Novedades

Subscription Tiers#

cradleOS now offers flexible subscription tiers — Free, Pro, and Enterprise — with features and limits tailored to your center's size and needs. Contact sales for custom pricing.

Dual-Role Support for Staff Parents#

Staff members who are also parents can now switch between their admin and parent roles without logging out. Admins can link employee and parent accounts together from the new Dual Roles tab, and the system handles permissions for both roles seamlessly.

50-State Licensing Compliance#

cradleOS now includes staff-to-child ratio requirements for all 50 US states, each validated against official regulations with source links you can verify yourself. Your state's rules are automatically applied based on your center's location, and the interactive walkthrough shows exactly how compliance monitoring works for your classrooms.

Data Protection & Privacy Suite#

A major upgrade to how cradleOS handles sensitive information. Parental consent is now tracked with a full COPPA-compliant data deletion pipeline. Sensitive medical fields are encrypted at the application level. Employees must acknowledge a data use policy before accessing child records. Emergency consent signers are tracked on every child record with visible badges showing who signed and when.

Admin Mobile Experience#

Admins can now manage their center from any phone or tablet. The mobile view features a floating bottom tab bar for quick access to Home, Students, Employees, Messages, and a More drawer for everything else. Full messaging support, center switching, and Cmd+K search all work on mobile.

Employee Mobile App Overhaul#

The teacher mobile app got a major refresh. A new section-based dashboard organizes everything by classroom. Teachers can now view classroom details, see their weekly schedule, and send messages — all from the same app. Onboarding tours guide new users through the key features on first launch.

Multi-Center Employee Support#

Employees can now be assigned to multiple centers. Admins can transfer staff between locations or add them to additional centers without creating duplicate accounts. The employees dashboard card is scoped to the selected center so you always see the right team.

Employee Schedule Self-Management#

Employees can now request schedule changes directly from their app — add shifts, update times, or request removals. Every request goes through an admin approval workflow before taking effect, keeping your scheduling organized while giving staff more autonomy.

5 New Reports#

The reports library expands from 9 to 14 types. New additions include Lead Funnel (track prospective families through your pipeline), Accounts Receivable (outstanding balances at a glance), Medical Audit (allergy and medication records), Classroom Aging (age distribution across rooms), and Parent Engagement (activity and communication trends).

Employee Certification Alerts#

Never miss an expiring certification again. The Employees dashboard card now shows alerts for certifications that are expiring soon or already expired. Staff can upload certification documents directly from their profile.

Messaging Upgrades#

Conversations between the same parent and staff are now automatically merged so you never lose context. Mark multiple conversations as read in one tap. Parents can now send messages by default, and admins can control messaging permissions per app.

Feature Announcements & Walkthroughs#

When we ship something big, you'll see an interactive walkthrough on your dashboard. Walkthroughs now have shareable links, and you can replay or snooze them anytime from the dashboard. The onboarding tour also got smoother with better step navigation.

Dark Mode & Theme Fixes#

Fixed several screens that were hard to read in dark themes — consent cards, acceptable use modals, and the profile page all now use theme-aware colors. Hardcoded Tailwind colors were replaced with theme tokens across all three apps for consistent appearance in every theme.

PWA & Mobile Reliability#

Fixed a Safari-specific race condition where service worker updates could be missed. The update notification no longer reappears after being dismissed. Mobile layouts were rebuilt to eliminate the white bar at the bottom of iOS PWAs, and the bottom tab bar now floats correctly on all devices.

Redesigned Parent Mobile App#

The parent mobile app got a complete makeover. Your new home screen greets you by name and shows all your children at a glance with live attendance status rings. Below that, a single activity feed shows everything happening across all your kids — meals, naps, photos, check-ins — sorted by time so you always know what's going on right now.

Activity Logging for Teachers#

Teachers can now log meals, naps, potty breaks, and photos right from their phone. Pick a child, choose the activity type, add a note or snap a photo, and it shows up instantly on the parent's feed. Quick and easy, no desktop needed.

Seamless Sign-In Across Apps#

Signed into the wrong app? No problem. cradleOS now automatically detects your role and takes you to the right place — parents go to the parent app, teachers to the teacher app, and admins to the desktop dashboard. No extra logins needed.

Delete Your Account#

Parents and employees can now delete their own accounts from the Profile page. It walks you through a clear three-step confirmation so nothing happens by accident. If you have an outstanding balance, you'll be asked to settle it first.

Streamlined Billing Panel#

The billing section on the admin dashboard now shows all invoice statuses — not just paid ones. The billing card has been refreshed with an inline invoice list so you can see outstanding, sent, and overdue invoices without extra clicks.

