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Business management software for childcare centers

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ChildWatch - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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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.

Key benefits of using ChildWatch


• Register children and create family profiles efficiently.
• Manage classes, child and employee schedules, and billing from the ChildWatch interface.
• Administer the CACFP program with ChildWatch’s built-in tools that help maintain and prove compliance with the program.
• Track revenue and expenses, including payroll, and export the results to QuickBooks.
• Securely store private client and employee data with user access from any Internet connection.

Starting price

49.95flat rate /
per month

Alternatives

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ChildWatch’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

ChildWatch reviews

Overall rating

4.6

/5

21

Positive reviews

95

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.38/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

14

6

0

1

0

Pros
“Childwatch is a great value for the money and is especially great for smaller programs. Each time we had an issue it was very quickly resolved with support from the childwatch team.”
LS

Luke S.

Program Coordinator

“The program was very easy to use and get around. The tutorials are a great help.”
SG

Sandra G.

Director

“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.”
CH

Christine H.

Director

Cons
“I think the biggest problem that we encountered was on the check in/out interface with parents having issues. Some of these were most likely user errors and some wifi capability issues.”
LS

Luke S.

Program Coordinator

“Very poor, not intuitive and wasted my time. I canceled it and they seem not to care at all.”
TV

Tom V.

Vice president

“Unfortunately right now childwatch is in the works of providing that. Once its up and running there is no comparison.”
TC

Theresa C.

Owner

Who uses ChildWatch?

Based on 21 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Education Management
Food & Beverages
Primary/Secondary Education

Use cases

Daycare
Facility Management

ChildWatch's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from ChildWatch users:

Daily reports
Parent portal
Data security
Enrollments/Onboarding
Attendance tracking
Student management

All ChildWatch features

Features rating:

Immunization & allergy tracking
Document storage
Payment processing
Records management
Communications management
Third-Party integrations
Reporting & statistics
Registration management
Reporting/Analytics
Role-Based permissions
Real-Time notifications
Real-Time data
Visitor management
Multi-Location
Meal/Nutrition management
Invoice management
Wait list management
Historical reporting
Employee management
Electronic signature
Document management
Data import/export
Customizable reports
Customer accounts
Class scheduling
Calendar management
Billing & invoicing
Alerts/Notifications
Activity tracking
Activity dashboard
Access controls/permissions

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ChildWatch pricing

Value for money rating:

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:

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

“Childwatch is a great value for the money and is especially great for smaller programs. Each time we had an issue it was very quickly resolved with support from the childwatch team.”
LS

Luke S.

Program Coordinator

“The program was very easy to use and get around. The tutorials are a great help.”
SG

Sandra G.

Director

ChildWatch integrations (2)

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. What type of pricing plans does ChildWatch offer?

ChildWatch has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $69.95/month
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of ChildWatch?

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


Q. What languages does ChildWatch support?

ChildWatch supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does ChildWatch support mobile devices?

ChildWatch supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does ChildWatch offer an API?

No, ChildWatch does not have an API available.


Q. What other apps does ChildWatch integrate with?

ChildWatch integrates with the following applications:
QuickBooks Online Advanced


Q. What level of support does ChildWatch offer?

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

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