--- title: "CRAFTS Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about CRAFTS Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Daycare products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/175381/CRAFTS-Childcare-Management-Software/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # CRAFTS Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 4, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) CRAFTS ## What is CRAFTS? CRAFTS is childcare management software built for Canadian childcare providers, centres, and organizations managing 50+ children. It brings the administrative work of running a childcare program into one connected platform. Manage your centre with less administrative work: • Online registration and enrollment • Child and family records • Attendance and room management • Billing, invoicing, and EFT payments • Subsidy and CWELCC administration • Staff records and scheduling • Parent communication • Documents, observations, and reporting CRAFTS replaces disconnected spreadsheets, paper processes, and repetitive data entry with one centralized system for managing children, families, staff, attendance, and finances. Built for Canadian childcare operations, CRAFTS gives directors better visibility and control while helping educators and families stay connected. It supports independent centres, multi-site organizations, and larger childcare networks. ## What is CRAFTS used for? [Daycare](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 20 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price CA$50 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial not available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for CRAFTS?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/crafts-childcare-management-software/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### CRAFTS 4.9 (20) VS. [4.6 (2,809)](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/reviews/) Starting Price CA$50 Flat Rate, Per Month Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.8 (20) Ease Of Use 4.4 (2,808) Value For Money 4.8 (19) Value For Money 4.5 (2,391) Customer Service 5.0 (19) Customer Service 4.6 (2,630) ## CRAFTS alternatives Highest Rated [4.7 (3,257)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.7 (264)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (77)](https://www.capterra.com/p/181289/ChildPilot/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Lillio](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) [4.6 (3,623)](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/134048/HiMama-Preschool-Child-Care-App/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/175381/CRAFTS-Childcare-Management-Software/alternatives/) ## FAQs about CRAFTS Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from CRAFTS? CRAFTS is most used by childcare directors, school administrators, educators, and program coordinators who manage enrollment, attendance, and family communications. Finance and office staff rely on it for billing, registration, and recordkeeping, while owners and executives use it to oversee daily operations, maintain compliance, and improve program visibility. Answer based on 20 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is CRAFTS built for? CRAFTS is built mainly for small Canadian childcare organizations, with 95% of reviewers from small businesses and Education Management leading at 35%. It also serves Non-Profit Organization Management at 20% and Child Day Care Services at 15%, especially programs managing 50+ children, multiple locations, billing, EFT payments, and online registration for daycare. Answer based on 20 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of CRAFTS? CRAFTS includes activity tracking, attendance tracking, billing and invoicing, calendar management, and reporting and statistics for day-to-day administration. It also offers registration management, student information and records, class scheduling, check-in/check-out, parent portal access, role-based permissions, document management, and payment processing. Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does CRAFTS integrate with? CRAFTS integrates with Dropbox and Microsoft 365. Dropbox is the most visible connection in the available data, supporting photo and file sharing, while Microsoft 365 broadens compatibility for document and productivity workflows. These two integrations cover the core third-party platforms listed for CRAFTS. Answer based on 1 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does CRAFTS offer? CRAFTS provides live online sessions, webinars, documentation, and videos to support team training. Live online sessions and webinars support guided instruction, while documentation offers written reference material and videos provide visual walkthroughs for self-paced learning and review. Answer based on 4 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does CRAFTS offer? CRAFTS provides email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, and chat. Users describe the customer service and tech support as helpful and exceptional, with clear guidance during setup and when navigation becomes confusing. Support is often credited with making it easier to understand and use the product. Answer based on 3 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 3,334 Daycare reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of daycare software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Parent Portal** (**50%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Data Security** (**54%**) - **Communications Management** (**46%**) CRAFTS supports all three of the features reviewers value most: **Parent Portal**, **Data Security**, and **Communications Management**. Together, these capabilities help daycare providers keep families informed, protect sensitive child and business information, and manage day-to-day communication more efficiently, allowing teams to build trust with parents and keep operations running smoothly. Parent Portal 4.8 (13) 61.54% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more Data Security 4.9 (14) 50.00% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Communications Management 4.7 (11) 36.36% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Record and track all relevant internal and external communications Daily Reports 4.8 (9) 33.33% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A document that lists daily activities or