Now onboarding independent daycare centers

The childcare platform directors swear by

Attendance, billing, compliance, and family communication — built from the ground up for how independent daycare centers actually run. Not retrofitted enterprise software.

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Sunshine Main — Director Dashboard
✓ No items need attention today
Open incidents: 0 Missing child docs: 8 Expiring credentials: 0
6/8
Present6
Not yet arrived2
Checked out0
Room occupancy
🐞 Ladybugs4 / 4
🦋 Butterflies2 / 2
🐛 Caterpillars0 / 2
🔐 Encrypted data
✅ COPPA Compliant
☁️ Built on AWS
📱 iOS & Android
🌎 US & Canada
6
Core modules, one login
2
Native apps — iOS & Android
3
Launch jurisdictions, more added regularly
30-day
Free trial, no card required
Built for you

Designed for the way independent centers actually operate

Whether you're running one classroom or five locations, Uniqda scales to how you work.

🏠

Home-based providers

Run your home daycare with the same professional tools as larger centers — without the complexity or the price tag.

Up to 15 children Simple check-in Parent billing Daily reports
🏫

Single-site centers

The complete toolkit for independent directors — compliance, billing, staff scheduling, and parent communication from one platform.

20–150 children Multi-room ratios Staff management Full compliance
🏢

Multi-site operators

Centralise operations across up to 5 locations — consistent reporting, shared staff pools, and one billing dashboard for all sites.

Up to 5 locations Cross-site analytics Centralised billing Staff sharing
Platform features

Everything your center needs — nothing it doesn't

Purpose-built for independent daycare directors, not retrofitted from enterprise software.

Attendance & Check-In

QR code, PIN, and photo capture check-in. Live child:staff ratios per room with configurable alert thresholds. Works offline.

Billing & Payments

Automated monthly invoicing, online card/ACH payments, late-fee rules, subsidy tracking, and one-click tax receipts.

Family Communication

Daily activity reports, photos, milestone updates, and two-way messaging. Push notifications for every key moment.

Compliance by Default

Jurisdiction-aware incident reports, fire drill logs, staff credential monitoring, and medication authorizations — all audit-ready.

Staff Management

Shift scheduling, time tracking, credential expiry alerts, and role-based access — one workforce hub for your entire team.

Director Dashboard

Real-time occupancy, ratio alerts, unpaid invoice totals, and compliance deadlines — your morning command center.

Attendance & Safety

Know exactly who's in your center at all times

From the moment a child arrives to the moment they leave, every second is accounted for. Real-time ratios surface instantly — before a licensing issue becomes a problem.

  • QR code and PIN check-in — no parent app download required
  • Authorized pickup lists with photo ID verification
  • Live child:staff ratios per room with configurable alert thresholds
  • Health & allergy alerts shown automatically at check-in
  • Offline kiosk mode — check-ins sync automatically when internet returns
  • Emergency attendance export for fire evacuation procedures
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Attendance · Sunshine Main
6/8Present
2Not arrived
0Absent
🐞 Ladybugs · 4/4
EW
Emma Wilson
In at 7:58 AM
Present
LM
Liam Martinez
In at 8:10 AM
Present
SO
Sofia Okonkwo
In at 8:22 AM
Present
NC
Noah Chen
In at 8:25 AM
Present
🦋 Butterflies · 2/2
AJ
Ava Johnson
In at 8:05 AM
Present
IG
Isabella Garcia
In at 8:31 AM
Present
🐛 Caterpillars · 0/2
MP
Mason Patel
Expected 8:30 AM
Expected
EK
Ethan Kim
Expected 8:45 AM
Expected
Billing & Payments

Invoice once. Get paid automatically.

Set up your fee schedules once and Uniqda handles everything else — invoicing on schedule, online payment collection, late-fee enforcement, and automated reminders.

  • Flexible billing cycles — monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, or custom
  • Online payment collection via credit card, ACH, and bank transfer
  • Government subsidy & voucher tracking alongside private payments
  • Configurable late fees — flat amount or percentage, applied automatically
  • Year-end tax receipts generated in bulk, delivered by email
  • QuickBooks export for seamless bookkeeper handoff
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Billing · Sunshine Main
Invoiced
$7,656
8 families
Collected
$5,696
74% rate
Outstanding
$1,960
1 overdue
Wilson Family — August
Paid Aug 1 via credit card
$960
Paid
Chen Family — August
Due Aug 5 · 12 days overdue
$880
Overdue
Garcia Family — August
Sent Aug 1 · Payment link opened
$1,080
Sent
Johnson Family — August
Paid Aug 2 via ACH transfer
$880
Paid
Okonkwo Family — August
Paid Aug 1 — auto-pay enrolled
$1,080
Auto-paid
Martinez Family — August
Paid Aug 3 via credit card
$936
Paid
Patel Family — August
Paid Aug 1 — auto-pay enrolled
$960
Auto-paid
Kim Family — August
Paid Aug 2 via ACH transfer
$880
Paid
Family Communication

Parents love staying in the loop

Daily reports, activity photos, milestone moments, and direct messaging — all in one parent app that families actually check. No more group texts or paper sheets going home in a backpack.

