CheckInKids
CheckInKids: Affordable attendance and family tools, with billing and analytics added on paid tiers. Ranked #65 of 86 in Early Childhood Education Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for small centers needing kiosk attendance and family updates.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forSmall centers needing kiosk attendance and family updates
- Free planYes
- Paid from$15/mo
- Family communicationYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- QR or PIN check-in with kiosk mode, room tracking, and meal tracking
- Family messaging, photo sharing, and a parent portal
- Paid tiers add invoicing, online payments, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- Web-only; mobile apps are not offered
- Enrollment management and lesson planning are not listed as features
- Child-count limits apply to plans
Our verdict on CheckInKids
CheckInKids brings attendance, billing, and family communication into a cloud-based childcare management product for home daycares and childcare centers. It suits providers who want digital check-in and attendance records alongside tools for sharing updates and handling invoices. Families can access a parent portal for attendance history, photos, messages, invoices, and digital documents; providers can manage child profiles, health details, emergency contacts, and authorized pickups.
Plans are billed monthly. The Free plan costs $0 and includes digital check-in/out, parent messaging, an activity feed, basic attendance reports, and email support. Starter costs $15 per month and adds QR code check-in, kiosk mode, room and meal tracking, scheduled days, and CSV export. Growth is $40 per month, adding automated invoicing, online payments, late pickup fees, read receipts, scheduled messages, and priority support. Professional costs $75 per month and adds absence reporting, advanced analytics, custom branding, signature reports, and dedicated support. A 14-day free trial is also offered. Plan capacities are part of the product's limits; the published pricing page lists Growth at 50 children.
The feature set reaches beyond sign-in: attendance reports, room assignment, meal tracking, digital signatures, payment tracking, and broadcast or individual messages support day-to-day center operations. Stripe is the listed integration, and the product is web-only, so it is a fit for teams comfortable working through a browser rather than mobile apps. GDPR is listed as a compliance posture. Small providers prioritizing kiosk attendance, parent communication, and optional billing can start with the free tier and scale up; centers seeking enrollment management or lesson planning should compare alternatives focused on those workflows.
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CheckInKids fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $15/mo |
| Enrollment management | Not verified |
| Family communication | Yes |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes |
| Lesson planning | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | None |
| Child capacity | 15 children |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Stripe |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | checkinkids.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
CheckInKids integrations
CheckInKids lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
Alternatives to CheckInKids
- ProcareA mature all-in-one system for established centers managing operations, learning, and billing.8.9
- BrightwheelA broad web and mobile platform for managing multi-site early education operations.8.8
- ParentA connected childcare platform for enrollment, family workflows, staffing, and reporting.8.7
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