Free for home daycares with up to 10 kids

Home daycare software that’s finally simple and free

You started your home daycare to care for kids, not wrestle with spreadsheets. CheckInKids gives you digital check-in, billing, and parent communication — free for up to 10 children.

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4.9/5 rating
No per-child fees
COPPA compliant

Running a home daycare shouldn’t mean drowning in paperwork

You wear every hat — teacher, cook, accountant, receptionist. Let software handle the admin so you can focus on the kids.

Paper sign-in sheets everywhere

Stacks of binders, lost sheets, illegible signatures. Digital check-in replaces it all with a simple PIN or QR code on any tablet.

Chasing down payments

No more awkward reminders or cash envelopes. Auto-generate invoices and let parents pay online. Get deposits next day via Stripe.

Parents asking "how was their day?"

Send photo updates, activity notes, and messages right from the app. Read receipts tell you exactly who saw your message.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Purpose-built tools that save you hours every week.

Digital Check-In

Replace paper sign-in sheets with a touchscreen kiosk. Parents enter their PIN or scan a QR code — takes 5 seconds.

  • Works on any tablet or phone
  • PIN or QR code check-in
  • Automatic attendance records
  • Digital signature capture
  • Late pickup detection

Digital Check-In interface

CheckInKids vs. managing it yourself

See what changes when you switch from paper and spreadsheets to CheckInKids.

Feature
CheckInKids
Others
Digital check-in/check-out
Automatic attendance records
Online parent payments
Message read receipts
Auto-generated invoices
Free for small providers
No per-child fees
Setup in under 30 minutes

Trusted by childcare providers

See why providers are switching to CheckInKids.

I run my home daycare alone with 8 kids. CheckInKids replaced my paper binder, payment reminders, and group texts — all in one app.

Lisa T.
Home Daycare Provider
Ohio

Parents love the check-in kiosk. It makes my small home daycare feel just as professional as the big centers.

Maria G.
Family Daycare Owner
Florida

The billing feature alone saves me hours. No more handwritten receipts or chasing payments through Venmo.

Angela K.
In-Home Provider
Minnesota

Built by a daycare owner, for daycare owners

Unlike big software companies where you're just a ticket number, CheckInKids is built by someone who actually ran a daycare. We offer real 1-on-1 setup help and fast, personal support.

Real human supportFast responsesWe care about your success

Simple, flat-rate pricing

No per-child fees. No hidden costs. Just one predictable monthly price.

Starter
$15/mo
Up to 15 students
Most Popular
Growth
$40/mo
Up to 49 students
Professional
$75/mo
Up to 150 students

Frequently asked questions

Ready to go digital?

Join home daycare providers who have ditched the paper binders. Start free — no credit card required.

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