Features
Everything you need to manage your childcare center, all in one platform.
Find anything, instantly
One search bar to find any child, family, or staff member. Results appear as you type — no clicking through menus.
- Search children, families & staff instantly
- Filter across every record type
- Jump to any profile in seconds
- Keyboard-first navigation
- Always accessible from anywhere
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
"We used to spend every Friday afternoon chasing down late payments. Now invoices go out automatically and parents pay online. Its been a game changer for us."
Maria G.
Director, Sunshine Kids Academy
"The enrollment pipeline saved us during our busiest season. I can see exactly where every family is in the process without digging through emails."
David R.
Owner, Little Steps Learning Center
"Honestly the compliance checklists alone are worth it. We passed our last state inspection without a single finding and I actually slept the night before."
Angela T.
Director, Bright Horizons Childcare
"I pull up our attendance and revenue reports every Monday morning. Takes me about 30 seconds now, used to take most of my morning."
James K.
Administrator, Growing Minds Preschool
"Scheduling used to mean a whiteboard and a lot of phone calls. Now my teachers can see their shifts on their phone and swap if they need to. So much easier."
Patricia M.
Director, Tiny Treasures CDC
"We used to spend every Friday afternoon chasing down late payments. Now invoices go out automatically and parents pay online. Its been a game changer for us."
Maria G.
Director, Sunshine Kids Academy
"The enrollment pipeline saved us during our busiest season. I can see exactly where every family is in the process without digging through emails."
David R.
Owner, Little Steps Learning Center
"Honestly the compliance checklists alone are worth it. We passed our last state inspection without a single finding and I actually slept the night before."
Angela T.
Director, Bright Horizons Childcare
"I pull up our attendance and revenue reports every Monday morning. Takes me about 30 seconds now, used to take most of my morning."
James K.
Administrator, Growing Minds Preschool
"Scheduling used to mean a whiteboard and a lot of phone calls. Now my teachers can see their shifts on their phone and swap if they need to. So much easier."
Patricia M.
Director, Tiny Treasures CDC
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?
Join childcare centers that trust cradleOS to handle attendance, billing, and parent communication — so they can focus on the kids.
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