LookedAfter review
A focused web platform for bookings, subsidy payments and childcare administration.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
LookedAfter pros and cons
- 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
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