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CentreBloom

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What it is

CentreBloom is a web platform for Canadian childcare centres, preschools and early learning programs. It brings enrolment, waitlists, attendance, billing and payments, staff scheduling, Canadian payroll, family communication, learning documentation and compliance records into one system. Enrolment covers inquiries, applications, registrations, child profiles, documents and classroom placements. Staff can record attendance directly or use a kiosk with a code or QR. Payroll handles timesheets, wage and overtime calculations, CPP, EI and tax, vacation pay and pay statements, and helps prepare T4s. It does not file or remit payroll, and Quebec payroll is unsupported. Plans are priced per centre by active-student capacity, with the full platform included. Monthly pricing starts at 69 CAD/mo for up to 15 students; annual plans are paid upfront for 12 months. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Every plan includes guided onboarding, data import and training for administrators and educators.

Spec sheet

Product
CentreBloom combines enrolment, waitlists, attendance, billing and payments, staff scheduling, Canadian payroll, family communication, learning documentation, and compliance records in one platform.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Audience
The product is for Canadian childcare centres, preschools, and early learning programs, including independent centres and multi-location operators.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Security
The site states that traffic is protected with TLS, stored data is encrypted at rest, and passwords are stored as salted hashes by a dedicated authentication provider.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Support
The contact page says CentreBloom replies within one business day and lists support hours as Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Pacific Time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
AI-related processing
Optional OpenAI features draft assessment questions from an entered topic and read timesheets or calendars from a free-form file; the site says only submitted content is processed.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Data export
Customers can request an export of their data, and can request deletion when closing an account subject to applicable record-keeping periods.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Data residency
CentreBloom says its primary application database and customer records are hosted in Canada, while some supporting services process limited information through subprocessors outside Canada.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Enrolment
Enrolment tools include inquiries, applications, waitlists, registrations, child profiles, required documents, and classroom placements.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Family communication
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Onboarding
Every plan includes guided onboarding and data import plus administrator and educator training; the pricing page says onboarding and import are free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Payment integration
Card payments run through the centre's own Stripe account at Stripe's rates; CentreBloom says it adds no markup and takes no cut of tuition.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Payroll
Canadian payroll includes timesheets, wage and overtime, CPP, EI and tax calculations, vacation pay, pay statements, and help preparing T4s.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Payroll limitation
Quebec payroll, including QPP, QPIP, and Revenu Québec filings, is not supported, and CentreBloom does not remit or file payroll on the centre's behalf.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Security certifications
CentreBloom says it describes its security practices without claiming certifications it does not hold.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
SMS integration
Optional SMS reminders use the centre's own Twilio account at Twilio's per-message rate; SMS is off unless enabled, and CentreBloom says it adds no markup.Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com

Plans and prices

Up to 15 students C$69 a month C$69/mo Up to 15 active students · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 30 students C$119 a month C$119/mo Up to 30 active students · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 60 students C$189 a month C$189/mo Up to 60 active students · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 100 students C$259 a month C$259/mo Up to 100 active students · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
100+ students C$319 a month C$319/mo Base price · C$2 per active child over 100 · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 15 students (annual) C$621 a year C$621/yr (save 25%) Up to 15 active students · paid upfront for 12 months · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 30 students (annual) C$1,071 a year C$1071/yr (save 25%) Up to 30 active students · paid upfront for 12 months · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 60 students (annual) C$1,701 a year C$1701/yr (save 25%) Up to 60 active students · paid upfront for 12 months · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
Up to 100 students (annual) C$2,331 a year C$2331/yr (save 25%) Up to 100 active students · paid upfront for 12 months · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com
100+ students (annual) C$2,871 a year C$2871/yr (save 25%) Base price · C$2 per active child over 100 · paid upfront for 12 months · full platform included Read 29 Sep 2026 · centrebloom.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines enrolment, attendance, billing and compliance records.
  • Kiosk attendance supports codes and QR.
  • Plans include guided onboarding, import and training.
  • Optional trial; full platform on every plan.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Quebec payroll is unsupported.
  • Does not remit or file payroll.
  • Monthly plans start at 69 CAD/mo.

Who it suits

It suits Canadian childcare centres, preschools and early learning programs, from independent centres to multi-location operators. Centres needing Quebec payroll support or payroll filing handled for them should note those limitations.

Verdict

CentreBloom covers core centre operations alongside family communication and Canadian payroll. Its payroll exclusions and per-centre pricing are important to weigh before choosing a plan.

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