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CRAFTS — Childcare Management Software Built for Canadian Providers

CRAFTS is cloud-based childcare management software built specifically for Canadian daycare centres, childcare providers, and multi-site operators.

CRAFTS brings enrollment, children and family records, attendance, billing, payments, staff management, documents, reporting, observations, and parent communication together in one centralized platform—helping operators reduce spreadsheets, paper processes, and duplicate data entry.

Designed for Canadian childcare, CRAFTS supports organizations managing CWELCC-related administration, subsidies, fee structures, attendance, staff documentation, compliance requirements, and parent communication.

Built for Canadian Childcare Operators

CRAFTS is designed for organizations that need more than a basic parent communication app. Directors and administrators can manage day-to-day operations while maintaining visibility across programs, staff, children, families, and locations.

CRAFTS is well suited for:

Daycare owners and directors looking to reduce administrative work

Growing childcare centres managing enrollment, billing, attendance, and documentation

Multi-site organizations requiring centralized management and reporting

Childcare networks and home childcare agencies managing distributed programs

Key Capabilities

Billing & Payments

Batch billing and invoicing

Custom fees, credits, adjustments, and billing periods

Family account balances and payment history

Electronic payment workflows

Subsidy and fee management

Financial reports and tax receipts

Attendance & Daily Operations

Child attendance tracking and daily rosters

Room and program management

Parent absence notifications

Staff time and attendance

Operational reports and data exports

Centralized child and family records

Parent Engagement

Keep families connected through the CRAFTS Parent Portal, available on web and mobile devices. Parents can view account balances, manage payments, receive daily observations and updates, view securely shared photos and videos, review attendance, submit absence notifications, access financial documents and tax receipts, and communicate securely with their childcare provider.

Staff Management & Compliance

Staff records and documentation

ECE and other credential tracking

Certification and expiry monitoring

Renewal reminders

Staff scheduling and time tracking

Centralized document management

Compliance and operational reporting

CWELCC & Canadian Administration

CRAFTS is designed with Canadian childcare administration in mind, helping operators manage workflows associated with CWELCC, subsidies, reduced fees, attendance, staffing, documentation, and reporting. Centralized records and reports help administrators maintain accurate information and respond to operational requirements.

Multi-Site Management

For organizations operating multiple childcare locations, CRAFTS provides centralized visibility while allowing individual centres to manage their own operations. Administrators can filter by location, monitor organization-wide activity, and manage access based on user roles.

Reduce Administrative Work. Improve Visibility.

CRAFTS replaces spreadsheets, paper binders, and disconnected administrative systems with a centralized platform for childcare operations.

Directors gain better visibility into enrollment, attendance, billing, staff, documentation, and families, while educators spend less time on administrative tasks and families get easier access to the information they need.

Implementation & Support

CRAFTS provides structured onboarding and support to help childcare organizations transition from existing software, spreadsheets, or paper-based processes. Data migration assistance and customer support help teams get established quickly.

CRAFTS is built for Canadian childcare providers that want less administrative work, better visibility, and a more connected experience.