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Sandbox Software

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Spec score 7.6 #20 of 31 in Childcare Management Software

What it is

Sandbox Software is an online child care management system for childcare centers and preschools. It combines attendance, family and staff records, communication, billing, payments, and staff scheduling across web, Android, and iOS. Attendance tools include dashboards, child check-in and check-out, head-count reports, and staff-hour tracking. Profiles can store pickup permissions, emergency contacts, custody details, and medical information. The Parent App and portal support real-time photos and updates, two-way messaging, daily logs, and invoice payments. Billing includes flexible invoicing, government subsidy tracking, automated tax receipts, online payments, and more than 100 reports. Stripe processes payments at 2.9% + $0.30 per credit-card transaction or $0.60 per ACH transaction; ACH is available only in the US. Plans are based on child count and include unlimited users and devices. The 0-24 Children — Monthly plan costs $47 a month, while the 0-24 Children — Yearly plan is $59 a month billed yearly. A free trial requires no credit card, but there is no free plan. Sandbox was founded in 2011 and serves operators across North America.

Spec sheet

Product
Sandbox is an online child care management system with management, billing, and communication tools for childcare centers and preschools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Trial
The pricing page offers a free trial with no credit card required but does not state its duration.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Integrations
The pricing FAQ identifies Stripe as the merchant used for payment processing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Security
Sandbox states that data is encrypted at rest and in transit and describes login controls, firewalls, intrusion protection, IP filtering, and network segregation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Support
The pricing page advertises unlimited customer support and says support is available from 9 to 5 pm EST.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Attendance
The system provides attendance dashboards, child check-in and check-out, head-count reports, and staff-hour tracking.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Backups and uptime
Sandbox says it backs up servers hourly, strives for 99% uptime, and gives advance notice of planned downtime.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Billing
Billing features include flexible invoicing, government subsidy tracking, automated tax receipts, online payments, and more than 100 reports.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Family and staff records
Profiles organize child, family, and staff information, including pickup permissions, emergency contacts, custody details, and medical information.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Notable requirement
The Parent and Teacher apps require an active Sandbox Software account from the center.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Parent communication
The Parent App and portal support real-time photos and updates, two-way messaging, daily logs, and invoice payments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Payment processing
Sandbox says it uses Stripe and charges 2.9% + $0.30 per credit-card transaction or $0.60 per ACH transaction; ACH is available only in the US.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
Who it serves
The maker describes Sandbox as serving childcare owners and operators across North America, including childcare centers and preschools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io

Plans and prices

0-24 Children — Monthly $47 a month Monthly 0-24 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
0-24 Children — Yearly $59 a month Yearly; page displays $59/mo 0-24 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
25-49 Children — Monthly $63 a month Monthly 25-49 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
25-49 Children — Yearly $79 a month Yearly; page displays $79/mo 25-49 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
50-99 Children — Monthly $103 a month Monthly 50-99 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
50-99 Children — Yearly $129 a month Yearly; page displays $129/mo 50-99 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
100-199 Children — Monthly $135 a month Monthly 100-199 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
200+ Children — Monthly $159 a month Monthly 200+ children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
100-199 Children — Yearly $169 a month Yearly; page displays $169/mo 100-199 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io
200+ Children — Yearly $199 a month Yearly; page displays $199/mo 200+ children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime Read 30 Sep 2026 · childcaresoftware.webflow.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Web, Android, and iOS access
  • Attendance dashboards and check-in tools
  • Parent messaging, photos, and daily logs
  • Billing, subsidies, receipts, and reports
  • Unlimited users and devices on plans

Limits

  • No free plan
  • ACH payments available only in the US
  • Stripe transaction fees apply
  • Parent and Teacher apps require an active center account

Who it suits

Sandbox suits childcare owners and operators running centers or preschools. It fits teams needing attendance, family communication, records, billing, payments, and staff scheduling in one system.

Verdict

Sandbox brings center operations, family communication, and billing into one child-care system. Its child-count plans, free trial, and broad attendance and payment features are balanced by paid access and transaction charges.

Where Specifiction places it

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