--- title: "2026 Capterra Shortlist for Daycare | Capterra" description: "Discover the highest-rated & most popular Daycare Software of 2026. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software." source_url: "https://bx-capterra-fa08pa6pm-g2dm.vercel.app/child-care-software/shortlist/" page_type: "shortlist" language: "en" --- # 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Daycare - [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/) - [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/) [How it was made](#methodology) ## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popularsoftware products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology) ## Our Top 5 Picks 2026 Capterra Shortlist The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most. | Metric | [Playground (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) | [brightwheel (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/) | [Procare Solutions (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) | [Daily Connect (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/) | [Famly (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rating | 4.8 (194 reviews) | 4.7 (3,256 reviews) | 4.6 (2,807 reviews) | 4.8 (306 reviews) | 4.7 (264 reviews) | | Capterra score | 92/100 | 92/100 | 89/100 | 79/100 | 78/100 | | Starting price | Not available | Not available | Not available | $1.40/month | $49.00/month | | Free plan | Available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Available | | Free trial | Available | Not available | Not available | 14-day trial | Available | | Standout Feature | Activity Tracking | Online Calendar | Curriculum Management | Calendar Management | Check-in/Check-out | | Integrations | 5 integrations | 3 integrations | 7 integrations | Not available | 5 integrations | --- ## Explore the Full Daycare Shortlist [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) ## [Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) [4.8 (194)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) Cut your costs & delight customers with the all-in-one child care software used by 100,000+ care providers, teachers, and families. Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 43/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.9 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 15/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/) ## [brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/) [4.7 (3256)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/reviews/) Cloud and mobile-based management software for childcare and preschool directors that helps streamline the center's tasks. Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 44/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) ## [Procare Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) [4.6 (2807)](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/reviews/) Procare is the simplest platform for childcare owners to run their entire business. Trusted by 40,000+ centers, big and small alike. Overall Score 89/100 Popularity: 42/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/) ## [Daily Connect](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/) [4.8 (306)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/180141/Daily-Connect/) Daily Connect helps businesses run childcare and handle parent communication, online payments, staff management, and more. Overall Score 79/100 Popularity: 31/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.7 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at $1.40Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) ## [Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/) [4.7 (264)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/reviews/) Forget ordinary childcare software. Get a time-saving solution that goes the extra mile for your ECE business needs. Get Famly! Overall Score 78/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at $49.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/) ## [TUIO](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/) [4.6 (200)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/reviews/) #1 Daycare Management System. Optimize your tuition, enrollment, waitlisting, reporting, and get same day payouts- only with TUIO! Overall Score 78/100 Popularity: 29/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.3 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 9/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS ## Get the full software list now ### The latest prices and features straight to your inbox. Compare anytime. [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) ## [Lillio](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) [4.6 (3623)](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) Cloud and mobile-based childcare software that assists with center management, parent communication, billing, payments and more. Overall Score 77/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009294/CareDay/) ## [CareDay](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009294/CareDay/) [4.9 (38)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009294/CareDay/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009294/CareDay/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009294/CareDay/) Maximize enrollment, boost revenue, and achieve peak efficiency. Real solutions for real childcare challenges! Overall Score 75/100 Popularity: 25/50 Ratings: 50/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.9 Customer Service 5.0 Features 4.9 Value for Money 4.9 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/) ## [ChildPilot](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/) [4.6 (77)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/reviews/) Daycare management software built for busy directors — with custom billing, enrollment, attendance, and family communication. Overall Score 74/100 Popularity: 26/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/) ## [Parent](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/) [4.6 (102)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/) Simplify childcare with Parent: in-app payments, messaging, planning & more. All in one easy app that saves time. Overall Score 74/100 Popularity: 26/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/) ## [myKidzDay](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/) [4.5 (114)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/135638/myKidzDay/) Cloud and mobile-based tool designed for daycare providers to track daily reports, notifications, pictures, attandance, and more. Overall Score 73/100 Popularity: 24/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 8/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [View All Daycare Software](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/) Most Popular Popularity Score Popular Highly Rated Ratings Score Highest Rated To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence. Date published:January 5, 2026