--- title: "Best Free Daycare Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Daycare software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Daycare Software for free ## Top 8 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Daycare products | Rank | Product | Rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) | 4.8 out of 5 (188 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | Contact vendor | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 2 | [Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) | 4.7 out of 5 (189 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $49.00 Other, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 3 | [Cheqdin](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/) | 4.7 out of 5 (33 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $12.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 4 | [MyKidReports](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007217/MyKidReports/) | 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $0.99 Usage Based, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 5 | [CRAFTS](https://www.capterra.com/p/175381/CRAFTS-Childcare-Management-Software/) | 4.9 out of 5 (17 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | CA$50.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 6 | [Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/) | 4.4 out of 5 (14 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $1.79 Per User, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Parent Portal | | 7 | [Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/) | 4.4 out of 5 (38 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $25.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | | 8 | [OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/) | 4.6 out of 5 (58 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | A$1.49 Per User, Per Month | Alerts/Notifications, Attendance Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Communications Management, Daily Reports, Data Security, Enrollments/Onboarding, Parent Portal, Payment Processing | For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 8 product details ### 1. [Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (188 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 2. [Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (189 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $49.00 Other, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 3. [Cheqdin](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/) Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (33 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $12.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 4. [MyKidReports](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007217/MyKidReports/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $0.99 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 5. [CRAFTS](https://www.capterra.com/p/175381/CRAFTS-Childcare-Management-Software/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (17 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: CA$50.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 6. [Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/) Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (14 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $1.79 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Parent Portal --- ### 7. [Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/) Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (38 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $25.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ### 8. [OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/) Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (58 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: A$1.49 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Communications Management - Daily Reports - Data Security - Enrollments/Onboarding - Parent Portal - Payment Processing --- ## All daycare software with a free version [4.7 (264)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/) Forget ordinary childcare software. Get a time-saving solution that goes the extra mile for your ECE business needs. Get Famly! [Learn more about Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing 85% recommend this product [## Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/) [4.6 (346)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/reviews/) Storypark helps ECE services connect families with learning, strengthen quality practice, reduce admin and support compliance [Learn more about Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing 91% recommend this product [## Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) [4.8 (194)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/) Cut your costs & delight customers with the all-in-one child care software used by 100,000+ care providers, teachers, and families. [Learn more about Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing 92% recommend this product [## OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/) [4.5 (107)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/reviews/) OWNA is the most comprehensive All-In-One Child Care Management Software in Australia. Join 3,000+ centres who loves using OWNA! [Learn more about OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing 81% recommend this product [## Bloomz](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/) [4.6 (67)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/reviews/) Web-based app for teachers and educational institutes that helps coordinate with parents to monitor students' growth and development [Learn more about Bloomz](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing [## Carecenta](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/) [4.5 (65)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/reviews/) All Inclusive One-Stop Solution for Home Care, Home Infusion and Nursing in Intake, Compliance, Scheduling, EVV, Billing, and Payroll. [Learn more about Carecenta](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing [## Cheqdin](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/) [4.7 (57)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/reviews/) All-in-one childcare software for online registrations, bookings, payment collection, invoicing, sign-in/outs and parent communication. [Learn more about Cheqdin](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing [## Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/) [4.4 (39)](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/reviews/) Cloud-based childcare management software that helps centers automate administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and reporting. [Learn more about Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing [## PREto3](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/) [4.4 (28)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/reviews/) All in one digital platform for early learning. Connects teachers, parents, and administrators. [Learn more about PREto3](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing [## Wonderschool](https://www.capterra.com/p/207558/Wonderschool/) [4.1 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207558/Wonderschool/reviews/) Cloud and mobile-based childcare management platform that helps educators, families, and state leaders run their business. [Learn more about Wonderschool](https://www.capterra.com/p/207558/Wonderschool/) Daycare features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Attendance Tracking Billing & Invoicing Communications Management Daily Reports Data Security Enrollments/Onboarding Parent Portal Payment Processing ## 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. 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