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Sandbox ChildCare Management

All-in-One Child Care Management Software

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Sandbox ChildCare Management Reviews

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4.9

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103

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.59/10

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Pros and cons

Love the Parent Portal feature and ease of registration. We love being able to communicate with parents and send pictures to them throughout the day.
Sandbox Software is easy to use and the customer service is outstanding. Records and data are compiled in an easy format to learn and use.
Parents love the ability of paying online and seeing real-time posts from teachers about their child. Sandbox Customer Service is Top Notch.
There are some confusing settings with the billing feature.
I have parents get confused when they login with their personal email when the account is setup under the other parent and see a zero balance.
Financial records are confusing and I sometimes have a hard time getting the forms I want.
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Christine H.

Education Management, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Child Care Software

Reviewed 3 years ago

Amazing.... best investment for our organization

Pros

So easy to use the software and keeps parents files and financial information easy to track and stay on top of during the pandemic and our closure it allowed me to run the daycare remotely. I can't imagine without the software how difficult it would have been to manage everything without the software. So many filters allow you to get the information you need

Cons

Some things are hard coded and can't be changed

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Hi Christine, Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review!

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Maegan P.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Childcare Software

Reviewed 3 years ago

Overall, great experience!

Pros

Overall, the program is easy to use and has helped our billing process. We have been able to use the teacher app for check in and that has help tremendously through COVID. The customer service is over the top awesome. I am VERY thankful that we have someone to chat with and for the most part the same few people each time. To have them available when I need help for myself or a parent asks a questions and invaluable.

Cons

There are different aspects that do not work for our specific program when it comes to running different reports. But we like so many things about the program that we have worked around it or changed how we maneuver things to adapt to running a correct reporting. I do like however that if something does not work we can tell support and they will put in a ticket for us.

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Hi Maegan, Thanks for the great review! I am happy to share with you that custom reporting is scheduled to be released at some point next year.

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Rhonda K.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Love this program. Very user friendly and great support.

Reviewed 3 years ago

Very happy with this program. It is so easy to use, allows you to not only track the attendance of the children but staff as well. The support is terrific, always someone available to provide guidance. We have tried several programs and this is by far our preferred!

Pros

The software is very user friendly and forgiving if you make accounting errors. The support is efficient and reliable. Love the Parent Portal feature and ease of registration. We love being able to communicate with parents and send pictures to them throughout the day.

Cons

Cannot customize your billing dates to use the auto billing feature if you are not in Ontario. There is no way to track children if they visit in multiple programs throughout the day. At times in child care you need to move children for ratio purposes and there is no way to track what room they are in if not their primary assigned room.

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Hi Rhonda, We appreciate the great review and feedback you provided.

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An D.

Education Management, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Easy childcare management tool

Reviewed 3 years ago

Overall, this product is good for what we need. We don't need all the bells and whistles so it's at the price point we want.

Pros

It is easy to set up and use. The customer service team is responsive and quick to answer your questions and take your suggestions.

Cons

The integration to the teacher app could be better. Either features for admin need to be on the teacher app or another app for admin would be nice. Also, if there was a way to keep login for the app, it would be awesome!

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Hi An, Thanks for this great review!

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Denise L.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Sandbox Preschool Software

Reviewed 3 years ago

The biggest pro to this software is the almost immediate support you can get from software professionals.

Pros

This software is easy to use for both teachers, administration and parents.

Cons

I would like to have the ability to create my own reports.

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Hi Denise, Thanks for your amazing review! Happy to hear your find it so easy to work in, as that is something we put a lot of focus on.

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Patrick E.

Education Management, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Amazing product that will save you time!

Reviewed 4 years ago

Everyone I've worked with has helped me through any challenges that have come up almost instantly. Amazing customer service.

Pros

The product is easy to use, and streamlines many of the processes we use in operating our child development center.

Cons

I really love everything. I would like to implement the credit/debit card payment feature, but unfortunately the transaction/interest fees are more than we are able to manage.

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Hi Patrick, Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review!

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Judy C.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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It makes organizing so much easier. Your staff has been very helpful

Reviewed 4 years ago

The staff at Sandbox has always been available to help me whenever I had questions. They are also very good at listening to suggestions from their users to help them improve the functionality of the software. They have made it very easy for us to manage all of our preschool information.

Pros

I like being able to generate reports; rosters, birthdays, and any information that I may need. I like how everyone has access to the same information.

