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Alliance CORE

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of Alliance CORE

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LL

Laura L.  
Owner and Provider  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I would consider.."

January 20, 2022

5.0

Alliance Core is an experience! I am so happy that I am able to be apart of it. The program itself is rich, full of benefits I know that have yet to tapped into!

Pros

What I like most about the software is that you can play around/search for things and you will be able to find what you are looking for. If all that doesn’t work the staff is always willing to help you!!

Cons

One of my cons for the program is and this may sound silly but.. I am not correct type of typer where the time has to look right for the block to be ok (ex 7:38am) l like to just be able to get in and be able to do it and the block know what I mean like (ex 738am) it to me will save time when adding numbers in a space. Also I still have to print paperwork to send to CCCP.. wish that can be eliminated.

Alternatives considered

[KidKare Food Program](https://www.capterra.com/p/166858/Kid-Kare/)

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

It was offered to me as a trail for free😎☺️🥴 However, this program is something I consider for purchasing.

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LE

Lora E.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Benefits of Using Alliance CORE"

June 30, 2025

5.0

Our program uses the CORE daily and it has been a huge improvement over using paper enrollment forms and getting parents to enroll online easily. The ease of checking who is attending and keep track of daily activities has been great. One of my favorite aspects is being able to sync with CCCAP and I don't have to submit additional forms for getting paid from CCCAP.

Pros

I love customer support and that the specialists listen and respond to good input about what we need and ideas on how to improve it.

Cons

The number of older grandparents who struggle with resetting their safety code to check children in and out is probably our number one issue.

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KW

Kathy W.  
Owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Elv-Thursday’s child"

January 30, 2022

5.0

Fabulous customer service through email - very quick response time. In person- very patient, helpful and quick response time

Pros

Has mad my job So much easier in so many ways. The updated are fabulous additions. Didn’t even know I needed/ wanted additions. Everything in one place. Easily accessible

Cons

Only con is that it has. Ella specific for CO. Other states have to input info in oddly named cell.

Review Source

NG

Noanie G.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A wonderful tool"

January 25, 2022

4.0

Overall, I have been very impressed. They are always willing to help and have been patient if I have had to ask more than once. I think it covers each facet needed for the business.

Pros

This program has been easy to learn and has helped immensely with the efficient running of the school.

Cons

Not sure as I am still learning about all the features. I do wish there was more hands on training when I purchased it. Having said that, the support I have received from the company has been outstanding. They are always willing to help, usually in a timely manner.

Alternatives considered

[brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/)

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

Because they are a company located in Denver, they can work directly with licensing in the state and they are always available to lend support.

Review Source

CE

Coreen E.  
Administrator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Reports"

February 2, 2022

4.0

We have had great experience, there has been time of frustration learning the system as it changed over the years. They are always upgrade and adding to make it an easier system with more option to use.

Pros

That you can useful information in a short time, I use the system every day to check on attendance and then can follow up with parents if there is an issue that we can help with. Licensing reports help me stay on track with staff trainings, I do my food reports, there is so many useful reports at my fingertips.

Cons

That there is no payroll feature, I had always done my payroll in procare so when we dropped it I had to go to a payroll service for director payroll, but 7 employees do not have account, so I am now doing them by hand.

Switched from

[Procare Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/23486/Procare-Child-Care-Management/)

I partnered with Early Head Start and the system they asked us to use.

Review Source

LJ

Lennae J.  
preschool director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Rural small preschool"

January 29, 2022

4.0

I love it for attendance and ATS. Still learning some functionality and looking forward to using the tuition payment option (maybe( in the summer.

Pros

We use this feature becuase it collects attendance and it automatically connects it to the ATS for CCAP. This is a HUGE help. The barcode for easy check in is amazing.

Cons

doing staff files on line. It is incredibly time consuming to scan in each this, especially because we have to have a paper file anyway. I tried to utilize this feature and it wasn't necessary.

Alternatives considered

[brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/)

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

its ability to feed attendance to the state for CCAP

Review Source

DK

Dania K.  
Managing Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great value for the price a must have "

January 28, 2022

4.0

The experience has been very positive! the response is personal and quick.

Pros

How easy it is to operate. Tracking of attendance and enrollment is the best and very important to our operations. The fact that it integrated with the CCAP system is a must. Our families do not have to use two systems. The Core system and ATS system "talk" to each other.

Cons

Not sure about the Intergrations with our accounting software. Quickbooks

Review Source

TB

Terry B.  
director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to manage school processes"

January 28, 2022

5.0

Pros

I just started using ELV when I started this job. ELV makes it easy to track attendance, make sure immunizations and trainings are up to date, and maintain ratios. Even a non-techie like me can easily use ELV. I highly recommend.

Cons

I wish that the page that lists expired staff trainings show the expired trainings in red. It's hard to find some of the documents without going through the whole file.

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DL

Debi L.  
owner/operator  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ELV is Great and has great customer service People to help out at any time!"

February 1, 2022

4.0

Love the product, Love the people, and even have ongoing trainings!

