KidKare
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VisitKidKare vs OWNA
What both publish
| Fact | KidKare | OWNA |
|---|---|---|
| API | KidKare API is offered at state, sponsor, and site levels, with custom rates based on network size. | Custom API integration is offered on Enterprise, while the feature matrix says APIs are available on request. |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance | KidKare says its Food Program software is compliant in all 50 states and that enrollment forms and reports follow state-specific requirements. | Compliance tools address NQF requirements, ratios, health and safety, QIP and assessment preparation. |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Families receive photos, videos, daily information, feedback forms and messaging through the parent app. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas, United States | Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia |
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
OWNA plans
- Premium (Early Learning)A$1.49 a month
- Premium$39 a month
- LiteA$99 a month
- Premium OOSH/OSHCA$99 a month
- PremiumA$149 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick KidKare if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OWNA if…
OWNA suits childcare centres needing enrollment, attendance, family communication, payment, and lesson-planning tools. Lite and Premium target centres with 0–100 children, while Enterprise is for operators of 25 or more centres.