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Description

CRAFTS was created in Canada specifically for childcare providers, including those running Childcare Centers, Licensed Home Childcare Agencies, Before & After School Programs, Out of School Care, Montessori institutions, and various types of Early Childcare Education. The platform features a Parent Portal designed to empower parents by providing them with the ability to view observations regarding their child's progress, manage billing and payments, check attendance records, and download tax receipts. Educators benefit from streamlined documentation processes, as they gain quick access to essential child information, online attendance tracking, daily logs, and observation records, among other functionalities. Administrators enjoy enhanced oversight of administrative tasks across multiple locations, effectively managing everything from registration to financial reporting. Furthermore, Board Members are granted access to comprehensive reports within CRAFTS, enabling them to analyze financial and enrollment data, which aids in their preparation for meetings and strategic planning initiatives. Overall, CRAFTS serves as an invaluable tool for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of childcare management.

Description

Seedling is a comprehensive, web-based solution designed for the management of childcare services, catering to independent childcare centers, preschools, home daycares, and various early-childhood educational programs. It facilitates the organization of child and staff rosters, monitors check-in and check-out procedures, maintains appropriate classroom ratios, manages tuition plans alongside online payment options, handles enrollment agreements, and streamlines communication with families. Parents can conveniently access a secure portal via an emailed link, eliminating the need for a separate parent app. Additionally, the system enables providers to update families with photos and daily activities, track health and immunization records, maintain allergy and medication logs, verify staff credentials, record safety drills, generate licensing reports, and manage enrollment inquiries effectively. Childcare centers have the option to establish a public website, allowing them to consolidate family information and compliance documentation within a single integrated service, ensuring ease of access and enhanced communication for all stakeholders involved. This multifaceted approach not only simplifies administrative tasks but also fosters a more connected community among families and childcare providers.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft 365 Yes 
Stripe No 

Integrations

Microsoft 365 No 
Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$40/month
Seedling costs $40 per month for unlimited children and staff, with all features and a center website included. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card; billing is month-to-month afterward, with no setup fee or contract. Online tuition payments also incur standard Stripe processing fees and a 0.5% Seedling fee, capped at $2 for ACH payments.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Infostructure Technology

Founded

2002

Country

Canada

Website

www.getcrafts.ca

Vendor Details

Company Name

Seedling

Country

United States

Website

goseedling.com

Product Features

Child Care

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Calendar Management No 
Check-in / Check-out Yes 
Child Care Center Yes 
Daily Reports Yes 
Employee Management Yes 
Food Program Records No 
For Preschools No 
Home-Based Yes 
Immunization Records Yes 
Lesson Plan Management No 
Mailing List Management No 
Menu Planning No 
Online Registration Yes 
Parent / Child Records Yes 
Parent Portal Yes 
Payment Processing Yes 
Photo Gallery No 
Text Messaging No 
Volunteer Management No 
Wait List Management No 

Product Features

Child Care

Billing & Invoicing No 
Calendar Management No 
Check-in / Check-out No 
Child Care Center No 
Daily Reports No 
Employee Management No 
Food Program Records No 
For Preschools No 
Home-Based No 
Immunization Records No 
Lesson Plan Management No 
Mailing List Management No 
Menu Planning No 
Online Registration No 
Parent / Child Records No 
Parent Portal No 
Payment Processing No 
Photo Gallery No 
Text Messaging No 
Volunteer Management No 
Wait List Management No 

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