Daily Connect
Child care software
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What is Daily Connect
Daily Connect is a child care management and parent communication platform used by daycare centers and early childhood education programs. It supports daily activity reporting (meals, naps, diapers, photos), messaging, and basic classroom documentation via mobile apps and web access. The product is typically used by teachers to log events throughout the day and by parents to receive updates and communicate with staff.
Strong daily activity tracking
Daily Connect focuses on capturing routine childcare events such as feeding, diapering, naps, and activities in a structured format. Staff can record updates during the day and share them with families in near real time. This fits programs that prioritize consistent daily reporting over broader business administration.
Parent communication and updates
The platform supports parent-facing updates such as messages and shared media tied to a child’s day. This helps reduce reliance on paper daily sheets and end-of-day verbal handoffs. It is well-suited to centers that want a single channel for routine communications.
Mobile-first classroom workflow
Daily Connect is designed for use on mobile devices in classrooms, where teachers can log events as they happen. This can reduce after-the-fact data entry and improve timeliness of parent notifications. The workflow aligns with multi-teacher rooms where multiple staff contribute to a child’s daily record.
Limited end-to-end center admin
Compared with more operations-heavy child care suites, Daily Connect is more centered on daily reporting and communication than on full business management. Programs may need separate tools for billing, subsidy management, payroll, or advanced enrollment workflows. This can increase integration and reconciliation work for administrators.
Integration ecosystem unclear
Publicly available information about prebuilt integrations and an open API is limited compared with platforms that position themselves as broader operating systems. If a center relies on accounting, payments, or CRM tools, integration requirements should be validated during evaluation. Lack of integrations can lead to manual exports/imports.
Reporting depth may vary
While daily logs are central, organizations with complex compliance, multi-site analytics, or custom reporting needs may find built-in reporting insufficient. Advanced dashboards, role-based analytics, and configurable reports are not always emphasized in product materials. Larger operators should confirm whether reporting meets their oversight requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny (up to 3 children) | $4.99 per month | For nannies; up to 3 children; includes all features; monthly billing option. |
| Family / In-home daycare (up to 6 children) | $8.99 per month | For small family daycare; up to 6 children; includes all features; monthly billing option. |
| Per-child (0–100 children) | $1.40 per child/month | Sliding-scale per-child pricing; all features included; discounts available for 6‑month and yearly plans; 14-day free trial for new users. |
| 100+ children | Contact sales / custom pricing | Provider requests contacting sales for pricing above 100 children. |
| Minimum monthly charge | $12.99 per month | Site-stated minimum monthly charge. |
