Features built for modern childcare
Everything you need to run your daycare efficiently, communicate seamlessly, and keep families happy.
Everything You Need to Run Your Center
All the features competitors charge extra for — included at no additional cost.
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Included in every plan.
AI Parent Assistant
24/7 answers to policy, schedule, and billing questions.
Anomaly Detection
Spots attendance patterns and billing irregularities early.
Schedule Optimization
Suggestions for ratios, classroom assignments, and waitlists.
Predictive Analytics
Forecast enrollment/revenue; flag at-risk families.
Optional Premium Processing (0.5%)
Base plans never add platform fees. If you enable premium payment processing, pay just 0.5% + $29/mo — not the 2.9% platform fees competitors charge.
What You Get
- Accept cards, debit, ACH payments
- Automated payment plans & installments
- Autopay with custom schedules
- QuickBooks integration included
- PCI-compliant security built-in
Platform Fee Comparison
Typical Competitor
platform fee
Kinder Cornerstone
+ $29/month (optional)
Annual Savings
Based on $5k–$25k monthly processing
Daily Activity Tracking
Meals, naps, photos, diapers, health checks and more—logged in seconds and shared with families automatically.
Meals & Allergies
Track meals/snacks with allergy flags and CACFP entries.
Nap & Rest
Start/stop timers, durations, and sleep notes.
Photos & Timeline
Share moments to a child’s daily feed, auto-tagged by classroom.
Diaper & Potty
Quick logs with type, time, notes and reminders.
Health Checks
Record temperature, symptoms and send parent alerts.
Incident Reports
Document incidents with photos and parent e-signatures.
Attendance & Check-In
Multiple check-in options for staff and parents with real-time tracking.
Quick Check-In
Staff check children in/out in seconds with photos & signatures.
QR Code Kiosk
Self-service kiosk with QR badge scanning.
Parent App
Parents check in/out from phones with photo verification.
Auto-Billing
Attendance hours automatically generate invoices.
Parent Communication & Engagement
Keep families connected with real-time updates and seamless communication.
Instant Messaging
Real-time chat with read receipts, groups & photo sharing.
Daily Timeline
Photos, activities, meals, naps & milestones.
Push Notifications
Alerts for check-ins, announcements & messages.
Multi-Language
Auto-translate messages to parents’ preferred language.
Branded App
White-labeled mobile app with your logo & colors.
Event Calendar
Share events, closures & reminders.
Forms & Documents
Digital enrollment, medical records & e-signatures.
Parent Portal
Invoices, payments & child-info self-service.
47 Core Features Included. Zero Nickel-and-Diming.
What competitors charge extra for, we include as standard.
✔ What’s included in Kinder Cornerstone
- ✔ All core features (attendance, billing, messaging)
- ✔ AI assistant, anomaly detection, schedule optimization
- ✔ Advanced analytics and custom reports
- ✔ Parent portal, mobile app, digital forms
- ✔ Unlimited staff users and parent accounts
✖ What competitors charge extra for
- ✖ Platform transaction fees (2.5–2.9%) — 0.5% only if you enable premium processing
- ✖ AI features ($50–99/mo) — Included in base plan
- ✖ Advanced analytics ($25–50/mo) — Included in base
- ✖ Digital forms & assessments ($15–30/mo) — Included in base
- ✖ Extra user seats ($5–15/user/mo) — Unlimited users included
Billing & Financial Management
Automated invoicing, flexible options, and powerful financial tools.
Auto-Invoicing
Invoices generated from attendance—no manual work.
Autopay & Plans
Recurring payments and custom plans.
Sibling Discounts
Automatic multi-child discounts.
Late Fees
Configurable rules, grace periods & reminders.
QuickBooks Sync
One-click sync of transactions to QBO.
Financial Reports
Revenue dashboards, AR aging & export.
Custom Rate Plans
Pricing by age, location, or custom criteria.
PCI Compliant
Bank-level security for processing & storage.
Staff Operations & Administrative Tools
Everything your team needs to run daily operations efficiently.
Staff Scheduling
Shift templates, time-off requests, ratio compliance.
Incident Reports
Digital logging with photos and parent notifications.
Lesson Planning
Create and share curriculum plans with families.
Meal Planning
Weekly menus with allergy alerts and CACFP support.
Waitlist Kanban
Drag prospects from inquiry to enrolled with automations.
Multi-Location
Manage multiple centers with consolidated reporting.
API Access
Integrate with HR systems, state portals, and more.
Role Permissions
Granular access for staff, teachers, and admins.
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How It Works
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Import Your Data (Optional)
Upload roster via CSV or start fresh—AI helps with setup.
Invite Parents & Staff
Automatic invites with login instructions.
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