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Description
CareCircle is a daycare management platform designed to streamline the processes of enrollment and billing for childcare providers. Users can easily configure programs, sessions, capacity rules, and waitlists for each facility, enabling parents to enroll their children online with ease. The billing system accommodates various options such as deposits, installments, autopay, invoices, refunds, and dispute management, ensuring that payments are processed directly into the daycare's own Stripe account. Parents benefit from a customized portal that allows them to oversee their children's details, contact information, enrollments, and payment methods. Childcare operators have the flexibility to manage an unlimited number of locations, programs, and staff members while utilizing features like permission settings, audit trails, and email notifications for efficient communication. Additionally, CareCircle integrates with AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to assist users in setting up programs, retrieving family information, and checking availability. The platform offers a free tier for facilities with up to 20 children, while those with larger enrollments are charged $2 per child each month, all without any initial setup fees or binding contracts. This comprehensive solution not only eases administrative burdens but also enhances the overall experience for both operators and families.
Description
Seedling is a comprehensive, web-based solution designed for the management of childcare services, catering to independent childcare centers, preschools, home daycares, and various early-childhood educational programs. It facilitates the organization of child and staff rosters, monitors check-in and check-out procedures, maintains appropriate classroom ratios, manages tuition plans alongside online payment options, handles enrollment agreements, and streamlines communication with families. Parents can conveniently access a secure portal via an emailed link, eliminating the need for a separate parent app. Additionally, the system enables providers to update families with photos and daily activities, track health and immunization records, maintain allergy and medication logs, verify staff credentials, record safety drills, generate licensing reports, and manage enrollment inquiries effectively. Childcare centers have the option to establish a public website, allowing them to consolidate family information and compliance documentation within a single integrated service, ensuring ease of access and enhanced communication for all stakeholders involved. This multifaceted approach not only simplifies administrative tasks but also fosters a more connected community among families and childcare providers.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Screenshots View All
No images available
Integrations
Stripe
Yes
ChatGPT
Yes
Claude
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
Integrations
Stripe
Yes
ChatGPT
No
Claude
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Pricing Details
$0/month
Free for up to 20 children. For 21–200 children, pricing is $2 per child per month, billed monthly based on the highest number enrolled during the month. More than 200 children: custom pricing. No setup fees or contracts. Payments go through the daycare’s own Stripe account; Stripe processing fees are separate.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$40/month
Seedling costs $40 per month for unlimited children and staff, with all features and a center website included. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card; billing is month-to-month afterward, with no setup fee or contract. Online tuition payments also incur standard Stripe processing fees and a 0.5% Seedling fee, capped at $2 for ACH payments.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
CareCircle
Country
United States
Website
www.carecirclehq.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
Seedling
Country
United States
Website
goseedling.com
Product Features
Child Care
Billing & Invoicing
No
Calendar Management
No
Check-in / Check-out
No
Child Care Center
No
Daily Reports
No
Employee Management
No
Food Program Records
No
For Preschools
No
Home-Based
No
Immunization Records
No
Lesson Plan Management
No
Mailing List Management
No
Menu Planning
No
Online Registration
No
Parent / Child Records
No
Parent Portal
No
Payment Processing
No
Photo Gallery
No
Text Messaging
No
Volunteer Management
No
Wait List Management
No
Product Features
Child Care
Billing & Invoicing
No
Calendar Management
No
Check-in / Check-out
No
Child Care Center
No
Daily Reports
No
Employee Management
No
Food Program Records
No
For Preschools
No
Home-Based
No
Immunization Records
No
Lesson Plan Management
No
Mailing List Management
No
Menu Planning
No
Online Registration
No
Parent / Child Records
No
Parent Portal
No
Payment Processing
No
Photo Gallery
No
Text Messaging
No
Volunteer Management
No
Wait List Management
No
Alternatives
No Alternatives