AfterSchool HQ
7.9#3 in childcare management softwareFrom $490 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitAfterSchool HQ vs Sandbox Software
Sandbox Software
6.9#10 in childcare management softwareFrom $47 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AfterSchool HQ | Sandbox Software |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Staff can record attendance, edit check-in and check-out times, add internal notes and view attendance reports. | The system provides attendance dashboards, child check-in and check-out, head-count reports, and staff-hour tracking. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Integrations | Stripe is used for payment processing and providers can access Stripe payouts from the dashboard. | The pricing FAQ identifies Stripe as the merchant used for payment processing. |
AfterSchool HQ plans
- FreeFree
- Enterprise + Autopilot$490 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- LitePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
Sandbox Software plans
- 0-24 Children — Monthly$47 a month
- 0-24 Children — Yearly$59 a month
- 25-49 Children — Monthly$63 a month
- 25-49 Children — Yearly$79 a month
- 50-99 Children — Monthly$103 a month
- 50-99 Children — Yearly$129 a month
Pick AfterSchool HQ if…
It suits schools, activity providers, and youth programs that need online registration, payments, attendance tools, and parent communication. Parents can use it to find activities, register, and pay.
Pick Sandbox Software if…
Sandbox suits childcare owners and operators who need attendance, billing, records, and parent communication tools for a center or preschool. It serves providers across North America.