About Us
CloudDaycareManager was born from a simple but powerful idea: childcare centers deserve great
software without the great big price tag. After seeing countless daycares and preschools struggle with either expensive management systems or time-consuming manual processes,
our founders set out to create a better way.
Our Story
Empowering Childcare Centers with Affordable Innovation
Our team includes veteran daycare owners, early childhood educators, and software experts. We know the
challenges center owners and directors face – from balancing budgets to complying with regulations –
because we’ve been in your shoes. We asked ourselves, “What if we could take the hassle out of enrollment,
attendance, billing, and parent communication, and do it in a way that any center can afford?”
In 2024, we teamed up with Host Merchant Services (HMS) to turn that idea into reality. HMS is a trusted payment processing company known for fair rates and stellar service to small businesses. By partnering
with HMS, we realized we could offer our software platform for free and sustain it through payment processing (a cost centers already have). This partnership is at the heart of CloudDaycareManager’s unique
model – it lets us focus on building the best product, while HMS ensures payments flow smoothly and cheaply. In essence, we innovated not just in technology, but in how it’s paid for. This is innovation with your needs in mind.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is clear: to support childcare providers in delivering excellent care and education by
removing financial and technological barriers. We believe directors and teachers should be able to
spend more time with children and staff, and less time wrestling with spreadsheets or clunky software. By providing a comprehensive management solution at no cost, we aim to boost the quality, profitability, and 11 peace of mind of childcare businesses across the country. When your center thrives, the children in your care thrive – and that’s the ultimate success for us.
Our Values
We run CloudDaycareManager guided by core values that reflect both our business philosophy and the spirit of the childcare community we serve:
Transparency:
Honesty and openness are foundational. From our pricing (no hidden fees, ever) to
our product roadmap, we communicate with clarity. We know trust is earned, and we never want you to feel surprised by fine print or unclear terms. CloudDaycareManager exists to simplify your life,
and that includes straightforward, transparent practices.
Service:
We’re more than a software vendor – we’re your partner. Exceptional customer service is in our DNA. Whether it’s one-on-one training during onboarding or quick support on a hectic Monday morning, we are here for you. Every daycare and preschool using our platform matters deeply to us. Your feedback shapes our improvements, and your challenges are our challenges to solve. We take
pride in being reachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in your success.
Innovation:
Just as you nurture growth and learning in children, we believe in continually growing and improving our platform. We stay up-to-date (even ahead) with the latest technology and the evolving needs of childcare operations. We’re not afraid to do things differently if it benefits our users – our no-fee model is one example. We also embrace new ideas like AI-enhanced features or better mobile experiences when they can make your job easier. Innovation, to us, isn’t about tech for tech’s sake; it’s about practical improvements that make a difference in your daily work.
Our Values
Why We Do It
Why We Do It
Many of us at CloudDaycareManager have personal connections to early childhood education – as former teachers, as parents, or as entrepreneurs who’ve run centers. We’ve felt the pain of spending late nights on billing paperwork, of scrambling to meet licensing requirements, and of trying to satisfy parents’ need for communication on top of everything else. We do this because we deeply respect the work you do. Childcare owners and educators are the unsung heroes in our communities, laying the foundation for children’s lives. You deserve the best tools to accomplish that crucial work.
Yet, time and again, we saw smaller centers priced out of the very software that could help them. We saw directors making do with cobbled-together solutions – maybe a free app here for messaging, a spreadsheet there for attendance – because comprehensive systems were too costly or complex. We wanted to level the playing field. CloudDaycareManager is our answer: a robust, easy-to-use platform that any center, big or small, can access.
By solving the business and administrative headaches, we hope to free you and your staff to focus on what truly matters: creating a nurturing, enriching environment for children. When we hear a customer say, “I got to spend more time in the classroom this week instead of at my desk,” or “Now I don’t worry about billing at month-end,” that’s what drives us. Every success story fuels our passion to reach more centers.
The Host Merchant Services Connection
CloudDaycareManager is proud to be part of the Host Merchant Services family. HMS has a long-standing reputation in the payments industry for integrity, customer focus, and affordable solutions. They’ve helped thousands of small businesses reduce their credit card fees and modernize their payment systems. This ethos aligned perfectly with our vision to help childcare businesses operate more efficiently and costeffectively.
With HMS handling the payment side of our platform, our users enjoy seamless, secure transactions and top-notch reliability. HMS brings over a decade of experience in payment technology, including security measures like PCI compliance and fraud prevention. They are also committed to “white glove” service – meaning if you ever have an issue with a payment or a question about your processing, you’ll get quick, personal attention from their team (or through us). Together, we’ve crafted a program specifically for childcare providers: low rates, no hidden fees, and a rate-match guarantee. It’s a partnership built to last, and to scale as we grow.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Since our launch, CloudDaycareManager has been embraced by a growing community of daycare centers and preschools across the U.S. We’re excited about the future – from rolling out new features (yes, we have some great things in the works!) to reaching more centers who can benefit from our solution. But no matter how much we grow, we remain committed to the values and mission we started with.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. If you’re already a user of CloudDaycareManager, thank you for trusting us with a part of your daily operations – we promise to keep earning that trust. If you’re considering joining, we invite you to reach out, ask questions, and get to know us even better. We’re here to support the important work you do.
At CloudDaycareManager, we like to say “Managing a daycare is hard work, but paying for software shouldn’t be.”
We’re here to make your work a little easier, your business a bit stronger, and your day a lot smoother. Together with providers like you, we’re shaping the future of childcare management – one center at a time.