CentreBloom vs Kinderflow
CentreBloom
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| Figure | CentreBloom | Kinderflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | C$51.75/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Daycare Management Software | 8.4 (#5) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 8.0 (#39) | 7.7 (#52) |
| Family communication | Yes | Staff and guardians can message each other within Kinderflow, and teachers can send daily reports covering meals, naps, activities, and notes. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| 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. | The FAQ states that data is encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest, authentication and storage are handled by Supabase built on AWS, and raw payment card data is not stored. |
| 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. | Customers can email support, and the FAQ says the small team responds directly; Growth includes priority support and Pro includes dedicated support. |
Plans
CentreBloom
- Up to 15 studentsC$69 a month
- Up to 30 studentsC$119 a month
- Up to 60 studentsC$189 a month
- Up to 100 studentsC$259 a month
- 100+ studentsC$319 a month
- Up to 15 students (annual)C$621 a year
- Up to 30 students (annual)C$1,071 a year
- Up to 60 students (annual)C$1,701 a year
- Up to 100 students (annual)C$2,331 a year
- 100+ students (annual)C$2,871 a year
In their own words
CentreBloom
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.
Kinderflow
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