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Pricing Breakdowns

What childcare software actually costs — tiers, hidden fees, and the fine print.

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Brightwheel Pricing for Centers Under 30 Kids

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Estimated Brightwheel pricing for programs under 30 children, plus payment processing fees and how costs compare to PebbleDesk.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 Brightwheel

Kangarootime Pricing Breakdown (2026)

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Kangarootime charges per classroom. See how costs scale from 3 to 10+ rooms and how the model compares to PebbleDesk flat pricing.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 Kangarootime

KinderSystems Pricing: What to Expect in 2026

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KinderSystems pricing is not published. See what programs report paying and how transparent alternatives like PebbleDesk compare.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 KinderSystems

Lillio Pricing: What Centers Actually Pay

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Lillio (formerly HiMama) pricing estimates, hidden costs, and how the platform compares to PebbleDesk for licensed childcare centers.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 Lillio

Procare Pricing for Multi-Location Operators

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Procare pricing estimates for multi-location childcare operators, including per-location fees, implementation costs, and PebbleDesk Enterprise comparison.

Updated Apr 29, 2026 Procare

Brightwheel Pricing (2026): $36 to $1,800/mo Breakdown

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Estimated Brightwheel pricing by center size, per-child cost, and payment fees for licensed childcare programs.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Brightwheel

Brightwheel Hidden Costs: What They Don't Show (2026)

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Brightwheel pricing and hidden costs for licensed childcare centers, including processing fees and feature limits.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Brightwheel

ChildPilot Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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ChildPilot does not publish pricing. Here is what to expect and how it compares to transparent alternatives.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 ChildPilot

Famly Pricing (2026): What US Centers Actually Pay

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Famly does not publish US-market pricing. Here is what to expect and how it compares to US-built alternatives.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Famly

iCare Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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Estimated iCare pricing per user and what the per-user model means for childcare center budgets.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 iCare Software

Illumine Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay

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Estimated Illumine pricing by student count, annual discount, and US compliance fit.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Illumine

Jackrabbit Care Pricing (2026): Per-Location Model Breakdown

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Estimated Jackrabbit Care pricing by location, plus what the per-location model means for multi-site operators.

Updated Apr 16, 2026 Jackrabbit Care

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PebbleDesk starts at $19.50/mo billed annually for home providers and $64.50/mo billed annually for licensed centers while LAUNCH50 is active. Monthly billing is also available, with no setup fees.

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Frequently asked

Common questions before you try it

Why is childcare software pricing so hard to compare?
Brightwheel uses per-child pricing that scales with enrollment, making the monthly cost unpredictable as census fluctuates. Procare sells desktop software with annual license fees plus add-ons. These pricing breakdowns surface the actual all-in cost for a center at your enrollment level and flag where compliance features require upgrading to a higher tier.
What hidden costs show up in childcare management software pricing?
Common extras: per-child fees that scale with enrollment rather than staying flat, payment processing fees layered on parent billing, compliance report exports gated to premium tiers, CACFP meal tracking sold as a separate module, and setup fees for data migration from an existing system.
How does PebbleDesk's pricing compare to Brightwheel for a 40-child center?
Brightwheel's per-child pricing at market rates typically runs $4-$6 per child per month, putting a 40-child center at $160-$240/month. PebbleDesk's Center Starter plan is a flat published plan for up to 50 active children, at $64.50/mo billed annually while LAUNCH50 is active, so the bill does not rise with census changes inside that range.