment Processing: 4.2 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Melissa D. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: November 3, 2023 > "We love the fact that HiMama is very user friendly." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (3,623 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Bonnie B. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees Published: February 12, 2025 > "Lillio made it easy for our staff to log activities for each child, helping our moms know what their children were doing and how they were growing each day." ### Integrations tab Lillio connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Stripe: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Sianna Mirajune L. Reviewer details: E-Learning, Self-employed Published: October 12, 2022 > "HiMama's integration into my self-made business was seamless and easy, and the software has been a valuable addition to the day-to-day operations." --- ## KidKare Food Program Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (389 reviews) Profile: [KidKare Food Program](https://www.capterra.com/p/166858/Kid-Kare/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? KidKare is a leading CACFP management software built for CACFP state agencies, sponsoring organizations, independent centers, and child #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Attendance Tracking: 4.2 rating - Meal/Nutrition Management: 4.8 rating - Registration Management: 4.8 rating - Records Management: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Mobile Access: 1.0 rating - Role-Based Permissions: 1.0 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 3.8 rating - Payment Processing: 4.2 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Valarie B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: November 10, 2022 > "I'm very new to the program and I've been able to self navigate through the software with ease. " ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (389 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Chloe O. Reviewer details: Fund-Raising, 1-10 employees Published: February 3, 2025 > "Best software as I can enrol all my children" ### Integrations tab KidKare Food Program connects with 4+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/166858/Kid-Kare/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - brightwheel: 4.7 rating - Procare Solutions: 4.6 rating - Quickbase: 4.4 rating - Parachute --- ## Regpack Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (368 reviews) Profile: [Regpack](https://www.capterra.com/p/124427/Regpack/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Build a customized solution to manage your child care and children's activity business, with online forms and payments on your website. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Streamlined and customizable registration - Flexible project setup and duplication Cons: - Inflexible and confusing payment features - Frequent technical glitches and errors #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Parent Portal: Not available - Attendance Tracking: Available - Communications Management: Available - Data Security: Available - Payment Processing: Available - Daily Reports: Available - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Enrollments/Onboarding: Available - Meal/Nutrition Management: Not available - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: Available - Employee Management: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (368 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: ryan P. Reviewer details: Design, 1-10 employees Published: February 23, 2026 > "I like how centralizes billing, recurring payments, autobill options, invoicing, and reminders in one place, which cuts down on spreadsheets and manual follow-ups" ### Integrations tab Regpack connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/124427/Regpack/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Online: 2.0 rating - Calendly: 4.7 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Jessica N. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees Published: March 9, 2022 > "It is also really neat how integrated the RegPack system looks in on our company website." --- ## Storypark Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (346 reviews) Profile: [Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Storypark helps ECE services connect families with learning, strengthen quality practice, reduce admin and support compliance #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $1.79 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Communications Management: 4.6 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.6 rating - Parent Portal: 4.8 rating - Registration Management: 4.4 rating #### Lowest rated features - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: 3.8 rating - Daily Reports: 4.3 rating - Calendar Management: 4.0 rating - Meal/Nutrition Management: 4.2 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (346 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Khiana K. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 11-50 employees Published: April 4, 2025 > "They loved that they could see what their child was doing each day (especially after an emotional or difficult drop off). If relatives lived far away, they could still feel included in the child's life with these regular updates." ### Integrations tab Storypark connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Kidsoft: 3.1 rating - Kids Xap: 4.0 rating --- ## Daily Connect Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (306 reviews) Profile: [Daily Connect](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Daily Connect helps businesses run childcare and handle parent communication, online payments, staff management, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Intuitive and simple interface - Photo sharing for parent connection Cons: - Syncing and performance inconsistencies #### Starting price Starting price: $1.40 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Parent Portal: 4.8 rating - Communications Management: 4.8 rating - Daily Reports: 4.7 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Billing & Invoicing: 4.2 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.6 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.3 rating - Multi-Language: 4.2 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Katie S. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: December 12, 2024 > "Like I said I think it could be more user friendly on the admin side as well." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (306 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tammy P. