Kangarootime vs NestliCare
Kangarootime
kangarootime.com
NestliCare
nestlicare.comSide by side
| Figure | Kangarootime | NestliCare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 8.8 (#7) | 8.5 (#16) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment | Enrollment tools include waitlists, customized enrollment links, open-place forecasting and family offers. | The product supports inquiry tracking, online enrollment, enrollment packets, fillable forms, policy sign-off and child records. |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Privacy | Kangarootime says application diagnostics and usage data are collected for improving performance and are not shared with third parties. | NestliCare says it does not sell data or use children’s, family or daycare records for advertising. |
| Support | GetApp lists phone support, email/help desk, FAQs, knowledge base, documentation, live online support and videos. | The maker says its team reads support email directly and that messages are answered by a person who builds the product. |
Plans
Kangarootime
- FreeFree
- PremiumPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Custom Kangarootime packagePriced on request
In their own words
Kangarootime
Kangarootime has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NestliCare
NestliCare is daycare management software for childcare providers, including home daycares and multi-center operations. Its tools cover enrollment, family communication, attendance and check-in, billing and payments, and lesson planning. Teachers can record meals, naps, diapers, moods, notes, and photos to share with each child’s family. Attendance options include kiosk and QR check-in, pickup codes, live room ratios, and family notices. Enrollment features track inquiries and support online enrollment, packets, fillable forms, policy sign-off, and child records. Billing supports scheduled invoices, card or bank autopay, discounts, reminders, and recording cash or check payments. It connects with My Food Program to sync attendance and meal counts and show planned menus. The service is available on web, iOS, and Android. Its plan is free forever at free, with unlimited children and staff and every feature included; no paid plan exists. US online payment fees are 2.9% + $0.50 by card and 1%, capped at $6, by ACH bank debit; recorded cash and check payments have no platform fee. AI-assisted migration is available in the US and Canada except Quebec; manual migration is available in every country.