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ChildPlus

procaresoftware.com

From $291.67/mo WebWindowsiOSAndroid
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Spec score 8.5 #15 of 86 in Early Childhood Education Software

What it is

ChildPlus is a management system for Head Start and other early childhood programs, covering program data, operations, and compliance. Its ERSEA tools track eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance, with customizable selection points and attendance reporting. For Program Information Reports, it records data, calculates figures, and creates submission-ready files. Staff can message families in both directions and document partnership agreements, goals, progress, and referrals.

Reporting includes more than 200 pre-built reports, customizable reports, real-time dashboards, and a Module Designer for custom tracking. The Desired Results Developmental Profile can be added to record observations and track developmental measures for children from birth to age five; DRDP integration and CLASS scoring data tracking are also listed. ChildPlus is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Online access uses Safari or Google Chrome, while the desktop version lists Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11 as minimum supported systems. Pricing for ChildPlus is on request. An Essential Learning Plan is listed at $3,500 a year, with 12-month access to over 120 hours of courses and recorded webinars.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ChildPlus is an all-in-one management system for Head Start programs that helps manage data, streamline operations, and support compliance.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Integrations
ChildPlus supports DRDP assessment integration and CLASS scoring data tracking; its optional VPN database access can be used by knowledgeable IT staff to develop integrations with other software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Mobile apps
bothRead 24 Sep 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Security
Procare states that its cloud-hosted products use US data centers, and that its Desktop and Online platforms are SOC 2 Type 2 certified.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Privacy
Procare states that it encrypts data in transit and at rest and does not sell or share customer data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Support
ChildPlus customer support is available by phone, email, online chat, and support form during listed weekday hours.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesRead 19 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Founded
1985Read 19 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Assessments
The Desired Results Developmental Profile can be added to ChildPlus for recording observations and tracking developmental measures for children from birth to age five.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Attendance and check-in
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Enrollment management
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · procaresoftware.com
ERSEA
The software supports Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance tracking, including customizable points for selection and attendance reporting.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Family communication
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Family engagement
ChildPlus Communication provides two-way messaging between program staff and families, and the system can document family partnership agreements, goals, progress, and referrals.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Lesson planning
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Notable additional cost
Optional VPN database access has an additional cost, according to the ChildPlus technical information page.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
PIR reporting
ChildPlus records Program Information Report data and provides built-in PIR calculations and submission-ready files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Platform and requirements
ChildPlus Online is accessed through Safari or Google Chrome, while ChildPlus Desktop lists Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11 as minimum supported operating systems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Reporting and customization
The product page describes more than 200 pre-built reports, customizable reporting, real-time dashboards, and a Module Designer for custom tracking modules.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Security controls
Procare says its platforms offer multi-factor authentication and role-based permissions, and that its cloud-hosted products use US data centers with geographic redundancy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Who it serves
The maker describes ChildPlus as serving Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant, state Pre-K, and other early childhood programs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com

Plans and prices

Essential Learning Plan $3,500 a year $3,500 annually 12-month access · unlimited access to 120+ hours of courses and recorded webinars Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
ChildPlus Priced on request Request a demo for a tailored solution. Pricing not stated on the product page Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Premium Learning Plan Priced on request Contact a specialist for plan details. Includes self-paced training · 3-day on-site training · 24 hours of private consultation and coaching · dedicated consultant Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Standard Learning Plan Priced on request Contact a specialist for plan details. Includes self-paced training · 3-day on-site training · hands-on team training Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com
Starter Learning Plan Priced on request Contact a specialist for plan details. Includes self-paced training · 9 hours of live virtual training · live group webinars Read 12 Oct 2026 · procaresoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks ERSEA activity and attendance
  • Creates submission-ready PIR files
  • Includes two-way staff-to-family messaging
  • Offers more than 200 pre-built reports
  • Available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows

Limits

  • ChildPlus pricing is on request
  • Online access is limited to Safari or Chrome
  • Desktop requires Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11
  • Optional VPN database access costs extra

Who it suits

ChildPlus is intended for Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant, state Pre-K, and other early childhood programs. It may suit teams managing enrollment, attendance, family engagement, and reporting in one system.

Verdict

ChildPlus covers administrative, reporting, and family-engagement work for early childhood programs. Buyers should request pricing and check which version and browser requirements fit their organization.

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