KidKare

6.7easy start · #59of 86
in Early Childhood Education Software

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

Runs on Android, api, iOS, Web.

KidKare is ranked #59 of 86 in early childhood education software on The Geeks Club, made by KidKare (Richardson, Texas, United States). It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

KidKare plans and pricing

All plans

KidKare Food Program Unlimited users kidkare.com · 20 Sept 2026

Food Program $129/mo $129 Per Month KidKare Food Program for single-location childcare centers filing claims directly with their state kidkare.com · 12 Oct 2026

Parachute + Food Program $163.99/mo $163.99 Per Month Parachute plus KidKare Food Program kidkare.com · 12 Oct 2026

Food Program $1,199/yr $1,199 Yearly KidKare Food Program for single-location childcare centers filing claims directly with their state · Save $349 with yearly plan kidkare.com · 12 Oct 2026

Parachute + Food Program $1,479/yr $1,479 Yearly Parachute plus KidKare Food Program · Save $477 with yearly plan kidkare.com · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on early childhood education software

Free plan: No
Enrollment management: Yes
Family communication: Yes
Attendance and check-in: Yes
Billing and payments: Yes

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The record

Purpose: KidKare automates CACFP menus, attendance, and claims for independent childcare centers filing directly with the state.
Claim checks: The single-location center product advertises 250+ edit checks to flag errors before claim submission.
Menu planning: Users can create, schedule, and reuse menus, and the software calculates grain ounce equivalents and serving requirements.
Attendance: Attendance and meal counts can be recorded from any device, with in/out time tracking, temperature recording at check-in, and allergy alerts.
Digital forms: eForms support state-tailored enrollment and income eligibility in English and Spanish, with digital submission and timestamps.
Compliance: KidKare says its Food Program software is compliant in all 50 states and that enrollment forms and reports follow state-specific requirements.
Parachute trial: The page offers a 30-day free trial for Parachute.
API: KidKare API is offered at state, sponsor, and site levels, with custom rates based on network size.
Security and records: The sponsor product describes cloud-stored records with built-in retention to meet CACFP requirements for maintaining records for 3+ current years.
Support: KidKare lists a Knowledge Hub, chat feature, support tickets, live webinars, and onboarding resources.
Who it serves: KidKare says its tools serve CACFP sponsors, single-location childcare centers, family childcare providers, and state agencies.
Company history: The company says it was founded in the early 1990s by Tom and Linda Clark.
Headquarters: Richardson, Texas, United States

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Early Childhood Education Software in 2026#59 of 86

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Sources

kidkare.com/food-program-software/· checked 12 Oct 2026
kidkare.com/kidkare-api/· checked 12 Oct 2026
kidkare.com/sponsors/· checked 12 Oct 2026
kidkare.com/kidkare-software-support/· checked 12 Oct 2026
kidkare.com/about-kidkare-software/· checked 12 Oct 2026
kidkare.com· checked 28 Sept 2026
kidkare.com/food-program-software-centers/· checked 20 Sept 2026