Parent - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Parent empowers educators, streamlines operations, and keeps families connected. Designed for childcare centers, preschools, and early education providers, Parent combines powerful tools with an intuitive interface to make managing your childcare business simple, efficient, and rewarding.

Here’s what makes Parent the ultimate solution for your childcare needs:

Engage Families

1. Interactive Newsfeed: Share the magic of the classroom with an engaging, scrollable feed that supports 40 photos per post, videos, and real-time updates. Parents feel connected and informed every step of the way.

2. Instant Messaging: Secure, two-way messaging keeps parents and educators in sync. Share important updates, individual messages, or group announcements—all in one place.

3. Daily Reports: From nap times to meals, parents receive detailed, automated updates on their child’s day, building trust and transparency.

Simplify Payments with Parent Pay

1. In-App Payments: Seamlessly collect payments directly through the app. Parents can pay instantly from their devices, and centers can track payments with ease.

2. Payment Scheduling: Offer flexible payment options, including recurring billing, to support families and reduce manual follow-ups.

3. Automated Invoicing: Save time with automated invoice generation and reminders, eliminating paperwork and improving cash flow.

4. No Hidden Fees: Transparent pricing with no surprises, plus the option to pass transaction fees onto parents.

Streamline Curriculum and Documentation

1. Lesson Planning: Build and share rich lesson plans that align with your center’s philosophy and goals.

2. Child Documentation: Effortlessly track observations, learning milestones, and assessments, all in one secure place.

3. Curriculum Builder: Enjoy built-in frameworks as well as fully customizable options through our curriculum builder that make documentation and implementation easy!

AI-Powered Insights and Documentation

• Save time and capture meaningful moments with AI-assisted post creation and observation summaries. Parent’s AI tools help educators:
• Generate rich, detailed observations based on learning frameworks.
• Create engaging posts with photo and video captions in seconds.
• Focus on what matters most, teaching and connecting with children.

Manage Your Centre with Confidence

1. Attendance and Check-Ins: Digital sign-in and attendance tracking make drop-off and pick-up seamless for families and educators.

2. Staff Management: Manage team schedules, permissions, and ratios in real-time. Empower your team with tools that make their day easier.

3. All-in-One Dashboard: A central hub for your operations, giving you a clear overview of your center’s daily activities, finances, and engagement metrics.

Multilingual Support

Parent bridges the gap between families and educators with multilingual capabilities, empowering families from diverse backgrounds to stay engaged and informed, no matter their language.

Secure and Scalable

Parent is designed for peace of mind:

• GDPR-Compliant: Your data is protected to the highest standards.
• Cloud-Based: Access Parent from any device, anywhere.
• Scalable: Whether you’re a small center or a large chain, Parent grows with you.

Why Choose Parent?

• Save hours every week on admin tasks.
• Strengthen family connections and satisfaction.
• Support your team with easy-to-use tools.
• Focus more on what truly matters: the children in your care.