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Compare Child Care Management Software

Child care management software helps child care providers manage their operations; compare the platforms you need and whether a free plan or trial is available.

This board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Brightwheel lists web, iOS and Android support; Cheqdin lists a free plan. Check pricing with the provider, since Brightwheel gives its pricing on request.

• 15 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 4 with a free tier
• Checked 22 Oct 2026

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   Cheqdincheqdin.com

   Cheqdin is cloud childcare-management software for schools, nurseries, daycare centres, out-of-school clubs, preschools, activity centres and childminders.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $68/mo
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   Kangarootimekangarootime.com

   Kangarootime is a cloud and mobile childcare-management platform covering administration, billing, attendance, classroom work and parent communication.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   illumineillumine.app

   Illumine is AI-powered childcare management software covering attendance, observations, enrollment, tuition collection and parent communication.

   6.3 APIOpenFree From $0.99/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
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   Lilliolillio.com

   Lillio is childcare management software for early childhood programs that combines center management, family engagement, curriculum, and professional…

   6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   KidKarekidkare.com

   KidKare automates CACFP menus, attendance, and claims for independent childcare centers filing directly with the state.

   6.0 APIOpenFree From $1,199/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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   Parentparent.app

   Parent is a cloud childcare-management platform for preschools, nurseries and early-education centers, combining administration, billing, attendance and family…

   5.9 APIOpenFree —
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   Connect Childcareconnectchildcare.com

   Connect Childcare offers nursery management software for administration, attendance, finance, child development, parent engagement, and daily operations.

   5.9 APIOpenFree From £50/mo
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   Smartcarerevtrak.com

   Smartcare is cloud-based, mobile-friendly childcare management software for daycare, preschool, and after-school programs.

   5.3 APIOpenFree —
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    Brightwheelmybrightwheel.com
    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    Famlyfamly.co
    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    Procare SolutionsProcare Solutions
    4.8 APIOpenFree From $25/mo
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    PlaygroundPlayground
    4.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Tadpolestadpoles.com
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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    EZCareEZCare
    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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    Jackrabbit CareJackrabbit Technologies
    3.8 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the devices and systems your staff use. The listed platforms include iOS, Android, web, Windows and macOS; Brightwheel, for example, lists web, iOS and Android support.

Check the product details for the platforms you need before comparing other factors.

Can I try it before paying?

Check whether the product offers a free plan or a free trial; they are different ways to try software. Cheqdin lists a free plan, and pricing details can vary by product.

Ask the provider about the trial terms and what happens when it ends.

How can I compare pricing?

Look for a stated pricing model and ask the maker for details when pricing is on request. Brightwheel lists its pricing as on request.

Compare the information the provider gives you with your budget and the plan you need.

Do I need a public API?

A public API is a documented way for other software to connect to a product. If you need that connection, check the API mark and confirm the details with the provider.

Can I use or change the software's code?

Open-source code can be inspected and, depending on its licence, changed. Check the open-source mark and read the licence terms if access to the code matters to you.

Questions

What is child care management software?

It is software for managing child care operations. Compare the platforms it runs on, pricing, and whether a free plan or trial is available.

Which child care software works on iPhone and Android?

The listed platform options include iOS and Android. Brightwheel lists both, along with web support; check product details for the platforms you need.

Is there free child care management software?

Cheqdin lists a free plan. A free trial is different from an ongoing free plan, so check the provider's terms.

How do I compare child care software pricing?

Check the provider's pricing model and ask for a quote if the price is on request. Brightwheel lists pricing on request.

What does a public API mean for child care software?

A public API is a documented way for other software to connect to a product. Check whether the product has an API if that connection matters to you.

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