--- description: Review of ChildWatch Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ChildWatch | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Child Care Software](/directory/4654/child-care/software) > [ChildWatch](/software/22530/childwatch) # ChildWatch Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/22530/childwatch Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/22530/childwatch?page=2) > ChildWatch is a cloud-based childcare management solution that includes tools to manage small and midsize childcare and home daycare centers. Key modules include childcare center management, parent portal management, electronic payment processing and handling USDA CACFP claims. With ChildWatch, center owners can build client profiles and manage data in a centralized database. It helps manage immunization records, emergency contact info and meeting schedules with parents. Centers can set parents' drop-off and pick-up times for their children while tracking daily attendance. Parents can create customized portals and track their children's activities in real-time. They can also communicate with teachers, view upcoming events and pay their bills through the portal. Centers can also record employees' in and out times to calculate daily working hours and integrate data with QuickBooks for payroll processing. Other features include management for CACFP sponsorship, tracking meals and attendance, meal nutrition planning, claim processing and schedule reminders. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 21 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 21 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Remarkable Systems - **Founded**: 1992 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$69.95 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Multiple service plan options available. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Calendar Management - Class Scheduling - Communications Management - Customer Accounts - Customisable Reports - Daily Reports - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Document Management - Document Storage - Electronic Signature - Employee Management - Enrollments/Onboarding - Historical Reporting ## Integrations (1 total) - QuickBooks Online Advanced ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Related Categories - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) - [Facility Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4310/cafm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The system is secure. > > **Cons**: I didn't really have major issues so I feel confident about this system. > > As a childcare owner and operator for about 20 years with multiple locations, I have to admit the one system that kept my businesses running efficiently is Childwatch. This billing system has many features that seamlessly allows an owner to track billing, attendance, medical reocrds, meal subsidy, etc.  It also has many video tutorials that enable the user to learn the modules very easy.   I would recommend to my fellow childcare owners and directors to reach out to Childwatch and ask for demos or even a trial.   In addition, parents have their own specific portal access which is very simple to set up.  The phone version is also available for easier access.  Payments are made through the portal and automatic billing through Childwatch is simple.The cost for this system is reasonable amd affordable.   Again, I would recommend to other childcare owners and operators to use Childwatch." ----- ### "10 out of 10" — 5.0/5 > **Rebecca** | *6 July 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s easy to use. We typically get a quick response. I communicate with staff about my child’s needs. > > **Cons**: Overalls is a great app. I haven’t had an issues with it so far. I have no complaints. I would recommend. > > It’s convenient and easy to use. I can get quick answers or a daily summary of my child’s day. I enjoy this app. ----- ### "Basic software, terrible support, no help, canceled" — 2.0/5 > **Tom** | *16 September 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The A/R features were somewhat useful. Sign in seems well thought out though biometrics not supported. > > **Cons**: Support and training sucked. Paid phone support only. Had to submit written questions and wait for answers on a limited schedule. If the program crashed you were out of luck. No searchable help. Online training minimal. We had live training sessions with people who did not know the program. Program is rather simplistic yet not clear at all and I am very experienced using software, writing software, etc. Inexpensive but still not worth it. Also no connection to Quickbooks Cloud. > > Very poor, not intuitive and wasted my time. I canceled it and they seem not to care at all. Not recommended. Limited program, thought it would be sufficient but it was poorly written and not supported. Avoid. ----- ### "Amazing Product for a Childcare Facility\!" — 5.0/5 > **Theresa** | *23 January 2020* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Childwatch has been a life saver when it comes to being user friendly for staff, families and myself. My administrator staff really loves the amount of data we can provide on childwatch to give us the reports we need, as far as tracking attendance and their billing aspect on the software. The attendance feature makes sure that we are accounting for the children in our facility and billing where is needed. It also allows us to know where our children vs staff ratio needs to be for the day. Our billing feature lets us set up everything per family house hold instead of individual clients which is very time saving for our families. Also I personally love the amount of information I can submit about my staff. Anytime I have had a question and I reach out to Childwatchs support time I receive a response the day of, so no day delay is amazing\! > > **Cons**: As a child care facility we need a fully function software that utilizes CACFP functions. Unfortunately right now childwatch is in the works of providing that. Once its up and running there is no comparison\! > > Fantastic\! ----- ### "Features" — 4.0/5 > **Dawn** | *11 September 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Lots of features.Lots of different reportsMade hourly billing easier with the daily/weekly feature. You could customize ChildWatch to your needs for child care.Training videos were very useful when starting and when updated. > > **Cons**: I would have like ChildWatch to be more user friendly > > ChildWatch is a good program for Childcare. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/22530/childwatch?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/22530/childwatch) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data