It suits childcare providers that need to manage enrolment, bookings, billing, attendance, and parent communication.
Free plan From $68 a month AndroidiPhone & iPadWebAPI
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Best Child Care Management Software 2026
Child care management software brings providers' daily tasks together in one system. This list gives buyers a way to compare tools such as Brightwheel, Cheqdin, Famly and Playground.
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures the makers publish, with nothing scored. Compare platform support, pricing approach, free access and maker details before you choose.
02
KidKare
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
03
Connect Childcare
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.3 Visit
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illumine
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.3 Visit
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Lillio
Lillio suits childcare center owners and directors, educators, and families who need center operations, billing, curriculum, or family engagement tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.1 Visit
8
Parent
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.5 Visit Parent suits childcare centers that need shared enrollment, communication, attendance, and billing workflows.
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Brightwheel
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit Brightwheel is for early education programs looking to manage enrollment, billing, family communication, lessons, and staff tasks in one platform.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your setup
Software on this list may run on iOS, Android, the web, APIs, Windows or macOS. Confirm that each option works with the devices and systems your staff use.
EZCare lists Windows support. Brightwheel lists web, iOS and Android support.
Review pricing and free options
This selection includes paid, freemium and free pricing models. Brightwheel gives pricing on request; Cheqdin shows a free plan, and Playground is listed as free.
Some tools in this category provide a free trial. Check the terms before moving your records.
Review the maker information
For products including Connect Childcare, Famly, illumine, Kangarootime, KidKare, Lillio and Parent, the list shows maker headquarters and founding years.
Use those details as background alongside platform and pricing information.
Questions
What platforms can child care software use?
Products in this list may support iOS, Android, web, API, Windows or macOS. Check each product's platform details before choosing.
Can I find free child care software?
Cheqdin shows a free plan, while Playground is listed as free. Some tools also provide a free trial.
Does Brightwheel show a public price?
Brightwheel is listed as paid, with pricing on request.
Which product lists Windows support?
EZCare lists Windows as its platform.
Do listings include maker background?
The list gives maker headquarters and founding years for Connect Childcare, Famly, illumine, Kangarootime, KidKare, Lillio and Parent.
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