# Best Free Daycare Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Daycare software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/s/free

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# Best Daycare Software for free

For more information consult our [Daycare Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[4.6 (200)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/)

#1 Daycare Management System. Optimize your tuition, enrollment, waitlisting, reporting, and get same day payouts- only with TUIO! [Learn more about TUIO](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/)

Daycare features reviewers most value

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82% recommend this product

[4.7 (264)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/)

Forget ordinary childcare software. Get a time-saving solution that goes the extra mile for your ECE business needs. Get Famly! [Learn more about Famly](https://www.capterra.com/p/155536/Famly/)

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85% recommend this product

[4.7 (56)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/reviews/)

All-in-one childcare software for online registrations, bookings, payment collection, invoicing, sign-in/outs and parent communication. [Learn more about Cheqdin](https://www.capterra.com/p/165906/Cheqdin/)

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Payment Processing

[## Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/)

[4.6 (346)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/reviews/)

Storypark helps ECE services connect families with learning, strengthen quality practice, reduce admin and support compliance [Learn more about Storypark](https://www.capterra.com/p/152602/Storypark/)

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91% recommend this product

[## Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/)

[4.8 (194)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/)

Cut your costs & delight customers with the all-in-one child care software used by 100,000+ care providers, teachers, and families. [Learn more about Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/)

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92% recommend this product

[## OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/)

[4.5 (107)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/reviews/)

OWNA is the most comprehensive All-In-One Child Care Management Software in Australia. Join 3,000+ centres who loves using OWNA! [Learn more about OWNA](https://www.capterra.com/p/209399/OWNA/)

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81% recommend this product

[## Bloomz](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/)

[4.6 (67)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/reviews/)

Web-based app for teachers and educational institutes that helps coordinate with parents to monitor students' growth and development [Learn more about Bloomz](https://www.capterra.com/p/160402/Bloomz/)

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[## Carecenta](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/)

[4.5 (64)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/reviews/)

All Inclusive One-Stop Solution for Home Care, Home Infusion and Nursing in Intake, Compliance, Scheduling, EVV, Billing, and Payroll. [Learn more about Carecenta](https://www.capterra.com/p/140368/Carecenta/)

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[## Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/)

[4.4 (39)](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/reviews/)

Cloud-based childcare management software that helps centers automate administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and reporting. [Learn more about Child Care Seer](https://www.capterra.com/p/216501/Child-Care-Seer/)

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[## PREto3](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/)

[4.4 (28)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/reviews/)

All in one digital platform for early learning. Connects teachers, parents, and administrators. [Learn more about PREto3](https://www.capterra.com/p/168246/PREto3/)

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