--- description: Review of CRAFTS 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: CRAFTS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Child Care Software](/directory/4654/child-care/software) > [CRAFTS](/software/95717/crafts) # CRAFTS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/95717/crafts Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/95717/crafts?page=2) > CRAFTS is a childcare records, attendance \& financial tracking system designed to streamline administrative operations for Canadian childcare providers. Operating on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace, the solution helps daycare centers, before \& after-school programs, Montessori schools, and licensed home daycare agencies manage subsidies, online registrations, pre-authorized debits and more. CRAFTS allows childcare centers to generate reports on revenue, allergy and subsidy reconciliation. Key features include messaging, re-enrollment management, multi-location support, timeclock and employee certification tracking. Pricing is based on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone or an inquiry form. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 20 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 20 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Infostructure Technology - **Location**: Brampton, Canada - **Founded**: 2002 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: CA$50.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Infostructure Technology for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Calendar Management - Certification Tracking - Check-in/Check-out - Class Scheduling - Communications Management - Contact Database - Customer Accounts - Daily Reports - Data Security - Employee Management - Enrollments/Onboarding - Immunisation & Allergy Tracking - Meal/Nutrition Management - Milestone Tracking - Multi-Location ## Integrations (2 total) - Dropbox - Microsoft 365 ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Playground](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329484/playground) — 4.8/5 (194 reviews) ## Reviews ### "CRAFTS is the right tool for childcare operations" — 5.0/5 > **Michelle** | *20 December 2024* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how it is an easy and logical tool to follow, in addition that it does the equation calculations for you, this eliminates a number of errors by the user > > **Cons**: I would like to be able to set more specific activity permissions for users, within the key sections, as the way our organization operates our childcare manager has some responsibilities for some activities that are only available with full Administration access, so currently I am now needing to do these versus them, due to lack of access - I don't want to give them Administrator access > > Great - I love the support and helpfulness that we have gotten and continue to, even into our 6mth of operations. The time that has been provided to us, to ensure success has been very appreciated. ----- ### "Initial use and overall impression of Crafts and their client support" — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *4 March 2024* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The process for billing, tracking and processing payments, and the underlying encryption and security of the information in our portfolio . Additionally, the process in managing our families and enrolments is intuitive and robust. There are still many new things I am discovering daily, but overall I am very happy with the software. It is stressful when switching over to new management software, but the support we received from \[sensitive content hidden\] and his team during our set up phase (we actually just starting using Crafts March 1st 2024 after initial training and rollout) was above and beyond my expectations. They are very responsive to any queries, and their support training videos are great reference resources during the initial start up phase. I would recommend their product without reservation\! > > **Cons**: None so far, meets our needs, has flexibility, and great support > > Overall, we are very pleased with Crafts, and although we have only been using it for a short period of time, we really like it's design and flexibility. ----- ### "CRAFTS is Just what we were Looking for" — 4.0/5 > **Virginia** | *4 January 2021* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We were looking for a way to move our daycare reporting and attendance and communication with parents online as well as making billing a simpler process and CRAFTS is just what we were looking for. > > **Cons**: Some of the features have taken some time to get used to and doing so much online takes some adjustments ----- ### "CRAFTS is a fabulous program" — 5.0/5 > **Shannon** | *27 November 2024* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use and staff are wonderful to deal with. > > **Cons**: Notifications need to slow down a bit but other than that it is a great program. > > Excellent program with supreme efficiency and easy to maneuver through different functions. ----- ### "A Game Changer\!" — 5.0/5 > **Orvia** | *7 June 2024* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: CRAFTS stands out for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, efficiency, and emphasis on communication and data security. It’s a robust system that significantly enhances the management and operation of our organization. > > **Cons**: For new users, there might be a learning curve to understand and navigate through the various features of CRAFTS. More intuitive onboarding and user guides could help alleviate this. User experience can vary based on individual needs and expectations. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/95717/crafts?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/95717/crafts) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data