18.0
Cheqdin is childcare software for managing daycares, nurseries, after-school programs and wrap-around care.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Child Care Management Software in 2026
Child care management software helps childcare providers organise their work and coordinate with families. Use this list to compare products before opening a website or plan page. Check platform details carefully if you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. An Android app may be available, while other options in the category run on iOS, the web, Windows, macOS or through an API.
27.8
illumine is childcare management software available on the web, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWeb
37.6
Kangarootime is a childcare and school-program management service delivered through web, iOS, and Android apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
- 4
KidKare
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2 - 5
Parent
Parent is a childcare management platform for centers handling enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing, and children’s learning journeys.
AndroidiOSWeb7.2 - 6
Connect Childcare
Connect Childcare is paid nursery management software for administration, attendance, finance, child development, parent engagement, and daily operations.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.0From £50 a month - 7
Famly
Famly is childcare management software for enrollment, attendance, billing, lesson planning, and communication with families.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 8
Lillio
Lillio is childcare management software for early childhood programs, combining center operations, family engagement, curriculum, and professional development.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 9
Brightwheel
Brightwheel is a platform for early education programs that combines enrollment, billing, family messaging, lesson planning, and other program tasks.
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 10
Smartcare
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 115.9From $25 a month
- 12
Tadpoles
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 134.5
- 14
Jackrabbit Care
Jackrabbit Technologies
4.3 - 15
Playground
Playground
4.3
Choosing well
Check Android access
Look for an Android app when you need to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Platform listings can also show iOS, web, Windows, macOS or API access.
A web version may suit a shared computer, while a native phone app can be more convenient away from a desk. Confirm the platform on the product page before signing up.
Compare pricing models
Pricing models in this category include paid, freemium and free options. Brightwheel lists pricing on request, while Cheqdin lists a free plan.
Review the plan page for the software you are considering. A free trial is also offered by software in this category, so check its terms and duration before relying on it.
Review free-plan limits
A free plan can help you assess whether a service fits your setting before paying. Cheqdin and Playground are examples with free-plan information in their listings.
Check what access continues after a trial or free period, and whether a paid plan is needed for the work you require.
Check the provider
The listings include maker details for products such as Connect Childcare, Famly, illumine, Kangarootime, KidKare, Lillio and Parent.
Headquarters and founding year can help you identify the provider behind a product. Use the linked website for current company and support information.
Questions people ask
Which platforms are represented in this category?
The category includes software running on iOS, Android, the web, Windows, macOS and through an API. Platform availability differs by product.
Can I use child care software on an Android phone?
Yes, Android apps are listed for products such as Brightwheel. Check the individual product listing because platform support differs.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Cheqdin and Playground list free plans. Review the individual plan details before choosing a service.
Is a free trial available?
A free trial is offered by software in this category. Check the product's website for eligibility, duration and terms.
Does pricing appear for every product?
Pricing details differ. Brightwheel lists pricing on request, while other products show a free or freemium model in their listing.