Bug Fixes#

Fixed the employee schedule chart not lining up correctly, payment details sometimes showing the wrong child name, and a visual glitch with progress bar tooltips getting squished on smaller screens.

Simplified Kiosk Device Tokens#

Kiosk device tokens are now short 5-character codes instead of long random strings, making them much easier to type on tablet devices during setup.

Mobile QR Code Check-In#

Parents can now check in at a kiosk by scanning its QR code with their phone. Swipe from the left edge or tap the hint pill to open the scanner — no separate app needed.

Parent Dashboard & Enrollment Linking#

Parents now have their own dedicated dashboard with sections for each child, billing, incident reports, and test results. When enrolling a new child, staff can link or invite a parent right in the flow — and parent invites have moved into the Families panel for easier access.

My Center & Kiosk Health#

A new "My Center" dashboard card gives you quick access to your center settings, kiosk devices, and audit photos — all in tidy tabs. Kiosks now also report health status, including camera connectivity and upload failures.

Panel-Based Navigation#

Creating invoices, viewing invoice and donation details, and composing messages now happen in smooth side panels instead of full-page navigations. Everything feels faster and more connected.

Search & Cmd+K Quick Actions#

A new search bar in the header lets you find children, families, and staff across your entire center. Plus, hit Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K) to search, navigate, and create things instantly — invite parents, add employees, create invoices, and more without leaving the keyboard.

Reports Dashboard & Kiosk Video#

A new Reports section on the dashboard lets you pin your most-used reports for quick access. Kiosks can also now capture short video clips during check-in and check-out.

Bug Fixes Round-Up#

Fixed parents missing from billing dropdowns, classroom ratio cards showing wrong child counts, children grouped by the wrong classroom, and scroll clipping in the children tab.

Dashboard Polish & Legal Updates#

Dashboard card complications (quick-glance stats) have graduated from beta and are now available for everyone. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy have also been expanded with comprehensive legal content.

Google Sign-In#

Sign in with your Google account for faster, passwordless access. One click and you're in.

Attendance Check-In & Check-Out in Recent Activities#

The child detail view now shows attendance check-ins and check-outs right alongside daily activities like meals, naps, and photos — all sorted by time so you get a complete picture of a child's day in one place.

Incident Reports Now Available for Everyone#

Incident reports on the child detail view are no longer in beta. All admins and teachers can now see a child's incident history directly from their profile.

Animated Loading Screen#

No more staring at a blank screen while things load. Now you're greeted with a smooth, playful animation featuring the cradleOS logo. It's the little things that make opening the app feel great.

Billing Email Notifications & Payment History#

Parents now get email heads-ups for new invoices, payment confirmations, and upcoming renewals. Plus, there's a full payment history so families always know exactly where things stand with billing.

Clickable Classroom Ratio Cards#

See a classroom ratio card on your dashboard? Now you can tap it and jump straight to that classroom's details. Fewer clicks, faster answers.

Admin Document Upload#

Need to store important documents? Now you can upload and manage files right inside cradleOS. No more hunting through email attachments or shared drives.

Kiosk Security Photos#

Your kiosk now snaps a quick photo whenever someone enters their PIN. Admins can browse all photos in the new Audit Photos page under Settings - see who checked in, when, and at which kiosk. It's like a visual guest book that keeps your center extra safe.

Add Child Questionnaire#

Enrolling a new child is now a breeze. A friendly step-by-step form walks you through the basics - classroom placement, health info (allergies, medications), and daily routine preferences. When you're done, you can instantly generate a code to share with the family so they can connect their account.

Streamlined Detail Page Navigation#

Click on any child, classroom, invoice, or donation from the dashboard and you'll go straight to the full details. No more extra steps in between. And the back button always takes you right where you left off.

Login and Logout Transition Fix#

No more blank screens when logging in or out. The app now transitions smoothly with a friendly loading indicator. Refresh-button-mashing is officially retired.

Classroom Ratios Dashboard Widget#

Your dashboard now shows staff-to-child ratios for every classroom at a glance. Color-coded badges make it easy to spot which rooms are looking great (green), getting close to capacity (amber), or need attention (red). If a room is short-staffed, you'll see that right away too.

Leads Tab Loading Fix#

The Leads tab was being a little shy and refusing to show up sometimes. We gave it a pep talk - it's working perfectly now.

One-Click Parent Onboarding#

Getting parents set up just got way easier. Invite emails now include a magic link - parents just tap "Create My Account" and everything is pre-filled for them. They'll even see which kiddos they're being linked to. The backup code is still there just in case (links expire after 48 hours).

