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Childcare Software by State

State-by-state guidance for childcare operators comparing software, licensing, and CCDF billing for licensed centers and family childcare homes.

Best Childcare Software for Alabama Centers

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Alabama childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under Rule 660-5-26 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Alaska Centers

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Alaska childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under 7 AAC 57: Alaska Child Care Center Licensing and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Arizona Centers

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Arizona childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by ADHS under A.A.C. R9-5, with DES CCAP billing support.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Arkansas Centers

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Arkansas childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under rule 016.06.12 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for California Centers

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California childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by CCLD under Title 22.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Colorado Centers

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Colorado childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the Department of Early Childhood under 12 CCR 2509-8 Rule 7, with CCCAP billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Connecticut Centers

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Connecticut childcare software guide for OEC-licensed centers tracking ratios, inspections, and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Delaware Centers

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Delaware childcare software guide for OCCL-licensed centers tracking ratios, inspections, and Purchase of Care billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Florida Centers

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Florida childcare software guide for DCF-licensed centers tracking ratios, inspections, and School Readiness billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Georgia Centers

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Georgia childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DECAL under Rule 591-1-1.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Hawaii Centers

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Hawaii childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under HAR 17-895 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Idaho Centers

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Idaho childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under IDAPA 16.06.02: Idaho Child Care Center Licensing and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Illinois Centers

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Illinois childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DCFS under 89 Ill. Admin. Code Part 407, with CCAP billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Indiana Centers

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Indiana childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by FSSA's Office of Early Childhood under 470 IAC 3-4, with CCDF voucher billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Iowa Centers

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Iowa childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under 441 IAC Chapter 109 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Kansas Centers

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Kansas childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under K.A.R. 28-4-113 through 28-4-573 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Kentucky Centers

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Kentucky childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by CHFS Division of Child Care under 922 KAR 2:090, with Child Care Assistance Program billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Louisiana Centers

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Louisiana childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under state licensing rules and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Maine Centers

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Maine childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under 10-148 CMR 33 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Maryland Centers

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Maryland childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by MSDE's Office of Child Care under COMAR 13A, with Child Care Scholarship billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Massachusetts Centers

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Massachusetts childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the Dept of Early Education and Care under 606 CMR 7.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Michigan Centers

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Michigan childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under state licensing rules and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Minnesota Centers

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Minnesota childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families under MN Rule 9503, with CCAP billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Mississippi Centers

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Mississippi childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under Miss. Admin. Code Part 1, Rule 13.2 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Missouri Centers

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Missouri childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under 5 CSR 25-500.112: Missouri Child Care Center Licensing and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Montana Centers

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Montana childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DPHHS Child Care Licensing under ARM 37, with Child Care Assistance Program billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Nebraska Centers

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Nebraska childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under 479 NAC 3 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Nevada Centers

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Nevada childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under NAC Chapter 432A and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for New Hampshire Centers

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New Hampshire childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under He-C 4002 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for New Jersey Centers

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New Jersey childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DCF under N.J.A.C. 3A:52, with CCAP billing and ratio compliance.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for New Mexico Centers

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New Mexico childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under NMAC 8.16.2: New Mexico Child Care Center Licensing and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for New York Centers

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New York childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services under Part 418.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for North Carolina Centers

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North Carolina childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DCDEE under the NC Child Care Commission rules.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for North Dakota Centers

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North Dakota childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DHS under N.D. Admin. Code 75-03-14, with CCAP billing support.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Ohio Centers

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Ohio childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by ODJFS under OAC Chapter 5101:2-12.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Oklahoma Centers

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Oklahoma childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under OAC 340:110-3 and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Oregon Centers

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Oregon childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the Dept of Early Learning and Care under OAR 414-300.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Pennsylvania Centers

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Pennsylvania childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DHS under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, with Child Care Works billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Rhode Island Centers

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Rhode Island childcare software guide for DHS-licensed centers tracking ratios, inspections, and CCAP billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for South Carolina Centers

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South Carolina childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DSS under Regulation 114-500, with ABC Voucher billing support.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for South Dakota Centers

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South Dakota childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DSS under ARSD Ch. 67:42:01, with Child Care Assistance billing.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Tennessee Centers

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Tennessee childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under Chapter 1240-04-01: Tennessee DHS Child Care Centers and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Texas Centers

