Features
Everything you need to manage your childcare center, all in one platform.
Attendance that runs itself
Parents tap to check in. Staff see live headcounts. Ratios update automatically — no clipboards, no guesswork.
- Digital check-in & check-out
- Real-time headcounts
- Ratio tracking by room
- Absence notifications
- Automated time logs
Billing without the headache
Auto-generate invoices from attendance. Accept payments online. Send reminders and track balances in one place.
Built for the way you work
Built for directors
See enrollment, staff schedules, billing, and compliance from a single dashboard designed for center operators.
Loved by teachers
Quick attendance, activity logs, and parent messaging that fits into the flow of the classroom — not on top of it.
Trusted by parents
Real-time updates, photo sharing, and transparent billing keep families connected and confident.
Staff management
Schedule shifts, track hours, manage certifications, and keep ratios in compliance — all from one place.
Parent engagement
Daily reports, photo sharing, and two-way messaging that keep families connected to their child's day.
Everything you need to run your center
cradleOS keeps childcare operations organized and transparent — from enrollment to end of day.
Compliance ready
Licensing checklists, immunization tracking, and audit-ready reports keep your center in good standing.
Real-time insights
Enrollment trends, revenue forecasts, and staff utilization — the numbers you need to grow with confidence.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet, or phone. Teachers check in kids on a kiosk. Directors manage from anywhere.
Attendance
Digital check-in/out, live headcounts, ratio tracking, and automated time logs for every classroom.
Billing
Auto-generated invoices, online payments, tuition plans, and balance tracking with late fee automation.
Staff Management
Shift scheduling, time tracking, certification management, and ratio compliance monitoring.
Communication
Two-way messaging, daily reports, photo sharing, and center-wide announcements parents love.
Compliance
Licensing checklists, immunization records, incident logs, and audit-ready reporting.
Mobile & Kiosk
Classroom kiosk for check-ins, parent app for updates, and director dashboard on any device.
Everything you need to run your center
From morning check-in to end-of-day reports, cradleOS handles the
details so you can focus on the children.
Simple enough for teachers. Powerful enough for multi-site operators.
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Digital check-in
Parents tap to check in and out. Staff see live headcounts and ratios update instantly.
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Automated billing
Generate invoices from attendance. Accept payments online with Stripe.
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Staff scheduling
Create shifts, track hours, and get alerts when ratios need attention.
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Parent messaging
Two-way messaging, daily reports, and photo sharing that families love.
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Enrollment pipeline
Track leads, schedule tours, and manage waitlists with built-in CRM tools.
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Daily reports
Activities, meals, naps, and milestones — sent to parents automatically.
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Compliance tracking
Immunizations, licensing checklists, and incident logs in one place.
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Financial dashboard
Revenue, outstanding balances, and tuition forecasts at a glance.
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Multi-site support
Manage multiple centers from one account with role-based access.
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Classroom kiosk
Dedicated kiosk mode for classroom check-ins and teacher workflows.
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Desktop app
Native macOS app for directors who want a dedicated workspace.
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Free support
Email and chat support included on every plan. We help you get set up right.
Ready to simplify your center?
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