Why We Built DropInKids
Because drop-in daycare deserves better tools.
Drop-in daycare is different. Parents need flexibility. Providers need simplicity. But most childcare software was built for traditional centers with weekly enrollments and waitlists—not for the mom-and-pop provider offering hourly care.
DropInKids was founded by a former daycare owner who lived the daily reality: juggling phone calls, chasing deposits, and spending evenings responding to booking requests instead of being with family.
"I wasn't running a daycare anymore—I was running a call center. Text messages at 10pm. Facebook DMs I'd miss for hours. A notebook full of scribbles that was supposed to be my schedule. I built DropInKids because I needed it myself."
Our Mission
Give independent drop-in daycare providers the same professional online booking that parents expect from big chains—without the big price tag.
What Makes Us Different
Built for Drop-In Care
Hourly and daily booking, not weekly enrollment. We understand that your business runs differently—and your software should too.
Your Own Booking Page
Parents find you on Google, book directly with you. No marketplace taking a cut. No competing with other daycares on someone else's platform.
Deposits Handled
No more chasing payments or dealing with no-shows. Parents pay a deposit when they book, and funds go directly to your bank account.
Priced for Small Providers
Free to start, affordable to grow. We're not trying to be enterprise software at enterprise prices. We're built for providers like you.
We believe small, independent childcare providers are the backbone of flexible care in America. You deserve tools that work for you.
Ready to Simplify Your Bookings?
Join other drop-in daycare providers who've traded the chaos for calm.
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