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Family child care software that fits your home, not a center.

DaycarePro is family child care software built specifically for licensed FCC providers caring for 4 to 14 children in their own homes. Flat $25-$80/month. No per-child fees. Trilingual EN/ES/PT. Free setup.

✓ Built for FCC, not centers ✓ EEC-aligned ✓ Cancel anytime

What is family child care software?

Family child care (FCC) software is a digital management platform built for licensed providers who care for children in their own homes, typically 4 to 14 kids of mixed ages. Unlike center-focused software (Brightwheel, HiMama, Procare), FCC software is sized and priced for solo or small-team home operations.

FCC providers use family child care software to:

Why family child care needs different software than centers

Most popular daycare software is built for large centers serving 50-200 children with multiple full-time staff. When FCC providers try to use those tools, three things go wrong:

DaycarePro was designed from the ground up for the FCC model. Every feature assumes one provider, one home, one family of 4-14 kids.

FCC pricing comparison

Provider with 10 kids pays…DaycareProBrightwheel / HiMama / Procare
Monthly cost$25-$80 flat$200-$800+
If enrollment grows to 14Same flat rate+$60-$120/mo more
Setup feeFree$0-$500
Annual contract requiredNo12 months common
Annual cost (10 kids, Pro plan)$420-$960$2,400-$9,600+

Features built for family child care

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Mixed-age digital check-in
Parents sign for siblings of different ages on one screen, no separate dashboards.
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FCC-style daily reports
One report per child covering meals, naps, mood, activities. Built for the conversational style FCC parents expect.
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Ratio monitoring
Live alerts before you go over EEC ratios for mixed-age groupings.
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Compliance calendar
License renewal, CPR, fire drills, EEC training hours, all in one calendar built for FCC requirements.
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Photo & video sharing
Tag specific children. Photos auto-archive after 30 days for storage efficiency.
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CACFP meal tracking
Per-child meal logs aligned with USDA CACFP reporting for federal reimbursement.
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Public enrollment
Share a QR code or link. Parents fill out the form. You get a notification.
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Trilingual
EN, ES, PT, both staff dashboard and parent portal. One click to switch.

FAQ: family child care software

What is family child care software?

Family child care (FCC) software is a digital platform built specifically for licensed providers who care for children in their own homes, typically 4-12 kids. Unlike center-focused daycare software, FCC software is sized and priced for solo or small-team home operations.

What's the difference between family child care and daycare?

Family child care (FCC) refers to licensed in-home child care, typically 4-12 children of mixed ages cared for by a single provider in a residential setting. Daycare more broadly refers to any licensed child care including large centers (50+ kids, multiple staff). DaycarePro is built specifically for the FCC model.

How much does family child care software cost?

Most FCC providers using center-focused software pay $200-$800/month due to per-child pricing. DaycarePro charges a flat $25-$80/month regardless of enrollment, plus the first 3 months free on Professional and Premium plans.

Is DaycarePro EEC compliant?

Yes. DaycarePro is built for EEC-licensed Massachusetts family child care providers and includes EEC-aligned digital check-in, attendance tracking with 90-day exports, ratio monitoring, compliance calendar, and document storage.

Can I switch from another platform?

Yes. Switching takes about 30 minutes with our free setup service. We import child profiles, parent contacts, and emergency information from CSV exports of your current platform.

The simplest family child care software on the market.

Free setup. Free training. No contracts. First 3 months free on Professional and Premium.