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: December 12, 2024 > "Daily Connect allows me to communicate daily with routines and information that is pertinent to each and every child at our center." --- ## Smartcare Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (280 reviews) Profile: [Smartcare](https://www.capterra.com/p/141292/SmartCare/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Smartcare is a childcare management software that helps centers, preschools, and programs streamline operations and delight families. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 3.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Responsive customer assistance team - Comprehensive childcare management platform Cons: - Confusing parent billing process - Cumbersome and limited reporting #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.1 rating - Attendance Tracking: 3.8 rating - Daily Reports: 4.0 rating - Communications Management: 3.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Parent Portal: 2.5 rating - Enrollments/Onboarding: 2.3 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 1.0 rating - Employee Management: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.7 out of 5 (280 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Samantha U. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: November 8, 2024 > "We where excited about the opportunity to share in the moment posts with parents and guardians." ### Integrations tab Smartcare connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/141292/SmartCare/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Desktop: 4.4 rating - LineLeader by ChildcareCRM: 4.7 rating --- ## TimeSavr Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (240 reviews) Profile: [TimeSavr](https://www.capterra.com/p/114497/TimeSavr/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Professional web based daycare management software. Sign the kids in and out with the click of a button. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $55.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Attendance Tracking: 4.0 rating - Data Security: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (240 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Reginald T. Reviewer details: Primary/Secondary Education, 11-50 employees Published: May 18, 2021 > "Well and the most obvious is that it was a free trial that I was able to use to see if it’s beneficial to thr teachers in the after school program" --- ## Xplor Education Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (200 reviews) Profile: [Xplor Education](https://www.capterra.com/p/165817/Xplor/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Xplor Education helps daycare centers simplify admin, engage families, and stay compliant with easy-to-use digital tools. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 3.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Daily Reports: 4.8 rating - Parent Portal: 4.8 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.7 rating - Registration Management: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Payment Processing: 3.8 rating - Communications Management: 4.0 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.3 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (200 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Andreza M. Reviewer details: Education Management, Self-employed Published: August 1, 2024 > "What I like the most is the possibility of generating reports and payment that can be made electronically." ### Integrations tab Xplor Education connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/165817/Xplor/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Xero: 4.4 rating --- ## Playground Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (194 reviews) Profile: [Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cut your costs & delight customers with the all-in-one child care software used by 100,000+ care providers, teachers, and families. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Attendance Tracking: 4.8 rating - Parent Portal: 4.7 rating - Communications Management: 4.8 rating - Payment Processing: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Role-Based Permissions: 2.0 rating - Generative AI: 3.8 rating - Document Management: 4.3 rating - Multi-Language: 3.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Justin B. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: March 13, 2026 > "The standout feature of Playground is its ability to centralize every chaotic moving part of running a childcare center into one sleek, intuitive dashboard." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (194 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Justin B. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: March 13, 2026 > "The standout feature of Playground is its ability to centralize every chaotic moving part of running a childcare center into one sleek, intuitive dashboard." ### Integrations tab Playground connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating - Stripe: 5.0 rating - NetSuite: 4.2 rating - HubSpot Content Hub: 4.6 rating - Kisi: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Justin B. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: March 13, 2026 > "Administrators rave about the automated billing system, which virtually eliminates the headache of chasing down late tuition by offering parents easy autopay options." --- ## KINDERPEDIA Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [KINDERPEDIA](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud & mobile software for daycare centres: admin, admissions, family engagement, billing, AI automation & multi-language tools. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €61.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Security: 4.9 rating - Parent Portal: 4.9 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.7 rating - Payment Processing: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Third-Party Integrations: 4.4 rating - Records Management: 4.4 rating - Document Management: 4.6 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.6 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lorant V. Reviewer details: Education Management, 501-1,000 employees Published: October 23, 2025 > "What I liked most about Kinderpedia is that it offers a complete and intuitive platform that greatly simplifies administrative and communication tasks within the school." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Nemulescu B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: September 26, 2025 > "I especially appreciate the transparency it brings in communication with families and the way all information is centralized in one place – schedule, messages, photos, daily reports." ### Integrations tab KINDERPEDIA connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Stripe: 5.0 rating - OpenApply: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Bianca P. