Everything before enrollment, organized in one place

Kiddo brings every step of your pre-enrollment process into a single, automated system. From the first parent inquiry to a confirmed spot.

Parent inquiries
Parent inquiries

Turn parent inquiries into organized leads

Every new inquiry is automatically captured and added to your dashboard with the family's contact details, preferred start date, and child information. No more lost emails or missed opportunities.

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Capture leads directly from your website or form

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Automatic email confirmation for parents

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Track inquiry sources to see where families come from

Parent inquiries
Waitlist management
Waitlist management

Your waitlist, always up to date

Track every child by age, start date, or classroom and see who's next in line instantly. Custom filters and priorities make it easy to balance fairness and flexibility.

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Custom waitlist priorities (siblings, staff families, employer programs, etc.)

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Filters for age, start date, and location preference

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Real-time updates when families confirm or change interest

Tour scheduling
Tour scheduling

Tours that sync with your calendar

Parents can book and reschedule tours online, and Kiddo automatically syncs those events with your Google or Outlook calendar. You stay organized without double-booking or endless confirmation emails.

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Integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook

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Parents book available time slots online

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Automatic confirmations and reminder emails and SMS messages

Automated communication
Automated communication

Stay connected without lifting a finger

Kiddo automatically sends confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups so you never have to remember who to message next. Parents stay informed, and your staff stays focused.

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Email and SMS automations built in

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Smart reminders for tours, follow-ups, and upcoming start dates

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Personalization with child and parent names

Applications & enrollment tracking
Applications & enrollment tracking

Collect applications and track every family's progress

Parents can upload completed PDF applications directly into Kiddo for secure storage. Your team can review, update statuses, and move families through each stage of the enrollment process.

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Secure document uploads for applications and forms

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Simple status tracking (Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Enrolled)

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Centralized document management for every child

Payments & deposits
Payments & deposits

Secure payments made simple

Accept deposits and application fees directly through Kiddo using Stripe. Funds go straight to your bank account, and parents receive automatic receipts.

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Integrated Stripe payments

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Payment history stored for each family

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Automatic receipts and payment tracking

Multi-site management
Multi-site management

One platform for every location

Kiddo gives large childcare networks unmatched visibility and control across all locations. Each center runs independently while leadership can see every waitlist, tour, and application in a unified dashboard.

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Unified multi-site dashboard for all locations

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Location-based staff roles and permissions

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Parent location ranking built into sign-up

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Consolidated reporting across every center

Hands-off automation
Hands-off automation

Set it up once and let Kiddo run

Kiddo handles reminders, emails, and status updates automatically. Once your workflow is set, Kiddo runs in the background and keeps families moving through your process.

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Event-driven automations for tours, reminders, and follow-ups

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"Set and forget" workflows

Built for every type of childcare center

Whether you manage one location or many, Kiddo keeps every waitlist and tour organized.

Home-based centers

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Home-based centers

Small programs and in-home providers

Single-location centers

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Single-location centers

Preschools and standalone childcare centers

Multi-site organizations

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Multi-site organizations

Childcare groups and larger networks

We used to track families in Excel. Now everything is automatic!

Jason
Owner, Little Acorns Academy

Jason
Owner, Little Acorns Academy

Megan
Director, Bright Beginnings Preschool

Liam
Administrator, Happy Days Early Learning

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