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ChildWatch

Business management software for childcare centers

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ChildWatch - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

ChildWatch overview

What is ChildWatch?

ChildWatch is an end-to-end software solution for childcare providers in the United States. The application facilitates client/child registration, scheduling, billing, and communications throughout the childcare engagement. Additional features cover all aspects of running a childcare facility, including employee scheduling and child attendance tracking. The Web-based app works on desktops and a mobile version is available.

The software handles all types of client data, including contact information, billing status, and immunization records. Client records also feature customizable fields for entering additional information. ChildWatch manages registrations, tracks attendance, and generates detailed reports for parents.

ChildWatch also features employee management tools. The application provides an integrated time. Payroll data can be directly exported to QuickBooks. Because ChildWatch also manages activities and classes, the application also lets users schedule employees directly from its dashboard. A variety of reports can be generated, including enrollment and attendance reports, as well as detailed revenue reports.

The Web-based app features 256-bit SSL encryption and 24/7 access from any location with an Internet connection.

Starting price

49.95flat rate /
per month

Alternatives

with better value for money

ChildWatch’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

4.6

(21)

ChildWatch pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

1-2(1)

3-4(6)

5(14)

What do users say about ChildWatch?

It also has many video tutorials that enable the user to learn the modules very easy.

Select to learn more

Who uses ChildWatch?

Based on 21 verified user reviews.

Company size

- Not enough reviews

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Education Management

Food & Beverages

Use cases

Daycare

Facility Management

ChildWatch's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from ChildWatch users:

Daily reports

4.7

(3)

Parent portal

4.3

(4)

Payment processing

4.0

(1)

Immunization & allergy tracking

4.0

(1)

Alerts/Notifications

5.0

(1)

Billing & invoicing

3.0

(1)

All ChildWatch features

Features rating:

4.3

(21)

Access controls/permissions

(0)

Activity dashboard

(0)

Activity tracking

(0)

Alerts/Notifications

5.0

(1)

Attendance tracking

4.7

(3)

Billing & invoicing

3.0

(1)

Calendar management

4.0

(1)

Class scheduling

(0)

Communications management

4.5

(2)

Customer accounts

(0)

Customizable reports

(0)

Daily reports

4.7

(3)

Data import/export

(0)

Data security

5.0

(2)

Document management

(0)

Document storage

4.0

(1)

Electronic signature

(0)

Employee management

(0)

Enrollments/Onboarding

4.7

(3)

Historical reporting

(0)

Immunization & allergy tracking

4.0

(1)

Invoice management

(0)

Meal/Nutrition management

(0)

Multi-Location

(0)

Parent portal

4.3

(4)

Payment processing

4.0

(1)

Real-Time data

(0)

Real-Time notifications

(0)

Records management

5.0

(1)

Registration management

(0)

Reporting/Analytics

(0)

Reporting & statistics

(0)

Role-Based permissions

(0)

Third-Party integrations

4.0

(1)

Visitor management

(0)

Wait list management

(0)

ChildWatch alternatives

ChildWatch

4.6

(21)

Starting from

49.95

Per month

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.4

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Customer Support

4.6

Procare Solutions

4.6

(2.7K)

visit website

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.4

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Customer Support

4.6

Lillio

4.6

(3.6K)

learn more

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.6

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Customer Support

4.6

brightwheel

4.7

(3.2K)

visit website

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.6

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Customer Support

4.6

ChildWatch pricing

Value for money rating:

4.5

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan

Free trial

Subscription

Business

69.95

Per month

Features included:

Attendance Kiosk
Base Plan With Management Tools
Client Billing (A/R)
Family Data
Scheduling
Unlimited Families

Family

49.95

Per month

Features included:

Attendance Kiosk
Base Plan With Management Tools
Child Journal
Client Billing (A/R)
Family Data
Online Registration
Option to Add Epay
Parent Portal
Scheduling
Unlimited Families

CACFP

99.95

Per month

Features included:

Attendance Kiosk
Base Plan With Management Tools
Child Journal
Claims Processing
Client Billing (A/R)
Electronic Meals Capture
Family Data
+ Food Program (CACFP)
Meals & Attendance
Online Registration
Option to Add Epay
Parent Portal
Scheduling
Unlimited Families
USDA Menu Planning

User opinions about ChildWatch price and value

Value for money rating:

4.5

(21)

To see what individual users think of ChildWatch's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“It also has many video tutorials that enable the user to learn the modules very easy.”

Francine Z.

Childcare Owner Operator

“I feel it was a good experience, I know customer service is easy to get a hold of and they respond in a timely matter”

Christine H.

Director

ChildWatch integrations (1)

Top integrations

QuickBooks Online Advanced

ChildWatch support options

Typical customers

Freelancers

Small businesses

Mid size businesses

Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web

Android

iPhone/iPad

Support options

Phone Support

Chat

Email/Help Desk

Training options

Documentation

Webinars

Live Online

Videos

ChildWatch FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of ChildWatch?

ChildWatch has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Freelancers, Mid-size Business

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Q. Does ChildWatch support mobile devices?

ChildWatch supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad

Q. What level of support does ChildWatch offer?

ChildWatch offers the following support options:
Phone Support, Chat, Email/Help Desk

Related categories

Daycare

Facility Management