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: March 20, 2025 > "The fact that they can post activities and schedules makes it easier to connect with the children's family, the billing program is a convenience, as it is integrated with the SPV, and invoices are sent directly from the application." --- ## Kaymbu Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (140 reviews) Profile: [Kaymbu](https://www.capterra.com/p/150273/Kaymbu/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Kaymbu empowers early childhood educators to make learning visible and strengthen school communities #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Daily Reports: 5.0 rating - Communications Management: 4.5 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.0 rating - Parent Portal: 3.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Records Management: 3.5 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (140 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Sadie N. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 1-10 employees Published: March 11, 2025 > "What I liked most about using Kaymbu is being able to communicate with the families through the app." --- ## Pike13 Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (140 reviews) Profile: [Pike13](https://www.capterra.com/p/225933/Pike13/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Streamline enrollment, attendance, billing, and communication. Optimize operations and provide exceptional childcare experiences. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 3.9 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Responsive customer support team - Intuitive and simple interface Cons: - Cumbersome and limited reporting #### Starting price Starting price: $139.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Parent Portal: Available - Attendance Tracking: Available - Communications Management: Available - Data Security: Available - Payment Processing: Available - Daily Reports: Available - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Enrollments/Onboarding: Available - Meal/Nutrition Management: Not available - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: Not available - Employee Management: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (140 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Edgardo O. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Published: April 8, 2025 > "I was able to book events, schedule classes, integrate it to my website, contact customers, it was very easy to use, pricing was excellent pricing was really good, CC back-end charges were a lot better than the last software I can from, and customer service was excellent." ### Integrations tab Pike13 connects with 18+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/225933/Pike13/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Mailchimp: 3.0 rating - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating - Looker: 4.5 rating - Facebook Business Suite: 4.3 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Edgardo O. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees Published: April 8, 2025 > "I was able to book events, schedule classes, integrate it to my website, contact customers, it was very easy to use, pricing was excellent pricing was really good, CC back-end charges were a lot better than the last software I can from, and customer service was excellent." --- ## myKidzDay Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (114 reviews) Profile: [myKidzDay](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud and mobile-based tool designed for daycare providers to track daily reports, notifications, pictures, attandance, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Parent Portal: 4.8 rating - Daily Reports: 4.7 rating - Communications Management: 4.7 rating - Mobile Access: 4.8 rating #### Lowest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.5 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.5 rating - Calendar Management: 3.5 rating - Meal/Nutrition Management: 4.6 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Kent N. Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1-10 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "Fast interface makes it quick and easy to sign in and out, message the staff and look at the pictures of my kids’ activity." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (114 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Kent N. Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1-10 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "Fast interface makes it quick and easy to sign in and out, message the staff and look at the pictures of my kids’ activity." --- ## OWNA Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (107 reviews) Profile: [OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? OWNA is the most comprehensive All-In-One Child Care Management Software in Australia. Join 3,000+ centres who loves using OWNA! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: A$1.49 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Communications Management: 4.7 rating - Data Security: 4.7 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.5 rating - Parent Portal: 4.4 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 4.1 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 3.3 rating - Daily Reports: 4.3 rating - Registration Management: 1.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Suzie B. Reviewer details: Primary/Secondary Education, 11-50 employees Published: July 10, 2022 > "the software works well, and has a nice appearance, is mostly intuitive." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (107 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Sally T. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: July 6, 2022 > "The dashboard on the portal for the administrator gives a great overview of the day so I can see who is signed in both children and educators, check our the centre calendar and events and has direct links to other important reports such as children incident and medication reports." ### Integrations tab OWNA connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - Xero: 4.4 rating - MYOB Acumatica: 4.1 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Lauren M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: March 30, 2021 > "This product is extremely user friendly and the software integration when we first swapped over was so simple the customer service team handled majority of it." --- ## Illumine Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (106 reviews) Profile: [Illumine](https://www.capterra.com/p/184692/Illumine/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based childcare management tool that helps preschools and daycares connect with parents, manage operations, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Security: 4.7 rating - Parent Portal: 4.7 rating - Daily Reports: 4.6 rating - Communications