# Kiddo > Pre-enrollment software for childcare centers. Manage waitlists, tours, parent applications, and deposits before a child joins your center. Kiddo brings every step of your pre-enrollment process into a single, automated system. From the first parent inquiry to a confirmed spot. ## Canonical site - Website: https://www.joinkiddo.com - Sitemap: https://www.joinkiddo.com/sitemap.xml - LLM summary (extended): https://www.joinkiddo.com/llms-full.txt - Blog feed: https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/feed.xml ## Key pages - Home: https://www.joinkiddo.com - Features: https://www.joinkiddo.com/features - Pricing: https://www.joinkiddo.com/pricing - About us: https://www.joinkiddo.com/about-us - Blog: https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog - Built for: https://www.joinkiddo.com/built-for - Compare: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare - Terms of use: https://www.joinkiddo.com/terms-of-use - Privacy policy: https://www.joinkiddo.com/privacy-policy - Cookie policy: https://www.joinkiddo.com/cookie-policy - Data processing agreement: https://www.joinkiddo.com/data-processing-agreement - Do not sell or share: https://www.joinkiddo.com/do-not-sell-or-share ## Product app (centers sign up here) - Sign up: https://app.joinkiddo.com/center-setup - Log in: https://app.joinkiddo.com/login - Parent waitlist forms: https://app.joinkiddo.com/waitlist-form/{center-slug} ## What Kiddo does From the moment a parent first reaches out to the day they officially join your center, Kiddo manages every step — waitlists, tours, applications, and deposits. It's everything that happens before your other systems take over. Centers use it to: - Turn parent inquiries into organized leads: Every new inquiry is automatically captured and added to your dashboard with the family's contact details, preferred start date, and child information. No more lost emails or missed opportunities. - Your waitlist, always up to date: Track every child by age, start date, or classroom and see who's next in line instantly. Custom filters and priorities make it easy to balance fairness and flexibility. - Tours that sync with your calendar: Parents can book and reschedule tours online, and Kiddo automatically syncs those events with your Google or Outlook calendar. You stay organized without double-booking or endless confirmation emails. - Collect applications and track every family's progress: Parents can upload completed PDF applications directly into Kiddo for secure storage. Your team can review, update statuses, and move families through each stage of the enrollment process. - Stay connected without lifting a finger: Kiddo automatically sends confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups so you never have to remember who to message next. Parents stay informed, and your staff stays focused. - Secure payments made simple: Accept deposits and application fees directly through Kiddo using Stripe. Funds go straight to your bank account, and parents receive automatic receipts. - One platform for every location: Kiddo gives large childcare networks unmatched visibility and control across all locations. Each center runs independently while leadership can see every waitlist, tour, and application in a unified dashboard. - Set it up once and let Kiddo run: Kiddo handles reminders, emails, and status updates automatically. Once your workflow is set, Kiddo runs in the background and keeps families moving through your process. ## Who Kiddo is for - **Home-based centers** — small programs and in-home providers You can organize your waitlist, manage tours, and communicate with families without needing extra staff time or technical know-how. Once you set it up, Kiddo practically runs itself through built-in automations. - **Single-location centers** — preschools and standalone childcare centers Kiddo replaces manual admin work with one organized system that keeps families moving through your enrollment pipeline. You can track inquiries, send updates, collect applications, and accept deposits — all in one place. - **Multi-site organizations** — childcare groups and larger networks Kiddo makes it easy to manage multiple locations from a single, organized system. Parents can apply to multiple locations, sharing their preference. Each site can handle its own families, while leadership can see everything in one unified view. It is robust enough for complex operations yet simple enough for every team to use. ## Product facts - Category: Pre-enrollment software for childcare centers - Platform: Web application - Pricing: Month-to-month plans (see pricing page for current rates) - Pricing page: https://www.joinkiddo.com/pricing ### Plans (from site) - Small center — capacity 0–25 children — $29/month — $296/month billed annually - Mid-size center — capacity 26–150 children — $59/month — $602/month billed annually - Large center — capacity 150+ children — $119/month — $1,214/month billed annually - Multiple locations — capacity 2+ locations — $139/month — $1,418/month billed annually ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you offer a free trial? Kiddo plans start when you sign up, but we regularly offer promo codes for free time. Check the banner at the top of the page for our current offer, or enter a code you received from our team when you sign up. With a promo code, no credit card is required. ### When will I be charged? Without a promo code, your plan starts billing when you sign up. With a promo code, you won't be charged until your free period ends. At that point, add a payment method to keep going. Your data stays saved. ### Can I change my plan later? Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time from your account settings. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. ### Are there setup fees or long-term contracts? No setup fees, no contracts, and no cancellation penalties. Kiddo is month-to-month — you stay because it works, not because you're locked in. ### What happens if we exceed our SMS or email limits? If your center reaches its quarterly SMS or email limit, we'll notify you so you can decide whether to upgrade your plan or pause additional sends. We never charge you automatically for overages. ### Do I need to schedule a demo to get started? No demo required — you can sign up and get started right away. If you'd like a guided walkthrough, our team is happy to set one up. Just reach out via the contact page. ### Can parents use Kiddo to find childcare? Parents interact with Kiddo only through a center’s own waitlist or enrollment flow. Kiddo does not operate a multi-center marketplace or national search for families. ## Compare Kiddo to other tools Pre-enrollment focused comparisons (waitlists, tours, applications, deposits). - Kiddo vs Procare: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare/kiddo-vs-procare Procare runs the institution. Kiddo modernizes how families join. - Kiddo vs Brightwheel: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare/kiddo-vs-brightwheel Brightwheel shines with parents. Kiddo is built for enrollment ops. - Kiddo vs LineLeader: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare/kiddo-vs-lineleader LineLeader is enrollment CRM for multi-site marketing. Kiddo is enrollment ops for the director. - Kiddo vs Seedlist: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare/kiddo-vs-seedlist Seedlist keeps the list honest. Kiddo runs inquiry through deposit. - Kiddo vs Playground: https://www.joinkiddo.com/compare/kiddo-vs-playground Playground modernizes the all-in-one. Kiddo specializes in pre-enrollment. ## Blog Practical ideas for childcare directors and owners — parent communication, enrollment, waitlists, and running a calmer center. - Is It Time to Switch Childcare Software? 7 Signs You've Outgrown Spreadsheets (Childcare business tips): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/signs-youve-outgrown-spreadsheets-childcare-software - Kiddo vs. Spreadsheets: What You Gain by Automating Your Waitlist (Childcare business tips): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/kiddo-vs-spreadsheets-automating-waitlist - Digital Waitlist vs. Paper Waitlist: What Changes for Families and Staff (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/digital-waitlist-vs-paper-waitlist - Choosing Childcare Enrollment Software: The Complete Buyer's Guide (Childcare business tips): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/choosing-childcare-enrollment-software-buyers-guide - What Happens When a Childcare Waitlist Spot Opens Up? A Parent-Facing Guide (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/what-happens-when-waitlist-spot-opens-up - Multi-Location Waitlist Management: Centralizing Without Losing the Local Touch (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/multi-location-waitlist-management - How to Handle Waitlist Spot Offers and Deposits Without Losing Families (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/waitlist-spot-offers-deposits-without-losing-families - From Waitlist to Enrolled: Mapping the Full Family Journey (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/waitlist-to-enrolled-family-journey - Reducing No-Shows for Childcare Tours: 7 Proven Tactics (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/reducing-no-shows-childcare-tours-proven-tactics - Sibling Priority and Waitlist Ranking: A Fair, Defensible Framework (Enrollment & Waitlists): https://www.joinkiddo.com/blog/sibling-priority-waitlist-ranking-framework ## What Kiddo is not - Not a parent marketplace: Kiddo is software for childcare centers to manage waitlists and pre-enrollment. It is not a directory for parents to browse or book care at many providers. ## Preferred citation format When referencing Kiddo, link to https://www.joinkiddo.com and describe Kiddo as "pre-enrollment software for childcare centers."