LookedAfter
LookedAfter: A focused web platform for bookings, subsidy payments and childcare administration. Ranked #78 of 86 in Early Childhood Education Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for small services focused on bookings and subsidy.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall services focused on bookings and subsidy
- Free planNo
- Paid from$79/mo
- Family communicationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Online and recurring bookings with attendance management
- Child Care Subsidy payment management and parent invoicing
- Automated headcount checks, reminders and family document uploads
Where it doesn't
- The listed Essentials plan costs $79 per month
- Platform support is listed as web
- Its focus is outside school hours care rather than broad education management
Our verdict on LookedAfter
LookedAfter is a cloud-based childcare management platform for outside school hours care providers and families. It brings together child enrolment, online and recurring bookings, attendance management, parent invoicing and payments, Child Care Subsidy payment management, reporting, headcount checks and family document uploads. Families can search for services, book sessions and manage recurring bookings online, while providers can manage bookings, attendance, financial information and service reporting from the platform.
The published Essentials plan costs $79 per month and includes the booking platform, advanced features, free updates, support and training. There is no free plan. For a small service, the single listed plan keeps the purchasing decision straightforward while covering both operational administration and subsidy-related processes. Buyers should confirm how the plan applies to their provider or region, since pricing and plan details may vary.
LookedAfter’s strongest fit is for services that need a focused system for enrolment, bookings, attendance, invoicing and subsidy workflows. Automated headcount checks and reminders add a practical compliance workflow, while family document uploads keep administration connected to the service record. The listed platform is web, so organisations seeking broader platform coverage or a wider education-management scope should compare alternatives. Choose LookedAfter when outside school hours care operations are the priority; consider another product when learning tools, mobile apps or extensive integrations are central requirements.
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LookedAfter fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79/mo |
| Enrollment management | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes |
| Lesson planning | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Child capacity | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | lookedafter.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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