Leads Tab in Families Panel#

Your leads now live right on the dashboard alongside Children, Classrooms, and Attendance. Check on prospective families without ever leaving your home base.

Improved Account Deletion Error Messages#

If you ever need to delete an account, you'll now get a clear, friendly explanation if something is preventing it - instead of a confusing error message. We believe in helpful explanations, not mystery codes.

Streamlined Navigation#

We tidied up the menus so you can find things faster:

• One History page - Alerts and activity logs now live together in one place, with handy filters to slice and dice
• Settings made simple - Reports and Kiosk Devices have moved to Settings, right where you'd expect them
• Leads at your fingertips - A new "Leads" button in the Families panel gets you there in one click

Already have bookmarks? They'll still work - we set up redirects for everything.

New Reports: Attendance, Incidents & Ratios#

Three fresh reports to keep your center running smoothly:

• Attendance Summary - See who came in, when they left, and how long they stayed, broken down by classroom
• Incident Log - Every incident in one place, with status tracking so nothing falls through the cracks
• Ratio Compliance - Hourly staff-to-child ratios across all rooms, so you're always audit-ready

Filter by date range and export to PDF whenever you need a paper trail.

PWA Update Notification Stability#

The "Update available" notification is now rock-solid. Previously it could get a little confused and show up at odd times. Now it works exactly when it should - so you always know when a fresh version is ready.

Dashboard Employees Card Fixed#

The Employees card on the dashboard was throwing a tantrum instead of showing your staff info. It's back to its well-behaved self, showing headcount and who's clocked in. (Certification alerts are a Pro plan perk.)

Time Card Security Enhancement#

Clock-ins, clock-outs, and breaks now happen exclusively at the kiosk. This keeps time records secure and tamper-free. Admins can still view timesheets and status from the desktop app anytime.

New Admin Dashboard with Card Layout#

Your admin dashboard got a glow-up. Three beautiful cards - Families, Employees, and Billing - give you the big picture at a glance. Click one to expand it into a full panel with tabs, then click any item to dive deeper. Smooth animations make it feel snappy, and you can bookmark or share any view.

Employee Invite Error Resolved#

Employee invites were getting lost in the mail (oops). We fixed the hiccup - invites now send perfectly every time, and your new team members will get their welcome email right away.

Comprehensive Employee Management#

Everything you need to manage your team, all in one place. Track job details and hire dates, set up pay rates and overtime rules, build weekly schedules with a calendar view, and manage time off (vacation, sick days, PTO - you name it). You can even store medical records and private notes for compliance. Your whole HR toolkit, simplified.

Pro Features Unlock Immediately After Upgrade#

Upgraded to Pro but features still looked locked? That's fixed. Now the moment you upgrade, Reports and Invoicing unlock instantly. No page refresh needed - just upgrade and go.

Lead Quick Actions#

Managing leads just got faster. From any lead's page, you can log a call or email, set a follow-up reminder, or schedule a tour - all with a single click. Less busywork, more time building relationships with prospective families.

Faster Page Loads with Self-Hosted Fonts#

Pages load faster now. We brought our fonts in-house so the app doesn't need to reach out to external servers. Snappier for you, and better for privacy too.

Streamlined Navigation with My Center#

We reorganized the menu so your most-used features are easier to reach. Students and Employees are grouped under "My Center," while Billing and Messaging each get their own tab. Colorful dots help you spot each section at a glance, and the mobile menu follows the same layout.

Attendance Signatures Now Visible#

Parents can now see who signed their child in and out - right in the attendance history. Tap any session to see the signature, who signed, and when. Staff get a quick signature count in the roster too, making verification a breeze.

Trusted Guardians (Authorized Pickups)#

Parents can now add their own list of people who are authorized to pick up their kids - grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, you name it. Add their name, relationship, and contact info, and staff will always know who's cleared for pickup. Every change is logged for your records.

Kiosk Check-In Improvements#

Doctor's appointment in the middle of the day? No problem. Parents can now check kids back in after an earlier checkout. Because real life doesn't always follow a straight line.

Classroom Assignment During Import#

Importing children from a spreadsheet? You can now include the classroom name and kids will be automatically placed in the right room. If a classroom name doesn't match, no worries - the child still gets imported and you'll get a heads-up to fix it.

Simpler Message UI#

We cleaned up the messaging screen by removing read receipts. Less clutter, more focus on what matters - the actual conversation.