  • Daily activity logs — meals, naps, diaper changes, mood, activities
  • Photo sharing with COPPA-compliant per-child consent controls
  • Centre-wide announcements and room-level targeted notices
  • Push notifications for check-ins, payment receipts, and incident alerts
  • Guardian portal — update emergency contacts, care plans, and authorisations
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Emma's Day
EW
Attendance Update
7:58 AM · System
Emma was signed in by Sarah Wilson at 7:58 AM. Authorized by parent.
SJ
Ms. Sarah Jensen
10:32 AM · Teacher
Emma had a wonderful morning! She painted a self-portrait and spent 20 minutes experimenting with mixing colors. Ate all her snack and had a great nap. 🎨
🎨
🖌️
🌿
❤️ 2
😍 1
SW
Sarah Wilson (Mom)
10:45 AM
Thank you so much for sharing, Ms. Jensen! She'll love telling us about it tonight. 😊
Compliance & Safety

Pass every inspection with confidence

Compliance built into the platform — not bolted on. Uniqda knows your licensing jurisdiction and surfaces exactly what you need before inspectors arrive.

  • Jurisdiction-aware incident reports — correct fields for British Columbia, Ontario, and California at launch, with more added regularly
  • Fire & emergency drill logs with scheduled reminders and completion tracking
  • Staff credential monitoring — First Aid, CPR, criminal record checks with expiry alerts
  • Medication authorization & log with parent signature capture
  • Child health records — immunisation status, allergies, anaphylaxis plans
  • One-click compliance export — printable binder for any inspection
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Compliance · Sunshine Main
🛡 Active jurisdiction: British Columbia
0Open incidents
1Needs attention
CompliantRatio status
Staff credentials
🎓
Sarah Jensen — First Aid
Expires Dec 2026
Valid
🩺
Mike Torres — CPR
Expires in 10 days
Expiring
📋
Aisha Patel — Criminal Record
Renewed Jun 2026
Valid
Drills & emergencies
🔥
Fire drill — Ladybugs room
Completed Aug 14, 2026
Logged
Getting started

Up and running in under a week

A dedicated onboarding specialist handles the heavy lifting — no matter which platform you're switching from — so you stay focused on the children in your care.

1

Set up your center

Enter your rooms, enrollment, fee schedules, and staff. Our guided setup wizard walks you through every step in about 90 minutes. We migrate your data from your current platform at no charge.

2

Invite your team & families

Staff receive role-appropriate access the moment you send their invite. Parents get a link to create their family portal — no separate app download required. Setup usually takes under 3 minutes.

3

Run with confidence

Attendance, billing, and compliance work from day one. Your dedicated Customer Success Manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days to make sure everything is working perfectly.

~90 min
Guided setup wizard
5 days
Our target: sign-up to live
$0
Data migration fee
Mobile app

Your entire center in your pocket

The Uniqda mobile app puts everything you need on iOS and Android — whether you're a director checking ratios from the car or a teacher logging a daily update between activities.

Real-time everywhere

Check attendance, ratios, and billing from anywhere, even between classroom transitions.

Offline-first design

Check-ins, daily reports, and medication logs work even without an internet connection — everything syncs when you reconnect.

Separate teacher & parent views

Teachers see operational tools; parents see their child's day. Same app, role-specific experience.

Native apps launch soon — request early access

Morning — Sun, Aug 30
Sunshine Main
✓ Ratios OK
🐞 Ladybugs
1:4 OK
4 present · 1 teacher
🦋 Butterflies
1:2 OK
2 present · 1 teacher
🐛 Caterpillars
2 expected
Not yet arrived
This month's billing
$5,696 collected
2 invoices outstanding
74%
Integrations

Connects to the tools you already use

Uniqda integrates with the apps your center depends on — from accounting software to communication tools.

QB
QuickBooks
Export billing & payroll
💳
Stripe
Card & ACH payments
📅
Google Calendar
Staff schedules sync
CSV
CSV Export
Data exports & reports
$
ACH / EFT Transfers
Bank transfers (US & Canada)
What you get

Built for independent centers, not enterprise

Most childcare software was designed for large chains and scaled down. Uniqda started with the independent daycare director and built up from there.

