Affordable home-based daycare software. Built for family child care.
MyKidReports is built for home-based providers and family child care — solo operators, small staff, big regulatory burden. Billing, parent app, food program, attendance, immunization tracking, daily reports — all in one phone-friendly app. Free up to 5 children, then $0.99 per child per month.
You're the director, the teacher, the bookkeeper, the cook.
Home-based providers don't have an admin team. You're doing everything yourself between snack and nap time. The software you pick has to actually save you time — not add to your list.
Tuition chasing eats your evenings
Late checks, missing payments, awkward "can you Venmo me?" texts. You shouldn't be a collections agent in your own home.
Compliance paperwork never ends
Immunization records, food program logs, daily attendance, state inspections, subsidy reports — and one missed form can mean a suspension.
Parents want updates all day
"How's nap time?" "Did she eat?" "Can you send a photo?" Calls, texts, separate apps — all while you're with the kids.
Every tool you need. Nothing you don't.
Every MyKidReports module is included on every plan — billing, parent app, food program, immunization tracking, subsidy reports, and more. No upcharges, no per-feature pricing.
Auto-billing & parent autopay
Invoices generate on your schedule. Parents enroll in card or ACH at sign-up. Two-way QuickBooks sync, sibling discounts, registration fees — handled.
Tablet check-in kiosk
Mount one tablet by the door. Parents check kids in and out with a PIN — no separate device, no extra cost. Live ratios update in real time.
Food program — CACFP-ready
Plan menus weekly. Mark meals as served. Generate CACFP-compliant logs you can file directly. No spreadsheets, no end-of-month panic.
Branded parent app
Photos, daily reports, messages, and billing — in one app with your name and colors. Parents stop calling. You stop fielding the calls.
Immunization & health tracking
Each child's records, expiration alerts, and exportable reports for state inspections. Never miss a due date or a license renewal again.
Subsidy reports
State-specific subsidy reports — built for your program. Click, export, file. No hand-coding spreadsheets the night before they're due.
Run a home program with the polish of a full-size center.
Families pay sooner, refer more often, and stay longer when your operation feels professional. MyKidReports gives home providers the same workflows the largest centers rely on — built for a small program and a single operator.
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Auto-charge tuition, send branded receipts, and receive payouts the next business day. Cards run automatically on your billing date, payouts arrive in your bank account the following business day, and a professional receipt is delivered to every family.
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A parent app under your program's name and brand. Daily photos, meal logs, naps, and developmental updates reach families through a branded parent app — your program name, your photo, your tone. Communication feels personal, not generic.
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Compliance records ready before your next licensing visit. Immunization tracking, attendance, and CACFP-ready food logs are captured automatically and exported as audit-ready PDFs whenever you need them.
Your phone is the whole front office.
If you can send a text message, you can run MyKidReports. No installation, no servers, no technical setup — everything you need to manage your program lives in a single app on your phone.
Set up in a single sitting.
Add your enrolled children, set tuition rates, and customize your parent app in under an hour. Most home providers are sending their first invoice on the same day they sign up — no training session or implementation period required.
Real humans, real fast.
Reach our support team by email, chat, or phone during business hours and you'll hear back from a real person — typically within the same hour. No chatbots, no ticket queues, no waiting days for a reply.
Questions home-based providers ask first.
What is the best affordable childcare management software for home-based daycare providers?+
MyKidReports is built specifically for home-based and family child care providers and is one of the most affordable options on the market: free for up to 5 enrolled children, then $0.99 per child per month — with no setup fee and no contracts. That covers billing, the parent app, attendance, immunization tracking, daily reports, CACFP-ready food logs, and unlimited photos. Most home-based competitors charge $25–$80 per month flat or per-child rates 2–5x higher.
What is the best affordable childcare management software for small daycare centers under 30 children?+
For a small daycare with under 30 children, MyKidReports costs roughly $20–$30 per month at $0.99 per child — including billing, parent communication, attendance, food program, and reports. There is no setup fee, no annual contract, and no per-feature gating. Compare that to Brightwheel, Procare, or Lillio (typically $100–$300+ per month for small centers) and the gap is substantial.
What is the cheapest accounting and billing software for small daycare centers?+
MyKidReports includes daycare-specific billing — recurring tuition, sibling discounts, late-pickup fees, subsidy reconciliation, payment receipts, and CACFP-ready food logs — at $0.99 per child per month (free up to 5 children). For most home-based and small centers, this is significantly cheaper than QuickBooks plus a separate childcare app, and far cheaper than Brightwheel/Procare/Lillio billing modules.
Is MyKidReports really free for home-based providers?+
Yes. MyKidReports is free for up to 5 enrolled children — including auto-billing, the parent app, attendance, immunization tracking, daily reports, and CACFP-ready food logs. Once you grow past 5 children, pricing is $0.99 per child per month.
Does MyKidReports support CACFP food program tracking?+
Yes. Meal logs, menus, and food program records are CACFP-ready and exportable as audit-friendly PDFs whenever you need them for your sponsor or licensing visit. See the Food Program page for the full workflow.
How long does setup take for a home-based childcare provider?+
Most home-based providers complete setup in under an hour: enrolling their children, setting tuition rates, customizing the parent app, and sending their first invoice — typically all on the same day they sign up.
Can families pay tuition automatically through MyKidReports?+
Yes. Tuition can be auto-charged to a family’s card on a recurring schedule, with branded receipts sent automatically and payouts arriving in your bank account the next business day.
Does MyKidReports work on a phone?+
Yes. MyKidReports is mobile-first and works in any browser plus the iOS and Android apps — no installation, servers, or technical setup needed.
Run your home daycare without the burnout.
Free for up to 5 children. No credit card. Try every module before adding one more child.