Management: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Employee Management: 3.0 rating - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: 3.0 rating - Milestone Tracking: 3.0 rating - Class Scheduling: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Nabanita B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: October 12, 2023 > "User-friendly - ease of implementation; dynamism of the app-" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (106 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Janani N. Reviewer details: Food & Beverages, Self-employed Published: August 8, 2022 > "My daughter's daycare uses this app to provide updates on their daily activities/food/play etc which is very useful for us parents." ### Integrations tab Illumine connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/184692/Illumine/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Google Forms: 4.7 rating - Dynamics 365: 4.4 rating - Gusto: 4.6 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Xero: 4.4 rating - NetSuite: 4.2 rating - QuickBooks Online Advanced: 4.4 rating --- ## Parent Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (102 reviews) Profile: [Parent](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Simplify childcare with Parent: in-app payments, messaging, planning & more. All in one easy app that saves time. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Security: 4.7 rating - Parent Portal: 4.7 rating - Communications Management: 4.7 rating - Attendance Tracking: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - Wait List Management: 4.1 rating - Employee Management: 4.3 rating - Payment Processing: 4.6 rating - Daily Reports: 4.7 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Baraa B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: September 11, 2024 > "The user interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate, even for beginners." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (102 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Gemma B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: July 30, 2024 > "The app provides real-time notifications, photo and video sharing, and detailed daily reports, ensuring you never miss a moment." ### Integrations tab Parent connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - QuickBooks Enterprise: 4.5 rating - WhatsApp: 4.7 rating - Gmail: 4.8 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Google Pay: 4.6 rating - Apple Pay: 4.7 rating - Zoho Books: 4.4 rating - Amazon Pay: 4.6 rating - Zoho Billing: 4.5 rating --- Page 1 of 5 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Filter (176) Products: Sort By: Featured Partners * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews AI Copilot Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Employee Management Enrollments/Onboarding Generative AI Immunization & Allergy Tracking Meal/Nutrition Management Parent Portal Payment Processing Wait List Management Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Related Software Category: [Course Authoring Software](https://www.capterra.com/course-authoring-software/)[Exam Software](https://www.capterra.com/exam-software/)[eLearning Authoring Tools Software](https://www.capterra.com/elearning-authoring-tools-software/)[Assessment Software](https://www.capterra.com/assessment-software/)[Coaching Software](https://www.capterra.com/coaching-software/)[Music School Software](https://www.capterra.com/music-school-software/)[Tutoring Software](https://www.capterra.com/tutoring-software/)[Plagiarism Checker Software](https://www.capterra.com/plagiarism-checker-software/)[Language Learning Software](https://www.capterra.com/language-learning-software/)[Swim School Software](https://www.capterra.com/swim-school-software/) I'm looking for Daycare Software that is: [Free](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/s/free/) Table of Contents - [Essential daycare software buying information](#essential-daycare-software-buying-information) - [What are the best daycare software solutions?](#what-are-the-best-daycare-software-solutions) - [What are the most reviewed daycare software systems?](#what-are-the-most-reviewed-daycare-software-systems) - [What is daycare software?](#what-is-daycare-software) - [Daycare software pricing](#daycare-software-pricing) - [Daycare software features rated by users](#daycare-software-features-rated-by-users) - [Top daycare software benefits identified by users](#top-daycare-software-benefits-identified-by-users) - [Common challenges of daycare software identified by users](#common-challenges-of-daycare-software-identified-by-users) - [What is daycare software used for?](#what-is-daycare-software-used-for) - [Who uses daycare software?](#who-uses-daycare-software) - [Common daycare software integrations](#common-daycare-software-integrations) - [Recent trends in daycare software](#recent-trends-in-daycare-software) - [Learn more about how daycare software can help your business](#learn-more-about-how-daycare-software-can-help-your-business) ## Essential daycare software buying information [**Daycare software**](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/) enables the operation of childcare centers, preschool facilities, and private schools. The software can help organizations maintain parental and student data, manage scheduling, keep track of immunization records, and monitor attendance. Daycare solutions often include integrated accounting, marketing, direct mail, and billing features. Typically, these applications are highly customizable and offer a web-based or desktop interface option. Childcare providers use daycare software to streamline daily operations and communicate with parents. Most daycare software solutions on the market are priced on a "per month" basis, and their entry-level pricing plans range from as low as $1.49 per month up to over $329 per month. An enterprise product that’s priced higher may include additional features such as immunization and allergy tracking, nutrition management, milestone tracking, and waitlist management.\[[1](#sources)\] First-time buyers should consider whether to opt for a daycare-specific software package or school management software, as the latter caters to K-12 schools and universities even if there is an overlap in functionalities. With that in mind, buyers should evaluate their budget, the number of users, and the necessary integrations required before deploying such tools. Finally, ensure you’ve consulted with stakeholders on a list of critical questions to help you evaluate systems based on your needs, such as: - Can parents easily navigate the self-check-in and check-out feature, and how well is it secured to prevent unauthorized access? - What features do parent portals offer for real-time updates on their child’s activities and progress? - How does the tool’s registration management system streamline the enrollment process and ensure that the necessary information is collected? - What types of reports and statistics can be generated, and how customizable are they? - Can the calendar management system conveniently integrate with other existing platforms or calendar systems? ## **What are the best daycare software solutions?