Cons

Posting pictures and getting my teachers used to using it. Some teachers say it is too hard to post pictures through Sandbox and have continued texting parents. We would love to see Sandbox improve in this area and make posting pictures on Sandbox as easy as it is on Social Media.

Vendor response

Hi Judy, Thanks for the awesome feedback! We are frequently releasing updates to our teacher app in order to make these daily activities easier. Stay tuned!

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Molly C.

Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Thank you for making my job easier!

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

From the very start when we were researching software for our afterschool program, Sandbox was a standout. The cost and customer support was terrific. They were always there to answer questions and concerns regarding the right fit for our needs. Once we made our decision to use their product, the level of customer support has never changed!

Cons

Can't think of a thing! This software delivers everything we have needed!

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Hi Molly, Thanks for taking the time to leave this awesome review! :)

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Dana B.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Sandbox is great!

Reviewed 3 years ago

Before we implemented sandbox, we were still using an outdated Windows feature to keep track of our childcare data. Sandbox made this job so much easier. I love it! The best thing is absolutely their customer service!

Pros

Having all the attendance and child information easily accessible at your fingertips is the best! Their customer service is absolutely fantastic. There is someone always available on live chat and it is person I've seen or probably emailed or talked to before!

Cons

I don't really have any cons about this software.

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Hi Dana, Thanks for this amazing review. Have a great day!

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Angela B.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Love it! Simple to use and the app makes it easy to sign children in and out.

Reviewed 5 years ago

Support has been helpful with questions which make it extremely user friendly. Much appreciated!

Pros

Customization reports, leaving notes for families, printing enrollment, customizable

Cons

Sometimes we have blended families, and the contacts for one child are not the same as the other child, it would be nice to have a click box to add emergency contacts as they may not be same. Add description to profile, height/ weight/ eyes/ hair required for licensing. spot for staff PHN on their profile (emergency cards)

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Hi Angela, Thanks for the raving review and the great feedback! A member from our support team will contact you to learn more about your issue with blended families.

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Edie S.

Primary/Secondary Education, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Sandbox Software Review

Reviewed 3 years ago

The benefits are that everything is in one place and easily accessed.

Pros

Sandbox Software is easy to use and the customer service is outstanding. Records and data are compiled in an easy format to learn and use.

Cons

Integration and transitioning to using this software was somewhat time consuming, but well worth the time. Some of the billing options are not as convenient as they could be.

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Hi Edie, We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this awesome review!

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Kim W.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Love this program! Great customer service!

Reviewed 4 years ago

I use this tool every single day! We have been gradually moving from paper system to this system. I'm sure there is more that I can do with it, but haven't taken the time.

Pros

Very intuitive and easy to use. User interface and design very appealing.

Cons

Accounting system overrides....which have been easily solved by the customer service team

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Hi Kim, Thanks taking the time to leave this awesome review! Keep in mind our support team is always happy to help you with any questions you may have. :)

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Suzannah S.

11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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It has been great. Customer service is top notch!

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

Ease of use, value, continual addition of features. The customer service team goes above and beyond to help!

Cons

I would like to see some new options for student reports, or printable student profile pages for teachers to keep in child file.

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Hi Suzannah, We are happy to hear your great feedback about Sandbox! You will be happy to hear we are working on building out our reports section and someone from our support team will be contacting you for more details about your request.

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Bonnie A.

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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We use the family, billing, staffing, dashboards and reports sections to the fullest!

Reviewed 6 years ago
Pros

Very user friendly, allowing you to easily navigate through the software . We also love the Admin and Attendance Reports.

Cons

1. Sandbox is not compatible with the regions waiting list. 2. Would like to be able to send group emails to families from Sandbox and not have to use and not be directed to outlook.

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Hi Bonnie, Thanks for the great feedback! A member from our team will contact you to discuss your waiting list and group email requests. Have a great day!

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Michelle T.

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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We have been using Sandbox for a few years now and all the new upgrading has helped us.

Reviewed 6 years ago
Pros

The data is easily obtained for reporting.

Cons

It would be nice if we could start documenting and placing pictures of the children in Sandbox for the parents to view.

Vendor response

Hi Michelle, Thanks for providing your feedback! You can post photos and updates for parents with our Parent Portal. Drop us a line at support@runsandbox.com and our team will help you set it up.

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Rhonda B.

Consumer Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Great Product

Reviewed 3 years ago

Really a great product, we use it everyday. Our parents love it also.