Pros

Interface with the State and rate of pay from CCCAP is much faster making it a one time sign in for parents.

Cons

Wish it would intergrate with the CIIS also so we could just download the shot records with no mistakes instead of just looking at them in their database.

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

KidKare does not connect with the state and does not include shot records.

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LK

Lori K.  
Head of School  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Childcare use of ELV Alliance Core"

January 20, 2022

5.0

We really love it and the technical staff are very responsive.

Pros

I love that it tracks everything and the easy of use to check in and out for parents and staff.

Cons

When there are glitches. Or when the internet is down - which has nothing to do with CORE.

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

The ease of the technical team setting it all up for us and the reduced cost to get us started.

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BA

Bree A.  
Home Provider  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Core"

January 31, 2022

5.0

I love the staff and support. It is easy to use and nice to pull reports that are needed for food program and licensing.

Pros

I like that it is easy to use for families and our program. I also like that it incorporates CCCAP and paperless.

Cons

The billing feature could be easier to use and for families.

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AB

Amber B.  
Member/Owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "elv-amber"

January 31, 2022

4.0

I have loved working in this platform. If I do not do something everyday I do find it hard to remember how to do what I need done.

Pros

That i do not need to print everything off and I can keep it electronic.

Cons

I feel like sometimes I want it to do more things that it does not do

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JAM

Jo Anne M.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Alliance Core"

January 25, 2022

4.0

Okay system, wish it was more user friendly.

Pros

Good at keeping track of children's records and attendance. Good for licensing

Cons

Often hard to find things easily. Too many report to comb through to find just basic information. Did not like when we used billing.

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

I did not have a choice

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MM

Miranda M.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CORE review"

February 1, 2022

4.0

Pros

Being able to connect it to CCAP software and entering meal data.

Cons

Sometimes, it is hard to find different functions, even with training.

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GM

Gloria M.  
Owner/ provider  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Alliance review"

January 28, 2022

4.0

Pros

I like it because its easy for me to keep track of children's records and my records.

Cons

I dont like that it cost a monthly fee. I feel that it should be cheaper especially for small childcare programs.

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RJ

Roxanne J.  
Owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Awesome service"

January 28, 2022

5.0

Wonderful. Won't go anywhere else.

Pros

CORE is very beneficial to any childcare organization. Easy to use and always has someone there to help if neededl.

Cons

N/A There isn't anything I haven't liked about CORE.

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

Liked the quick response to questions and the ease of enrolling.

Review Source

DA

Daielle A.  
Director/Administrator  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Director "

January 25, 2022

3.0

Pros

The way it set up and the teachers can commutate with families.

Cons

the getting the families on board with it. They wouldn't enter the information or finish it.

Alternatives considered

[brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/)

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

you help me set it up and it was free.

Review Source

FM

Flora M.  
Home provider  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Alliance core"

January 29, 2022

5.0

It’s great and I always get help if I need .

Pros

I have more time to spend with kids. I can use my time more effectively in the classe.

Cons

I like alll . It’s a great program and easy to use

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KM

Krissy M.  
Program Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "My Review "

January 25, 2022

4.0

Pros

Pretty easy to use; easy to input information

Cons

Some glitches sometimes; no daily communication option with parents

Alternatives considered

[brightwheel](https://www.capterra.com/p/144060/brightwheel/)

Review Source

JR

Julie R.  
Operations Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We love CORE"

January 20, 2022

5.0

Wonderful

Pros

We use it everyday and really depend on it.

Cons

We wish we could send out links in texts, that there were more tutorials and Q&As especially when there are updates to the system.

Review Source

TP

Telaya P.  
Administrator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent product for overall child care center management "

January 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent experience overall and I can always get instant assistance over the phone if needed

Pros

I don’t know how we made it before ELV. The features are great and easy to use!

Cons

I haven’t found any features that I don’t like

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CL

Chelsea L.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Alliance CORE- Improved communication "

February 1, 2022

5.0

I really love how simple it is to navigate once you spend some time with it.

Pros

I love that it is a great avenue of communication between families and staff. It also allows us to easily document a child's records and refer back to them quickly.

Cons

It takes some getting used to as there are a lot of features.

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SM

Stacy M.  
Asst. Director  
Individual & Family Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Review"

August 13, 2022

4.0

Very pleased

Pros

The ROMs and that ELV interfaces with ATS.

Cons

The graph charts are nice, but not used.

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LW

Lauren W.  
Director  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very Helpful "

January 20, 2022

4.0

very good.

Pros

The parent communication, easily update parents apps and information, the parent app

Cons

Need a similar system with the employees where they can sign up, update their info with an app, etc.

Reason for choosing Alliance CORE

recommended

Review Source

OQ

Olivia Q.  
Assistant Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Alliance CORE in Small Childcare Centers"

January 25, 2022

5.0

Pros

CORE is very user friendly, any user could learn the system quickly. I also enjoyed that an representative was available for training when I began using the system, that customer service helped tremendously.

Cons

I wish I could organize the reports to more of my preference. It is great that they are alphabetized, but I would love the option to put in folders for different filed to be sorted into.

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