CheckInKids

7.8easy start · #12 of 86
in Early Childhood Education Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Web. Paid plans from $15/mo.

CheckInKids is ranked #12 of 86 in early childhood education software on The Geeks Club, made by CheckInKids (Billings, Montana, United States). It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

CheckInKids plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free $0/month forever Up to 10 children · digital check-in/out · parent messaging · activity feed · basic attendance reports · mobile-friendly · email support checkinkids.com · 4 Oct 2026

Starter $15/mo $15/month Up to 15 children · QR code check-in · kiosk mode · room and meal tracking · scheduled days · CSV export checkinkids.com · 4 Oct 2026

Growth $40/mo $40/month Up to 50 children · automated invoicing · online payments · late pickup fees · read receipts · scheduled messages · priority support checkinkids.com · 4 Oct 2026

Professional $75/mo $75/month Up to 150 children · absence reporting · advanced analytics · custom branding · signature reports · multi-location (soon) · dedicated support checkinkids.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on early childhood education software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $15/mo
Family communication: Yes
Attendance and check-in: Yes
Billing and payments: Yes
Mobile apps: none
Child capacity: 15 children

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The record

Purpose: CheckInKids provides childcare management tools for attendance, billing, and parent communication.
Check-in: Families can check children in using QR codes or PIN codes, and providers can use a tablet or computer in kiosk mode.
Signatures: The system captures parent signatures on a touchscreen during check-in or check-out and says they are stored securely for compliance and licensing.
Billing: Providers can create automated invoices and accept online credit or debit card payments through Stripe.
Messaging: Providers can send messages to all parents, specific classrooms, or individual families, and schedule messages for later delivery.
Parent portal: The mobile-friendly parent portal works on iPhone, Android, tablets, and computers without an app store download.
Integrations: The feature page names Stripe as the payment provider for online card payments.
Payment fees: The pricing page states that online payments incur standard Stripe fees of 2.9% + 30¢ plus a 0.5% platform fee per successful payment.
Security: The privacy policy says CheckInKids uses industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption to protect data in transit and at rest.
Support: The contact page says the team responds to email within 24 hours and lists weekday phone support from 8am to 6pm MST.
Notable limits: The Professional plan lists multi-location as “soon,” while the Free plan supports up to 10 children.
Intended users: The homepage describes features for childcare directors and owners, teachers and staff, and parents and families.
Price from: $15/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Early Childhood Education Software in 2026#12 of 86

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Sources

checkinkids.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
checkinkids.com/features· checked 4 Oct 2026
checkinkids.com/pricing· checked 4 Oct 2026
checkinkids.com/privacy· checked 4 Oct 2026
checkinkids.com/contact· checked 4 Oct 2026