Modern Messaging UI#

Messaging got a fresh new look. Sleek message bubbles, smooth animations, and a modern input bar make chatting with parents feel as natural as texting a friend. Back-to-back messages from the same person flow together beautifully.

Parents Can Link Additional Children#

Got more than one kiddo at the center? Parents can now link additional children to their account anytime. Just tap "Link Child," enter the code from your center, and you're all set. Multiple parents can use the same code too.

Parent Invite UX Improvements#

Small but mighty improvements to parent invites. Copy buttons now give you a satisfying little confirmation, and if you forget to select any children before generating an invite, you'll get a friendly nudge instead of silence.

Email Parent Invites Directly#

Skip the copy-paste dance. When you generate a parent invite, just type in their email and we'll send everything they need - invite code, your center's name, their child's name, and a signup link. One click and done.

Desktop App v1.0.105 - Blank Screen Fix#

The desktop app was greeting some folks with a blank screen on launch. We fixed it - now the app opens right up like it should.

Mobile-Friendly Navigation#

cradleOS now looks and works great on your phone and tablet. The menu tucks away neatly into a slide-out drawer, so you can manage your center on the go without squinting or scrolling sideways.

Desktop App v1.0.102#

Fresh desktop app update with the latest goodies and bug fixes baked in.

Invoices & Donations in Import Wizard#

Switching from another childcare system? Now you can bring your billing history with you. The import wizard supports invoices and donations - so past payments, outstanding balances, and donor records all come along for the ride.

Classroom Dropdown Now Remembers#

When editing a child's profile, the classroom dropdown now shows their current room - not a blank slate. One less thing to re-select every time you make an update.

Smart Lunch Break Detection#

The time clock is now smart about lunch breaks. If someone clocks back in after a mid-shift gap, it'll ask "Was that lunch?" Say yes, and it's automatically logged as a meal break. One less thing to track manually, and your compliance records stay spotless.

Kiosk Webapp Design Enhancements#

The kiosk got a big upgrade - here's what's new:

• Multi-language support - Switch between English, Spanish, and Chinese right from the PIN screen
• Batch check-in/out - Check in or out multiple children at once with a single signature (parents, rejoice)
• Break tracking - Employees see a visual timeline and countdown for their required breaks
• Works offline - No internet? No problem. Actions save locally and sync when you're back online
• Admin panel - Configure your kiosk settings and preferences from one handy screen

My Center Navigation Hub#

We gave the nav a spring cleaning. Reports and Kiosk Device management now live together under "My Center" - one place for all your admin tools.

Brand Refresh for All Emails#

Every email from cradleOS now looks polished and on-brand. Clean design, easy to read, and a professional feel that reflects the care you put into your center.

Unified Time Clock History#

Your time clock history now looks the same whether you're at the kiosk or on your computer. Every clock-in and clock-out, perfectly in sync across all your devices.

Enhanced History Filtering#

Finding what happened and when just got easier. Filter your activity history by date, action type, or person - perfect for those "wait, when did that happen?" moments.

Staff Compliance Dashboard#

Stay on top of staff certifications without the spreadsheet headaches. See who's current, who's expiring soon, and what needs attention - all at a glance.

Enhanced PIN Security#

Staff PINs just got more secure. They now require 6 unique digits (no more "111111"), and each PIN must be one-of-a-kind at your center. Still quick to enter, just harder to guess.

Multi-Theme System with 12 Themes#

Make cradleOS yours. Pick from 12 beautiful themes - 7 dark (Midnight, Forest, Pro and more) and 5 light (Rose, Lavender, Mint, Sand, and Playful). Your theme even syncs with your device's light/dark mode setting.

Dashboard Widgets#

Your dashboard now comes with handy widgets - upcoming birthdays, compliance heads-ups, and quick shortcuts to your favorite tools. Think of it as your morning briefing.

Email-Based Two-Factor Authentication#

Keep your account extra safe with two-factor login. Turn it on and you'll get a quick verification code by email whenever you sign in from a new device. Peace of mind in seconds.

Employee Kiosk PIN Sign-In#

Staff can now clock in and out with a simple 6-digit PIN at the kiosk. No passwords to remember, no fuss - just punch in your code and get on with your day.

cradleOS Public Launch#

Say hello to cradleOS - built from the ground up to make running your childcare center easier, safer, and a whole lot more enjoyable. Here's what's inside:

• Attendance tracking with digital sign-in and sign-out
• Billing and payments that practically run themselves
• Staff scheduling and certification tracking
• A parent portal for messages and daily updates
• Reports ready for licensing audits whenever you need them