Pros

The program is easy to use. Also it an easy set up for parents to create there accounts. The help desk is quick to answer and solve any issues. They are also open to any ideas that I may have to improve the program.

Cons

The billing sometimes can be confusing.

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Hi Rhonda, Thanks for the amazing review!

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Samantha H.

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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My experience has been amazing since day one! Sandbox has amazing customer support. They are always

Reviewed 4 years ago

Overall Sandbox has become an invaluable tool for our childcare center! We are able to tackle billing like never before. I also use Sandbox to track important information for our staff aswell!

Pros

The thing I like most about Sandbox is their customer support. I love that I'm able to start a conversation via messaging and work out any issue or question I may have live. Messaging is a great tool because I don't have to tie up our phone line and I'm still able to multi task!

Cons

Billing and subsidy were a little difficult to learn and navigate. But their support team was wonderful and set up private training to be sure I got a handle on things.

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Hi Samantha, Thanks for the awesome review!

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Used daily for less than 6 months

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Overall I've been happy that I switched from Bright Wheel to Sandbox.

Reviewed 5 years ago

The software has helped us organize the 150 children we currently have registered at Tip Top Child Development Center in Las Vegas. As a 24 hour facility, we have multiple shifts that all need to be trained and the implementation has gone smooth. The accounting system has helped us keep up on billing and has improved our cash flow. I highly recommend any center to use this software.

Pros

The reports are a gold mine of information. The software has been easy to learn and to train employees. I've embedded the online registration on our website to make it easy for new parents to get started. The app has made it easy to communicate with parents and see information about the children. I'm looking forward to the parent portal app!

Cons

There needs to be a pay invoice button on the invoice page rather than going into each family account. Employees should automatically be checked out at 11:59pm.

Vendor response

Thanks for your awesome review and the great feedback! We have added the pay invoice option and automatic time out to our feature request list.

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Traci M.

Education Management, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Treehouse

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

The easy use of the software. I also want you to know that the person we contact for support is amazing. My executive is just awesome. She helps with anything and is always available.

Cons

I do not have a con as of now. I am very happy with all of the software.

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Hi Traci, Thanks for this amazing review!

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Rebecca D.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best program management software!

Reviewed 2 years ago

Wonderful, reliable, easy-to-use software overall!

Pros

Sandbox Childcare Management software is great all around! From the web-based system, to the easy attendance and billing, to helpful reports, Sandbox truly excels in childcare support.

Cons

The main issue I have is that some processes are not automated.

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Hi Rebecca, Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review!

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Vanessa K.

Public Relations and Communications, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Easy to use and I can go anywhere and work!!

Reviewed 6 years ago

I really like to use Sandbox because it is my personal file cabinet, take home and work anywhere program. I would like to suggest and area for curriculum planning and documentation where several curriculum models can be used at the same time, and area for child development documentation and or a possible merge with Hi Mama that way my fee can be lower.

Pros

I like how it is easy to use and is accessible anywhere I go.

Cons

It needs a curriculum and planning and documentation tool.

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Kevin L.

Education Management, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Customer service and support has been outstanding !

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

Ease-of-use, real time data for multiple centers and the unlimited customer support. We look forward to growing into this program.

Cons

We are on able to create specific user reports from user data instead of tags.

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Hi Kevin, Thanks for the awesome review and the helpful feedback!

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JILL G.

Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Great so far!

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

So far easy to use and great customer support!

Cons

So far we have not had problems with the software that support can't help us with

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Hi Jill, We are happy to hear that you are enjoying our software and customer support. Thanks for the great review!

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Tracie D.

Consumer Services, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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This software had helped me run my daycare and saved me valuable time!

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

The check in/out system is easy to use and helps me with my billing.

Cons

Have not found anything I don't like. I look forward to having an ap for parents to use.

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Hi Tracie, Thanks for the great review!

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Reneece W.

Used daily for less than 6 months

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I wish I would have known about Sandbox earlier!

Reviewed 5 years ago

It makes my accounting part of my business so much easier!

Pros

Very Easy to use, affordable, love the cloud based software and that I am able to access it where ever I have access to a device. Sandbox has made tremendously helped me stay organized and has made the business side of my childcare business so much easier.

Cons

I would like to be able to have the option to integrate tracking expenses, but other than that there are no cons.

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Hi Reneece, Thanks for the awesome review! Our support team will be contacting you to learn more about your expense tracking request.