Hourly Childcare Booking
That Just Works
Parents need 2 hours while they go to an appointment. Or 4 hours on a Saturday. With DropInKids, they pick their exact times, see the cost, and book instantly — no phone call needed.
No credit card required • Free plan available
How Hourly Booking Works
Parents book in under 2 minutes
Pick a Date
Parent selects from your availability calendar
Set Times
Choose drop-off and pick-up times (e.g., 10am–2pm)
See Price
Cost calculates automatically: 4 hrs × $15/hr = $60
Book & Pay
Pay deposit or full amount, confirmation sent
Automatic Price Calculation
Set your hourly rate once. When parents pick their drop-off and pick-up times, the total calculates automatically. No manual quoting, no back-and-forth about pricing. Parents see exactly what they'll pay before they book.
- Set your hourly rate (e.g., $12, $15, $20/hr)
- Total calculates live as parents select times
- Support for half-day and full-day flat rates too
- Deposit or full payment — you choose
Live Price Calculator
Daily Schedule View
See Your Day at a Glance
Your provider dashboard shows today's bookings — who's coming, what time they arrive, when they leave, and any allergies or special notes. Every child's info in one place, no paper binder required.
- Today's bookings with arrival/departure times
- Child details, allergies, and emergency contacts
- Weekly and monthly booking summaries
- Revenue tracking in your dashboard
Deposits Mean Parents Show Up
The #1 problem with hourly childcare: parents book 3 hours, then cancel last-minute. With deposit collection at booking, parents have financial commitment. Your cancellation policy is displayed at checkout so there are no surprises.
- Collect 25%, 50%, or 100% deposit at booking
- Cancellation policy shown before payment
- 24-hour reminder emails reduce forgotten bookings
- Providers report 80%+ reduction in no-shows
Deposit Protection
Perfect For
Home Daycares
Offering flexible hourly care alongside regular enrollment
Daycare Centers
Adding hourly drop-in as a revenue stream
Gym & Mall Childcare
Short-term care while parents shop or work out
Hotel Childcare
Offering guests hourly babysitting services
Start Accepting Hourly Bookings Online
Set your rate, set your hours, share your link. Parents book and pay — you focus on the kids.
No credit card required