EdSkout
EdSkout is an all-in-one daycare management platform for childcare centers, from small home daycares to multi-branch operations.
What EdSkout is
EdSkout is an all-in-one daycare management platform for childcare centers, from small home daycares to multi-branch operations. It brings together attendance, fee management, staff scheduling, parent communication, food menus, activity planning and reporting. Attendance can be recorded by QR code or manual check-in and check-out, with duration tracking, parent alerts and multi-branch reporting. Fee tools support hourly, daily and monthly rates, automated billing, payment tracking, branch-specific fees and reminders. Parents can view attendance, activities, meals, progress, photos and videos, messages, fee statements and payment history. Notifications can be sent by SMS, email or app push. EdSkout also includes CCTV integration and a lead module that records WhatsApp messages as enquiries. It offers a 20-day free-access option, with paid plans at $23.99 a month and $35.99 a month. The platform is available on Android, iOS and the web, and includes a parent mobile app.
Good
- QR-code and manual attendance check-in
- Billing supports hourly, daily and monthly rates
- Parents can view photos, videos and fee history
- Notifications can use SMS, email or app push
- Available on Android, iOS and web
Watch out
- No free plan; free access lasts 20 days
- Essential costs $23.99 a month
- Premium costs $35.99 a month
Who it suits
EdSkout suits daycare administrators, teachers, staff, parents and owners managing multiple branches. Its scheduling, attendance, billing and family communication tools cover day-to-day childcare operations.
Verdict
EdSkout combines childcare operations and parent communication in one platform, with options for attendance, billing and reporting across branches. Consider its paid plans and included features against the needs of your center.
Plans and prices
From EdSkout's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Trial / Starter | Free | Kids management · attendance · activities · notifications · food menu · basic reports · 20 Days Free Access |
| Essential | $23.99 a month | Kids management · attendance · activities with photo uploads · parent notifications · leads · food menu · staff management · class and branch management · fee structure · holiday management · day planner · basic reports · $23.99/month |
| Premium | $35.99 a month | Essential features · custom branding · chatbot assistance · expense management · payment status tracking · advanced reports · priority support · enhanced customization · online payment collection · $35.99/month |
The facts
Each one read from EdSkout's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Attendance
- Attendance supports real-time dashboards, QR-code check-in and check-out, duration tracking, parent notifications and multi-branch reporting.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Core operations
- The platform handles attendance tracking, fee management, staff scheduling, parent communication, food menus, activity planning and reporting.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The about page states that EdSkout includes CCTV integration, and its lead module records WhatsApp messages as enquiries.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Notifications
- Notifications can be sent through SMS, email and mobile-app push notifications, with templates and automated reminders.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Parent portal
- Parents can access real-time attendance, daily activities, meals, progress, photos and videos, messaging, fee statements and payment history.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Privacy safeguards
- Its privacy policy states that it uses encryption, secure certified facilities, backups, access controls and security audits.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- EdSkout is an all-in-one daycare management platform for childcare centers, from small home daycares to large multi-branch operations.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Scale
- The about page reports more than 10 daycares, 1,000 children managed, 1,000 parents connected and 10-plus hours saved weekly.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Security
- EdSkout states that it provides HIPAA- and COPPA-compliant data protection with role-based access controls.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Support
- The FAQ says the support team aims to respond within 24 hours, while the privacy policy lists Monday-Friday office hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST.checked 1 Oct 2001
- Target users
- EdSkout provides tailored experiences for daycare administrators, teachers and staff, parents, and multi-branch owners.checked 1 Oct 2001
Money
- Billing
- Fee management supports hourly, daily and monthly rates, automated billing, payment tracking, branch-specific fees and fee reminders.checked 1 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 2025checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Pune, Indiachecked 28 Sep 2001
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