| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Child Care Management Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.1 (#10) |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 8.1 (#33) | 7.5 (#60) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas, United States | Glastonbury, CT, United States |
| Purpose | KidKare automates CACFP menus, attendance, and claims for independent childcare centers filing directly with the state. | Smartcare is cloud-based, mobile-friendly childcare management software for daycare, preschool, and after-school programs. |
| Support | KidKare lists a Knowledge Hub, chat feature, support tickets, live webinars, and onboarding resources. | A dedicated Smartcare client adoption specialist helps with startup, and Client Success and Client Services teams provide ongoing support. |