maintains a record of all events that happened in a day Payment Processing 5.0 (9) 55.56% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Attendance Tracking 4.8 (11) 36.36% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups CRAFTS 30 features ### All Features - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - Activity Tracking: Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems - Alerts/Notifications: Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges - Attendance Tracking: Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups - Billing & Invoicing: Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers - Calendar Management: Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar - Certification Tracking: Maintain personal certifications/qualifications - Check-in/Check-out: Track the status of assets and whether they're checked in or out - Class Scheduling: Schedule in-person or online classes - Communications Management: Record and track all relevant internal and external communications - Contact Database: Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. - Customer Accounts: Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes - Daily Reports: A document that lists daily activities or maintains a record of all events that happened in a day - Data Security: Protect sensitive data for digital privacy - Document Management: Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location - Employee Management: Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks - Enrollments/Onboarding: Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications - Immunization & Allergy Tracking: Manage updates to member's immunization records and track individual allergies - Lesson Planning: Tool for educators to create, organize, and manage class lesson plans efficiently - Meal/Nutrition Management: Meal and snack planning, scheduling and distribution - Milestone Tracking: Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status - Multi-Location: Manage and support multiple locations - Parent Portal: Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more - Payment Processing: Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions - Records Management: Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information - Registration Management: Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Role-Based Permissions: Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals - Student Information/Records: Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration - Wait List Management: Record, update and manage waiting lists --- Features 4.7 (20) 4.7 Based on 20 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (19) Free Version Basic CA$50.00 Flat Rate,Per Month Value for money 4.8 (19) 4.8 Based on 19 reviews ## Integrations [ Dropbox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/)[ Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (19) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (19) 5.0 Based on 19 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.9 Based on 20 reviews Filter by rating 5(18) 4(2) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent MA Michelle A. Manager, Programs and Administrative Services Child Day Care Services ### "CRAFTS is the right tool for childcare operations" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 20, 2024 Great - I love the support and helpfulness that we have gotten and continue to, even into our 6mth of operations. The time that has been provided to us, to ensure success has been very appreciated. Pros I like how it is an easy and logical tool to follow, in addition that it does the equation calculations for you, this eliminates a number of errors by the user Cons I would like to be able to set more specific activity permissions for users, within the key sections, as the way our organization operates our childcare manager has some responsibilities for some activities that are only available with full Administration access, so currently I am now needing to do these versus them, due to lack of access - I don't want to give them Administrator access Switched from [Procare Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) It was not meeting our needs and was very difficult and time consuming for supervisors to use Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. SH Shannon H. Program secretary Child Day Care Services ### "CRAFTS is a fabulous program" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 27, 2024 Excellent program with supreme efficiency and easy to maneuver through different functions. Pros It is easy to use and staff are wonderful to deal with. Cons Notifications need to slow down a bit but other than that it is a great program. Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. GR Gabrielle R. Administrative Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Great software!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 16, 2024 Overall I really like CRAFTS, and how easy it is to use. As an Admin, I need to be familiar will all current aspects of our software package, and CRAFTS is great to answer all questions, and apply tweaks when possible. Our facility has never used a software for childcare management, so we of course had a lot of questions, however CRAFTS was able to develop something for us that suits a lot of our needs. Pros Looked at a few different platforms, but CRAFTS made the most sense for our needs and specifications! The customer service team is very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. The team was able to fulfill a lot of our specific requests and tweaks, and they are very quick to respond to questions. Cons Although CRAFTS does have an email option, there is no current option to have a sort of inbox (or see past sent emails). You send off an email, and that's it; parents and staff must respond to YOUR work email, so it takes the communication off crafts and onto another platform. We are still working out our messaging/communication functions and seeing what works best for our team! Reasons for choosing CRAFTS Suited our needs the most, and this company offered the most flexibility Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. OR Orvia R. Executive Director Child Day Care Services ### "A Game Changer!