illumine
8.6#2 in early childhood education softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visitillumine vs KidKare
What both publish
| Fact | illumine | KidKare |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Attendance supports QR and kiosk check-in, leave tracking, staff-child ratios, geofencing and electronic signatures. | Attendance and meal counts can be recorded from any device, with in/out time tracking, temperature recording at check-in, and allergy alerts. |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Richardson, Texas, United States |
| Support | Official support includes email at [email protected] and in-app live chat, with training videos and onboarding guidance. | KidKare lists a Knowledge Hub, chat feature, support tickets, live webinars, and onboarding resources. |
illumine plans
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
- ScalePriced on request
KidKare plans
- KidKare Food Program—
- Food Program$129 a month
- Parachute + Food Program$163.99 a month
- Food Program$1,199 a year
- Parachute + Food Program$1,479 a year
Pick illumine if…
illumine may suit childcare providers looking to manage enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing, and lesson planning. Centers considering it should review the plan capabilities and request pricing.
Pick KidKare if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.