Uniqda platform capabilities
Feature ✦ Uniqda
Pricing modelSized to your center, no hidden fees
Mobile-first design✓ iOS & Android
Real-time ratio monitoring
Jurisdiction-aware compliance✓ BC, ON & CA at launch
Staff credential tracking✓ Included
Offline kiosk mode
Multi-site dashboard
Dedicated onboarding✓ All plans
Data migration✓ Included, no charge

Some features are in active development and roll out on a regular cadence.

Why Uniqda

Designed around what actually matters to you

We built Uniqda by studying how independent daycare directors actually run their day — not by scaling down enterprise software.

🏠
Built for independent centers

Every workflow — attendance, billing, compliance — is designed around how a single-site or small multi-site center actually operates, not a scaled-down enterprise tool.

🧾
Predictable pricing

Pricing built around the size of your center, with no hidden fees or surprise add-ons — so costs don't creep up unexpectedly as you grow.

📋
Compliance that adapts to you

Jurisdiction-aware incident reports, drill logs, and credential tracking — built for British Columbia, Ontario, and California at launch, with more regions added regularly.

Now onboarding independent daycare centers

We're working directly with early centers to shape the platform. Start a free 30-day trial, or talk to us about piloting Uniqda at your center — including free, hands-on data migration from whatever you're using today.

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Security & trust

Built for the trust families place in you

We take the security of children's data as seriously as you take the safety of the children in your care.

🔒
Role-based access & audit logging

Every action is scoped to a staff member's role, and access to child records is logged and auditable — built for how licensing inspectors expect data to be handled.

👶
COPPA Compliant

Built to Children's Online Privacy Protection Act requirements, with per-child consent controls for photos and data. We don't monetize family data.

🔐
Encryption at rest & in transit

All data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2 or higher). Photos and messages are encrypted by default.

☁️
Built on AWS

Hosted on Amazon Web Services with automated backups baked into every environment.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons — pricing built around the size and needs of your center. Get a quote in minutes.

Starter
Custom pricing

For single-site centers getting started with digital childcare management.

Start free 30-day trial
  • Up to 60 enrolled children
  • Attendance & QR check-in
  • Billing & online payments
  • Family communication & parent portal
  • Compliance & incident reports
  • iOS + Android apps
  • Email support + onboarding session
Most popular
Growth
Custom pricing

For growing centers that need advanced tools, staff management, and priority support.

Start free 30-day trial
  • Unlimited enrolled children
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Staff scheduling & time tracking
  • Staff credential & expiry tracking
  • Advanced reports & CSV exports
  • QuickBooks integration
  • Priority support + dedicated CSM
Professional
Custom pricing

For multi-site operators who need centralised management across up to 5 locations.

Start free 30-day trial
  • Up to 5 locations
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Cross-site analytics & reporting
  • Staff sharing across locations
  • Data residency options (CA/USA)
  • SLA + phone support

All plans include a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Running more than 5 locations? Talk to our enterprise team →

30-day money-back guarantee
Cancel any time, no penalty
Free data migration included
Onboarding support on all plans
FAQ

Questions we hear most

No. Plans are month-to-month with no long-term commitment — cancel any time with 30 days notice.

Your dedicated onboarding specialist handles the data import — child profiles, family contacts, billing history, emergency contacts, and enrollment records — no matter which platform you're coming from. We target 5 business days to fully live, and we run both platforms in parallel during the transition so nothing falls through the cracks.

Uniqda launched with jurisdiction-aware compliance for British Columbia, Ontario, and California, with more regions being added regularly. When you set up your center, the platform automatically adapts — showing the right incident report fields, drill frequency requirements, staff credential types, and health record requirements for your jurisdiction. If your region isn't supported yet, talk to us — we prioritize new jurisdictions based on demand.

Yes. The Uniqda kiosk app runs on any iPad or Android tablet and fully supports PIN check-in, QR code scanning, and parent signature capture in offline mode. Check-ins, check-outs, and medication logs are stored locally and sync to the cloud automatically when connectivity returns — parents and staff see real-time updates as soon as sync completes.

We process payments through Stripe. Card transactions carry a standard 2.9% + 30¢ processing fee (passed through at cost — we don't add a margin). ACH/bank transfers are 0.8% capped at $5. These are industry-standard payment processing rates. We never charge a platform percentage on top of your tuition revenue.

Your data is yours, full stop. When you cancel, we export everything — child records, attendance history, billing records, incident reports, staff files — in standard CSV and PDF formats at no charge. We retain encrypted data for 90 days after cancellation in case you change your mind or need something we missed. After 90 days, data is permanently deleted per our privacy policy.

Yes. Parents can access the full parent portal through any web browser — no app download required. The web portal supports all features including daily reports, photo viewing, messaging, payment, and document signing. For a richer experience with push notifications, we have free iOS and Android apps that parents can optionally download.

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Your center deserves better tools

Stop fighting your software and start focusing on what matters — the children in your care.

No credit card required · Full access for 30 days · Free migration from any platform