Childcare management that actually works
Track attendance, communicate with parents, log milestones, optimize staff ratios, and stay compliant — all from one calm, intuitive platform built for childcare.
Running a childcare center shouldn't feel this hard
Childcare directors spend too much time on admin tasks that software should handle.
Paper sign-in sheets and manual headcounts
Tracking attendance on paper is error-prone, time-consuming, and impossible to audit. One missed check-out can create a safety incident.
Parent communication is scattered
Between texts, emails, printed flyers, and hallway conversations, important updates get lost and parents feel out of the loop.
Staff scheduling is a weekly headache
Balancing ratios, managing call-outs, and avoiding overtime takes hours every week — and one mistake can put your license at risk.
Compliance prep consumes entire weekends
Pulling together licensing paperwork, health records, and inspection documentation manually means directors lose personal time to administrative burden.
Everything your center needs, in one place
From check-in to compliance, TinyDesk covers the full spectrum of childcare operations.
Attendance Tracking
Digital check-in and check-out with parent verification, late pickup alerts, and real-time headcounts across every room in your center.
Parent Communication
Send daily reports, photos, announcements, and direct messages to parents through a branded app. Parents stay connected without the chaos of group texts.
Milestone Logging
Track developmental milestones, learning activities, and observations for each child. Generate progress reports that parents and educators actually want to read.
Staff Ratio Optimization
AI monitors enrollment, attendance patterns, and staff availability to recommend optimal scheduling that keeps you in ratio without overstaffing.
Compliance Reports
Auto-generate state licensing reports, health and safety documentation, and inspection-ready records. Stay audit-ready without manual data entry.
Loved by childcare providers
Hear from directors and owners who transformed their centers with TinyDesk.
“TinyDesk cut our daily admin work in half. Parents love the app, staff love the scheduling, and I finally have time to focus on curriculum instead of paperwork.”
“We passed our state inspection with zero findings for the first time ever. TinyDesk's compliance reports had everything the inspector needed, organized and ready to go.”
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your center. Upgrade anytime as you grow.
Room
For small home-based programs and single-room centers
- Up to 20 children
- Digital attendance tracking
- Parent messaging
- Daily reports and photos
- Basic milestone logging
- Mobile app for parents
- Email support
Center
For licensed childcare centers with multiple classrooms
- Everything in Room
- Up to 150 children
- Staff ratio optimization
- Compliance report generation
- Multi-room dashboard
- Tuition billing and payments
- Priority support
- Staff management (20 seats)
- Developmental progress reports
- Custom branding
Network
For multi-site operators and childcare networks
- Everything in Center
- Unlimited children and locations
- Multi-site management dashboard
- Centralized reporting and analytics
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO for staff
- Advanced data export and API
- Custom SLA
- Unlimited staff seats
- Subsidy and grant tracking
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about getting started with TinyDesk.
Yes. TinyDesk is fully COPPA compliant and meets state-level data privacy requirements for childcare providers. All child data is encrypted and access is restricted to authorized staff and parents.
Yes. Parents get a branded mobile app for iOS and Android where they can view daily reports, photos, milestones, and communicate directly with their child's teachers.
TinyDesk analyzes historical attendance patterns, enrollment data, and staff availability to recommend schedules that maintain required ratios while minimizing overtime and overstaffing.
Yes. TinyDesk includes tuition billing, automated payment collection, subsidy tracking, and financial reporting. Parents can pay through the app with credit card or ACH.
Most centers are fully set up within a week. TinyDesk includes guided onboarding, data import tools, and a dedicated support specialist for your first 30 days.
Ready to simplify your center?
Join thousands of childcare providers who spend less time on admin and more time with children.