**  [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/) identifies the top daycare software based on a proprietary blend of user ratings and popularity, helping small businesses efficiently find the most effective daycare solution for their needs.\[[2](#sources)\] Here are the five top systems from the Capterra Shortlist for this category:  ## What are the most reviewed daycare software systems?  Capterra publishes verified reviews from users of daycare software to help you pick the right system for your business. Here are the 5 solutions with the greatest number of reviews:\[[2](#sources)\] **Product** **Overall score** **Popularity score** **Ratings score** [**Brightwheel**](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/) 96/100 47/50 49/50 [**Procare Solutions**](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) 9/100 43/50 47/50 [**Playground**](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) 87/100 37/50 50/50 [**Famly**](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) 85/100 36/50 49/50 [**Sawyer**](https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/) 85/100 38/50 47/50 These rankings are determined by combining verified user ratings and publicly available web search popularity data: - **Ratings score:** Relative score of the software based on ratings given by users on Capterra, normalized for the number and recency of reviews. - **Popularity score**: Relative popularity of software based on web search trends and products’ web presence. ## What is daycare software?  [Daycare software](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/), also known as child care software, helps daycare providers handle essential tasks such as attendance tracking, staff and events scheduling, payment processing, curriculum planning, and student records management. The software also facilitates effective communication between teachers and parents via features such as real-time messaging and emailing. Moreover, daycare software helps improve work efficiency by offering automation functionalities and streamlining administrative tasks such as invoice generation, student enrollment, and student check-ins. These tools can serve multiple types of childcare centers, including preschools, kindergartens, early education centers, after-school programs, drop-in programs, and camp facilities. Capterra covers 253 products in the daycare software category, and we published 1,718 reviews from users of this software in the past year.\[[2](#sources)\] ## Daycare software pricing Most daycare software solutions on the market are priced on a "per month" basis, and a typical entry-level pricing plan can start from as little as $1.49 a month, while premium and advanced system subscriptions can cost over $329 per month.   - Entry-level daycare systems include the core functionality of attendance tracking, parent portals, and notifications. - An enterprise product that’s priced higher may include additional features such as immunization and allergy tracking, nutrition management, milestone tracking, and waitlist management. Additionally, 128 daycare software vendors on Capterra offer free trials and some systems also offer [free versions](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/s/free/). These can be leveraged to help businesses evaluate the tool and decide if it fits their needs before committing any money. ## Daycare software features rated by users All daycare software tools include calendar management, attendance tracking, communications management, and registration management features, and most share a variety of common features such as, billing and invoicing, parent portals, as well as daily reports. ### Core daycare software features - **Communications management:** Record and track all relevant internal and external communications. 88% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Attendance tracking:** Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups. 83% rate this feature as critical or highly important - **Calendar management:** Create schedules, organize meetings, prioritize tasks, track deadlines, and share these details via the calendar feature.  - **Registration management** Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, and customers. ### Common daycare software features - **Parent portal:** Provides parents and guardians with an online gateway to access their child's data via a computer or mobile device. They can use this portal to update personal information and to communicate with the staff. 91% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Data security:** Protect digital privacy and secure data. 91% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Communications management:** Record and track all relevant internal and external communication. 88% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Attendance tracking:** Store the daily, weekly, monthly, and year-long attendance history of a student as well as staff members. 83% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Daily reports:** Document and list daily activities or maintain a record of all the events that happened in a day. 81% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Alerts/notifications:** Share alerts of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges for important events. 80% rate this feature as critical or highly important.  - **Payment processing:** Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions. 77% rate this feature as critical or highly important. - **Enrollments/onboarding:** Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications. - **Billing and invoicing:** Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers. ## Top daycare software benefits identified by users **Improves parent communication:** Daycare software solutions often offer messaging platforms to address any questions and concerns and provide updates on the children’s activities. _“It is easy for parents to read teacher communications and to be able to communicate with both teachers and staff at school”_ –Justin K., teacher **Allows teachers to share materials and plan events:** Scheduling features in daycare software can help teachers coordinate and plan activities, and manage classroom resources more efficiently. Also, teachers can share their lesson plans, learning objectives, and educational materials with both colleagues and parents.  _“It’s easy to use. So useful for me as a teacher, and a good way to communicate with parents.”