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 7, 2024 Pros CRAFTS stands out for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, efficiency, and emphasis on communication and data security. It’s a robust system that significantly enhances the management and operation of our organization. Cons For new users, there might be a learning curve to understand and navigate through the various features of CRAFTS. More intuitive onboarding and user guides could help alleviate this. User experience can vary based on individual needs and expectations. Switched from [Parent](https://www.capterra.com/p/179039/Parent/) Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. SS sarhang S. Business Administrator Education Management ### "CRFTS is great. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 21, 2024 Pros User-Friendly Interface: One of CRAFTS's many standout features is its intuitive user interface. Navigating the platform is easy. Cons I like using CRAFT; I like everything about CRAFTS, but I don't know if there is anything I like least about CRAFTS. Switched from [Sandbox Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/213396/Sandbox-Platform/) Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. RB Richard B. Executive Director Primary/Secondary Education ### "Initial use and overall impression of Crafts and their client support" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 4, 2024 Overall, we are very pleased with Crafts, and although we have only been using it for a short period of time, we really like it's design and flexibility. Pros The process for billing, tracking and processing payments, and the underlying encryption and security of the information in our portfolio . Additionally, the process in managing our families and enrolments is intuitive and robust. There are still many new things I am discovering daily, but overall I am very happy with the software. It is stressful when switching over to new management software, but the support we received from \[sensitive content hidden\] and his team during our set up phase (we actually just starting using Crafts March 1st 2024 after initial training and rollout) was above and beyond my expectations. They are very responsive to any queries, and their support training videos are great reference resources during the initial start up phase. I would recommend their product without reservation! Cons None so far, meets our needs, has flexibility, and great support Switched from [Sandbox Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/213396/Sandbox-Platform/) [Procare Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/) Their software platform met our primary need for an efficient, accurate, secure and cost effective payment process system, with additional functionality in managing our client base at our early childhood learning centre. Reasons for choosing CRAFTS Much better payment processing system at a cost effective price Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. AF Alissa F. President Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Great User Friendly Program " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 6, 2023 User friendly, Great customer support Pros Takes so much off the plate of a volunteer board No more manual entry of enrolments Great tracking of attendance Great customer support! Accepts online payments Has parents fill out all necessary information, fill out on boarding and sign consents before they can successfully enroll Cons A couple features with re-enrolment that I didn’t like(not filing the re-enrolled kids into the new room) made for some manual calculations to ensure I didn’t overfill the classDidn’t automatically waitlist students when the capacity of the class was reached Didn’t email parents automatically when their child was successfully enrolled Complicated to set up drop box and EFT Reasons for choosing CRAFTS Canadian program Accepts payment All in one program Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. FL Frederique L. Educator Education Management ### "Way more efficient! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 1, 2023 CRAFTS has made my days a lot more efficient. I am able to have all the information I need right on the platform, I am able to communicate with the parents right away as I can send them e-mails and text messages right in the platform and can write down any observations I have. It helps me also see the progress my kids are making and I can log all the fun activities I have done with them! Pros What I like most about this product is that it is a much more efficient way to track everything I need to do! It is an all in one platform for daycares and makes communication with parents a lot easier and in real-time. Cons Personally, I do not feel as though this product has any cons so far. It has just made my life a lot easier. Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. MP Maena P. Administrator Education Management ### "Great product" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 1, 2023 Pros I love how intuitive the platform is. It helped manage my whole daycare (my employees, billing, children enrollement) and reduced my administrative hours by a huge amount.It is so simple to understand and easy to adapt to - it truly is a life saver and is very reasonably priced for all the features we have compared to similar programs.Also, the CRAFTS team was very present throughout the whole implementation which made the process even easier. Cons Transitioning online was a challenge and needed some adaptation but the team was there to guide through which made it way less intimidating Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. RT Raphaelle T. Educator Education Management ### "Being a user on Crafts" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 1, 2023 I would definitely recommend Crafts to other educators as it really simplifies everything whether it is through getting quick information about a specific child, taking the attendance, communicating quickly with one of the parents and keeping everything in track. You can find everything you need all in one place. Pros When using the Crafts' portal, everything is clear and easy to understand. It makes the communication with the children's parents easier. We can also have easy access to child details, attendance, and observation tracking. Cons Haven't found anything that I don't like about Crafts yet! Review source Vendor Referred - Incentive Offered: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/175381/CRAFTS-Childcare-Management-Software/reviews/) ## 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.