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Texas childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under Chapter 746 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Utah Centers

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Utah childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by UOCC and DCFS under R430.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Vermont Centers

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Vermont childcare software guide for licensed centers tracking ratios under Vermont ECC Rules: Child Care Center Licensing and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Virginia Centers

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Virginia childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the VA Dept of Education under 8 VAC 20-780.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Washington Centers

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Washington childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by DCYF under WAC 110-300.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for West Virginia Centers

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West Virginia childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the DHHR Office of Social Services under WV 78 CSR 1.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Wisconsin Centers

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Wisconsin childcare software guide for licensed centers regulated by the Department of Children and Families under DCF 251.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Wyoming Centers

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Wyoming childcare software guide for DFS-licensed centers tracking ratios, inspections, and subsidy billing records.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 State guide

Best Childcare Software for Atlanta, GA Centers

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Atlanta childcare software guide — Georgia DECAL licensing, CAPS subsidy billing through the DECAL provider portal, and Quality Rated requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Boston, MA Centers

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Boston childcare software guide — Massachusetts EEC 606 CMR 7.00 licensing, IEC subsidy billing, and 1:3 infant ratio compliance requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Charlotte, NC Centers

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Charlotte childcare software guide — NC DCDEE star-rated licensing, CCAP billing through Child Care Resources Inc., and NC Pre-K requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Chicago, IL Centers

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Chicago childcare software guide — Illinois DCFS licensing, CCAP billing through Illinois Action for Children, and Cook County compliance.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Dallas, TX Centers

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Dallas childcare software guide for licensed centers in the DFW metroplex focused on HHSC compliance, ratios, and TWC subsidy billing.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Denver, CO Centers

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Denver childcare software guide — Colorado CDEC licensing, county-administered CCCAP billing, and Qualistar quality rating requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Houston, TX Centers

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Houston childcare software guide — HHSC Region 6 licensing, Chapter 746 ratios, and TX3C subsidy billing through Workforce Solutions Greater Houston.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Los Angeles, CA Centers

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Los Angeles childcare software guide — CDSS Title 22 licensing, California Alternative Payment Programs, and subsidy compliance for licensed centers.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Miami, FL Centers

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Miami childcare software guide — Florida DCF licensing, Early Learning Coalition School Readiness billing, and Voluntary Pre-K requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Nashville, TN Centers

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Nashville childcare software guide — Tennessee TDHS licensing, Child Care Certificate Program billing, and Step Up to Quality rating requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Philadelphia, PA Centers

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Philadelphia childcare software guide — PA DHS OCDEL licensing, Child Care Works subsidy billing, and Keystone STARS quality rating requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Phoenix, AZ Centers

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Phoenix childcare software guide — Arizona ADHS Title 9 licensing, ADE CCAP billing, and Level 1 fingerprint clearance for Maricopa County centers.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for San Antonio, TX Centers

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San Antonio childcare software guide — HHSC Region 8, Chapter 746 ratios, and TX3C subsidy billing through Workforce Solutions Alamo.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for San Diego, CA Centers

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San Diego childcare software guide — CDSS Title 22 licensing, California Alternative Payment Programs, and DoD fee assistance for military families.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

Best Childcare Software for Seattle, WA Centers

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Seattle childcare software guide — Washington DCYF WAC 110-300 licensing, Working Connections subsidy billing, and MERIT background check requirements.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 City guide

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Frequently asked

Common questions before you try it

Does PebbleDesk handle my state's subsidy reporting?
PebbleDesk enforces state-mandated staff-to-child ratios for Texas, California, and Florida. Generic ratio and licensing workflows are available for all other states. State-specific licensing report formats are available for TX (HHSC 2936), CA (LIC 9040), and FL (DCF CF-FSP 5337).
How does ratio tracking work?
PebbleDesk tracks staff-to-child ratios from check-ins and room assignments. The goal is to show the gap while the director can still fix the room, not after the licensor writes it down.
Can I import data from Brightwheel or Procare?
Import from CSV, with column mapping presets for Brightwheel and Procare. Works for child rosters, family contacts, and billing records.
What happens if my internet goes down?
PebbleDesk is online-only in V1. If your connection drops, keep a paper fallback for temporary attendance notes and enter them once service returns.