_ –Hadeel A., teacher **Provides parents with greater control:** Daycare software offers multiple features to enhance parental control, such as attendance tracking and check-in features that can help protect children and keep parents informed. Such tools also allow photo and video sharing, enabling parents to feel connected to their children's experiences.  _“Parents can easily access all their child's daily activities, communicate with the teachers, and see all the events happening at the cente_r” –Sara F., CEO ## Common challenges of daycare software identified by users When it comes to daycare software challenges, users most frequently cite performance speed such as slow loading and issue resolution problems like bugs and glitches that may lead to delayed response times or dysfunctional features. Businesses should look for software providers that offer continuous support for when they need technical assistance, and check reviews to see how different software vendors are rated in this area.  The second most cited challenge for reviewers is issues with messaging and notifications. Daycare software that offers real-time messaging capabilities, and multi-platform support can help address these issues.  A third issue cited by reviewers is challenges creating reports. Look for customizable, user-friendly reporting features, automated report generation, and strong customer support when identifying what daycare software to purchase.  ## What is daycare software used for? Analysis of our extensive daycare software reviews highlights the most common use cases: - **Child progress and attendance tracking:** Helps daycare center managers monitor attendance and maintain progress levels to simplify class management. - **Parent and staff communication:** Nursery schools and teachers can maintain a professional communication channel with parents through varied modes such as newsletters, newsfeeds, or forums.  - **Fee payment processing:** Daycare software helps schools carry out administrative tasks such as registration, billing, and scheduling. ## Who uses daycare software? Daycare software can be utilized by various stakeholders. Childcare providers, daycare centers, and preschools can use daycare software to streamline administrative tasks like maintaining parental and student data, handling scheduling, tracking immunization records and monitoring attendance.  After-school care providers can also use this software for the same purpose, alongside managing billing, and tracking activities.  Finally, parents can utilize daycare software, primarily through parent portals or apps. This allows them to view real-time updates on their child’s daily activities, progress, and health, as well as receive notifications or messages from their childcare provider.  Daycare software helps childcare providers maintain a transparent and efficient environment that benefits both staff and parents. Daycare software vendors tend to cater towards preschools and daycare centers, or companies focused on education management. ## Common daycare software integrations It’s important to choose daycare software that integrates with your institute’s accounting tool. Manually creating invoices and sending them one by one to parents can be a hassle. A daycare software solution that supports integration with [accounting software](https://www.capterra.com/accounting-software/) will enable you to issue invoices that can be sent directly to a parent's email. This improves and speeds up the billing process, thus making financial accounting a breeze for the facility. ## Recent trends in daycare software **With daycare centers closing, parents look to work for help**: Working parents are facing challenges due to daycare closures, emphasizing the importance of good childcare benefits for retaining employees. As industries such as retail and services struggle to provide efficient childcare benefits, many businesses are responding by [offering onsite daycare](https://www.capterra.com/resources/daycare-closings/), while others are deploying more affordable benefits like stipends and backup care. Daycare software can assist by providing tools that help companies manage backup care options or streamline the scheduling and availability of onsite day care services. Also, these tools can enable better communication between parents and childcare providers and keep them informed of any changes or updates in care availability.  **Supporting holistic education for children:** Holistic education can be important for students’ overall well-being and development and d[ifferent educational approaches can incorporate](https://www.capterra.com/resources/support-holistic-education-children/) students’ individual needs and interests. According to Gartner, student engagement with traditional linear models of classroom teaching is low. As education models expand into new teaching and learning delivery methods, such as asynchronous and distance learning, high engagement will be essential \[[4](#sources)\]. Implementing experiential learning, self-guided study, and integrating lessons by combining different concepts and fields into one master learning plan can create a more engaging and effective learning environment. This could be especially relevant when designing educational tools or curricula for daycare settings. As many daycare systems allow for customizable lesson plans, progress tracking and collaboration tools, this can enhance the ability to deliver personalized and holistic education that can foster children’s development.  ## Learn more about how daycare software can help your business - [7 Top School Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-school-management-software/) - [5 Key Daycare Software Features and Top Products That Offer Them](https://www.capterra.com/resources/key-daycare-software-features/) Sources 1. **Capterra software pricing data:** Only products with publicly available pricing information and qualified software products within the category, as of July 2023, are included in the pricing analysis. [Read the complete methodology here](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#software-buyers-guides-methodology)**.** 2. Capterra Shortlist: Capterra Shortlist identifies the top products in our software categories based on a proprietary blend of user rating and popularity. We featured the products with the most reviews at the time of Capterra Shortlist publication. [Read the complete methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology). 3. **Capterra reviews data:** Capterra reviews are collected from verified users for individual software products. For this report, we analyzed reviews from the past year as of the production date. [Learn more about our review verification process](https://www.capterra.com/faq/faqs-verification/). 4. [**Top Technology Trends in Higher Education for 2024**](https://www.gartner.com/document-reader/document/5112331?ref=solrAll&refval=430240332)**, Gartner**