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What does childcare software really cost?
Most platforms charge per child, so the bill climbs every time you enroll. Slide to your enrollment and see the difference against a flat $40 a month.
Per-child platforms
about $2 to $5 per child a month
$80 to $200/mo
Seedling
flat, unlimited children & staff
$40/mo
At 40 children, you would save about
$480 to $1,920 a year
Estimate only. Per-child figures reflect commonly reported rates (about $2 to $5 per child per month) for major childcare platforms; actual pricing is usually quote-based and often gates billing or reporting behind higher tiers. Seedling is a flat $40 a month for unlimited children and staff. See our comparisons for sources.
Why per-child pricing adds up
Most childcare management software charges a monthly fee per enrolled child. It looks small on a demo call, but it scales with your roster: at a few dollars per child, a center of 50 can pay $150 to $300 a month or more, and the number climbs every time you enroll a new family. Billing, extra reporting, and a parent app are often locked behind higher tiers on top of that.
Flat-rate pricing flips that. Seedling is $40 a month for unlimited children and staff, with every feature included, so your software bill stays the same whether you serve 12 children or 120. No per-child meter, no add-on tiers, and no sales call to see the price. Compare the major platforms side by side on our comparison pages.