Today the vast majority of childcare centers are using computers to enhance their administration. Facilitating increased efficienct in a range of areas, from billing and accounting, to attendance and scheduling, computers have continued to become more affordable and more powerful, and the childcare software available has improved in terms of ease-of-use and functionality. When considering computerization, the first place to start is with the childcare software to be used.

Although there are many wonderful general purpose programs like Microsoft Word, Calendar Creator, Excel, etc. which can be useful in managing a childcare center, they are usually not a complete solution to a center's needs. For most childcare centers it's wise to invest in software products that are specifically designed for the childcare industry. This site has been created to help you evaluate possible solutions and to suggest important criteria when evaluating childcare software and vendors.