Stop Managing Bookings
Through Texts & DMs
DropInKids is the only booking software built specifically for drop-in daycare providers. Give parents a simple way to book and pay online — so you can stop being "always on."
No credit card required • Free plan available
Sound Familiar?
Booking Chaos
You manage reservations across phone calls, text messages, Facebook DMs, and sticky notes.
No-Shows
Parents book a spot, never show up, and you're left with an empty space you could have filled.
Always On
You're answering booking requests at 10pm because parents need care for tomorrow morning.
Your Own Online Booking Page
Get a professional booking page at dropinkids.com/your-name that works 24/7. Share it on Facebook, Google, Instagram — anywhere parents can find you. Not a listing on someone else's marketplace. Your page, your brand.
- Real-time availability calendar
- Customizable with your brand colors & logo
- Mobile-friendly — parents book from their phones
- SEO-optimized so parents find you on Google
Your Branded Booking Page
Deposit Collection at Booking
Collect Deposits. Eliminate No-Shows.
Require a deposit when parents book — 25%, 50%, or full payment upfront. When parents have skin in the game, they show up. Providers using deposits see no-show rates drop by 80% or more.
- Secure Stripe payment processing
- You set the deposit percentage
- Funds go directly to your bank account
- Automatic cancellation policy enforcement
Automated Emails & Reminders
Every booking triggers automatic confirmations to parents and alerts to you. 24-hour reminders go out before each visit. You never have to manually send a confirmation text again.
- Instant booking confirmation to parents
- New booking alerts to your inbox
- 24-hour reminder emails before drop-off
- Child info, allergies & emergency contacts collected automatically
Automatic Email System
How It Works
Parents book in under 2 minutes
Pick a Date
Parent selects a date from your availability calendar
Choose Times
Select drop-off and pick-up times that work for them
Enter Child Info
Name, age, allergies, emergency contact — all captured
Pay & Confirm
Deposit collected, confirmation sent, spot secured
Why DropInKids vs Generic Software?
| Feature | DropInKids | Generic Booking Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Built for drop-in daycare | ✅ | ❌ |
| Child info & allergy collection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Deposit collection at booking | ✅ | Sometimes |
| Branded provider pages | ✅ | Limited |
| Capacity management | ✅ | Basic |
| Emergency contact capture | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cancellation policy display | ✅ | ❌ |
| Price | From $0/mo | $20-100/mo |
Ready to Fill Your Drop-In Spots?
Join providers who've replaced booking chaos with a simple online system. Set up takes less than 10 minutes.
No credit card required