BloomKidz vs ChildPilot
BloomKidz
bloomkidz.netChildPilot
childpilot.comSide by side
| Figure | BloomKidz | ChildPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £24.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.8 (#46) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing payments | The platform supports invoices, fees, online payments, payment portals and automated funding calculations. | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | ChildPilot lists Staff Portal and Parent Portal apps for Apple and Android devices. |
| Customer support | BloomKidz offers UK-based support and states that support is available 24/7. | Plans include onboarding and training; ChildPilot says customers receive ongoing support and a named account representative. |
Plans
BloomKidz
- 1–30 children£24.99 a month
- 31–50 children£34.99 a month
- 51–75 children£44.99 a month
- 76–100 children£54.99 a month
- 101–150 children£69.99 a month
- 151–200 children£84.99 a month
- 200+ childrenPriced on request
- Group Nurseries / Multi-Site ProvidersPrice not published
- Free 2026Free
- Group Nurseries Multi-Site ProvidersPriced on request
ChildPilot
- EconomyPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
- FirstPrice not published
- Business ClassPrice not published
- Economy ClassPrice not published
- First ClassPrice not published
In their own words
BloomKidz
BloomKidz is nursery management software for handling enrollment, attendance, billing, lesson planning and communication with families. Staff can use native iOS and Android apps; parents can access information through a secure web link without an app. Communication tools include instant updates, photos, daily diaries, progress reports and two-way messaging. The platform also supports digital observations, learning journeys and development reports. Billing covers invoices, fees, online payments, payment portals and automated funding calculations. AI attendance tracking provides smart check-ins that learn nursery patterns. Nurseries can manage unlimited rooms, groups and sites under one account, with permissions that limit what site managers see. Data is stored on UK-based servers and encrypted at rest and in transit using TLS 1.3. BloomKidz states it is GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 certified and ICO registered. Paid monthly plans start at £24.99 per month for 1–30 children, and the 30-day trial can be cancelled without fees or lock-in. All features are free through 31 December 2026 under the listed offer.
ChildPilot
ChildPilot has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.