17.8
illumine is childcare management software available on the web, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWeb
Best Child Care Software in 2026
Child care software helps providers manage attendance check-in, enrollment and waitlists, billing, parent communication, staff schedules, lesson plans and incident records. Compare the functions you need, pricing options and platform coverage. Android availability matters on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones, so confirm an Android app; also check web, iOS, Windows or macOS access when relevant.
27.7
OWNA is paid childcare management software from a company headquartered in Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia.
AndroidiOSWeb
37.6
Kangarootime is a childcare and school-program management service delivered through web, iOS, and Android apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Kinderpedia Admissions
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From €49 a month - 5
KidKare
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2 - 6
Parent
Parent is a childcare management platform for centers handling enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing, and children’s learning journeys.
AndroidiOSWeb7.2 - 7
Procare
Procare is childcare management software for daycare, preschool, Head Start, early childhood education, in-home care, multi-center operators, and other youth programs.
AndroidiOSWeb7.0From $25 a month - 8
LineLeader
LineLeader brings enrollment, family communication, and center operations software together for early education, childcare, private school, and…
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.8From $65 a month - 9
QikKids
QikKids is a platform for Kindergarten and out-of-school-hours care services, combining child management, attendance, family communication, lesson planning and billing.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.8 - 10
Famly
Famly is childcare management software for enrollment, attendance, billing, lesson planning, and communication with families.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 11
Lillio
Lillio is childcare management software for early childhood programs, combining center operations, family engagement, curriculum, and professional development.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 12
EZChildTrack
EZChildTrack is online childcare management software for program directors, site coordinators, and staff.
AndroidiOSWeb6.5 - 13
ChildPilot
ChildPilot is a web and mobile platform for managing childcare enrollment and day-to-day center operations.
AndroidiOSWeb6.4 - 14
Brightwheel
Brightwheel is a platform for early education programs that combines enrollment, billing, family messaging, lesson planning, and other program tasks.
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 15
ChildCare Sage
ChildCare Sage is childcare management software for traditional centers, drop-off centers, preschools, afterschool centers, summer camps, and…
macOSWindows6.3 - 16
Kindertales
Kindertales is childcare management software for coordinating enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing, lesson planning, staff, devices, and finances.
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 17
Tadpoles
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 18
ChildWatch
Web4.6
Choosing well
Check Android access
Platform coverage varies across child care tools. Brightwheel lists web, iOS and Android support, while ChildWatch lists web access.
If staff or families use Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones, verify that the service has an Android app and check which tasks work there.
Match the daily workflows
Use the comparison fields to match attendance check-in, enrollment and waitlists, billing and payments, parent portals or apps, staff scheduling, lesson planning and incident tracking.
Prioritize the workflows your centre needs to handle in one place, then confirm the details with the provider.
Review plans and trials
A free plan is available from items in this category, and a free trial is available from items in this category. Check what is included before entering payment details.
Pricing may be listed as a paid plan with a quote on request, or as freemium with a free plan.
Plan for your wider setup
Platforms represented in this category include web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS. Check access for administrators, staff and families on the devices they use.
An API can matter when the child care system needs to connect with another service.
Questions people ask
Is there child care software for Android phones?
Yes. Android support is represented in this category. Brightwheel lists Android alongside web and iOS; verify app coverage for the tool you choose.
Can child care software run in a browser?
Yes. Web access is represented in this category, and ChildWatch lists web as a platform.
Are free plans available?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items in this category. ChildPilot is listed as freemium with a free plan.
What features should I compare?
Compare attendance check-in, enrollment and waitlists, billing and payments, parent portal or app, staff scheduling, lesson planning and incident tracking.
How is pricing shown?
Listings may show a free plan, freemium access or paid pricing. Pricing on request is used for services such as Brightwheel and ChildWatch.