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Pricing Breakdowns

What childcare software actually costs — tiers, hidden fees, and the fine print.

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ChildPilot Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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ChildPilot does not publish pricing. Here is what to expect and how it compares to transparent alternatives.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 ChildPilot

Brightwheel Pricing (2026): $36 to $1,800/mo Breakdown

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Estimated Brightwheel pricing by center size, per-child cost, and payment fees for licensed childcare programs.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Brightwheel

Jackrabbit Care Pricing (2026): Per-Location Model Breakdown

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Estimated Jackrabbit Care pricing by location, plus what the per-location model means for multi-site operators.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Jackrabbit Care

Brightwheel Hidden Costs: What They Don't Show (2026)

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Brightwheel pricing and hidden costs for licensed childcare centers, including processing fees and feature limits.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Brightwheel

Kangarootime Pricing (2026): Per-Class Model Explained

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Kangarootime charges $8 per classroom per month. Here is what that actually costs for centers of different sizes and what compliance features are included.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Kangarootime

Famly Pricing (2026): What US Centers Actually Pay

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Famly does not publish US-market pricing. Here is what to expect and how it compares to US-built alternatives.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Famly

iCare Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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Estimated iCare pricing per user and what the per-user model means for childcare center budgets.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 iCare Software

LifeCubby Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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Estimated LifeCubby pricing by tier and what the jump between plans means for centers.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 LifeCubby

Illumine Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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Estimated Illumine pricing by student count, annual discount, and US compliance fit.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Illumine

Lillio Pricing at Scale: Multi-Site Cost Analysis (2026)

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Lillio pricing as centers grow, plus what opaque pricing means for childcare budgets.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Lillio

Procare Pricing in 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

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What does Procare actually cost? We break down the base plan, parent communication add-on, and the implementation fees that show up after the demo.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Procare

Sandbox Childcare Pricing (2026): Full Breakdown

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Sandbox childcare software pricing is not publicly listed. What do licensed centers actually pay, and what compliance features are missing at every tier?

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Sandbox

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Frequently asked

Common questions before you try it

Why is childcare software pricing so hard to compare?
Brightwheel uses per-child pricing that scales with enrollment, making the monthly cost unpredictable as census fluctuates. Procare sells desktop software with annual license fees plus add-ons. These pricing breakdowns surface the actual all-in cost for a center at your enrollment level and flag where compliance features require upgrading to a higher tier.
What hidden costs show up in childcare management software pricing?
Common extras: per-child fees that scale with enrollment rather than staying flat, payment processing fees layered on parent billing, compliance report exports gated to premium tiers, CACFP meal tracking sold as a separate module, and setup fees for data migration from an existing system.
How does PebbleDesk's pricing compare to Brightwheel for a 40-child center?
Brightwheel's per-child pricing at market rates typically runs $4-$6 per child per month, putting a 40-child center at $160-$240/month. PebbleDesk's Center Starter plan is $99/month flat for up to 75 children, so the bill does not rise with census changes inside that range.