The only daycare software that shows you when parents actually read your messages. No more uncertainty.
Plan your parent communications in advance. Write it Monday, send it Friday automatically.
No per-child fees that balloon as you grow. One predictable monthly price regardless of enrollment.
Created by someone who actually ran a daycare. We understand your real pain points, not just theory.
Replace paper sign-in sheets with a modern digital system
Parents scan their unique QR code for instant touchless check-in. Works with any smartphone camera.
Secure 4-digit PIN codes for families who prefer traditional input. Easy to remember, hard to guess.
Turn any tablet or computer into a dedicated check-in station. Full-screen mode prevents accidental exits.
Capture parent signatures on touchscreen at check-in/out. Stored securely for compliance and licensing.
Know exactly which room each child is in throughout the day. Staff can update locations with one tap.
Automatic notifications when children are picked up late. Track late fees automatically.
Get paid faster with automated invoicing and online payments
Generate invoices automatically based on attendance or set schedules. No manual calculations needed.
Parents pay securely with credit/debit cards via Stripe. Funds deposited to your bank next business day.
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly billing. Set custom rates per child or use standard pricing.
Automatically calculate and apply late pickup fees based on your rules. Parents see charges in real-time.
Download professional PDF invoices for records or to share with parents who prefer paper copies.
See who has paid, who owes, and payment history at a glance. Send reminders with one click.
Keep families connected with real-time updates
Know exactly when parents see your messages. No more wondering if they got the memo. Unique to CheckInKids!
Write messages now, send them later. Perfect for announcements, reminders, and weekly updates.
Send to all parents, specific classrooms, or individual families. You control the audience.
Share photos of activities throughout the day. Parents love seeing their kids in action.
Parents receive email alerts for important messages. They never miss critical updates.
Real-time feed of daily activities, meals, naps, and milestones. Parents stay connected all day.
Organize all your data in one secure place
Store health info, allergies, emergency contacts, and authorized pickups for every child.
Bulk import students from spreadsheets. Migrate from another system in minutes, not hours.
Set which days each child is expected. Filter your dashboard to show only who should be there today.
Manage who can pick up each child. Staff see photos and names at check-out for verification.
Assign children to classrooms. Track capacity and maintain proper ratios.
Generate detailed reports for licensing, billing, or analysis. Export to CSV or PDF.
Give families their own login to stay connected
Works on any device - iPhone, Android, tablet, or computer. No app store download required.
Parents view their child's complete check-in/out history. Great for tracking hours.
Parents view invoices and pay securely from their portal. Reduces your admin work.
See all activity feed posts, photos, and messages in one place.
Parents access and sign important documents. No more lost paperwork.
Parents control how they receive notifications - email, push, or both.