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What Is Procare Solutions?

Procare Solutions is the #1 name in child care management software – used by 37,000+ daycare businesses. For over 30 years, child care professionals have looked to Procare to provide real-time information for making critical decisions, maintaining compliance with local and state regulations, and adhering to business best practices.

Child care management software enabling contactless check-in/out, integrated tuition collection, business management tools and more.

Who Uses Procare Solutions?

Daycares, child care centers, preschools, before and after school programs, enrichment programs, youth organizations and camps of all sizes and structures.

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Reviews of Procare Solutions

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.6
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Dana
Dana
Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Service

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: It has been a huge time saver and asset to my business.

Pros:

It helps me stay organized. Everything is in one place.

Cons:

I like everything. I have nothing bad to say.

Catharine
Assistant Teacher in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Everything you need in one app

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: One stop shop for attendance, meal counts, children’s information and messaging with parents. There are way more features, I listed my favorite few.

Pros:

All of the important information is easily accessible for each child.

Cons:

Photos and notes are not in albums or files so you have to scroll back in activities to see them.

Meaghan
Director in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My thoughts on Procare

3.0 2 months ago

Comments: I think procare is a decent option, but there are better, user friendly systems out now that have better user interface and phone applications that integrate well.

Pros:

the numbers dashboard was the best part, being able to see everything in one area was super helpful when needing a quick peek at specific things like # of people in classrooms!

Cons:

i think procare was made in mind with 1 specialized person using the system always & not multiple people with basic knowledge coming in and using daily which is what I would assume most places have happening.

Dawne
Director in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Procare...the best in the business!

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Our overall experience with Procare has been very good. We are amazed at what their system offers and for the most part how easy it is to navigate.

Pros:

Procare has many attributes that help to make our facility run smoothly, however, the top 2 things that set it apart is when I have a question with the software I am always able to get an answer quickly. I use the chat feature A LOT and I have never waited more than 15 minutes. It is quick and allows me to figure it out quickly. They also listen to you. When you give them feedback about things you want included that they do not yet have or if something needs to be adjusted in their system, they listen. They are constantly releasing new updates and at least 3 have been items that I had asked for.

Cons:

They have many training videos, but I wish they had question-and-answer sessions with a live person for each of the items on the site. I know this would be difficult because of the sheer number of items they offer, however, at one point this happened because I was the only one who had signed up for a training session, and due to this, the leader unmuted us and allowed us to ask questions as he walked us through the training...it was so helpful!

Lissette
Co teacher in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

procare ;a reliable tool for childcare professionals

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: procare is ideal for centers and it has been a great help for my classroom. it helps me connect with the parents and keep the parents updated with their children progress and what we do on a daily.

Pros:

the software is user friendly and makes managing attendance. It provides detailed reporting feature that help tracking child development and administrative tasks.

Cons:

some features require more in depth tutorials to fully understand how to use them effectively .

Norma
Secretary in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good Experience with ProCare

3.0 2 months ago

Comments: Overall it has been a good experience. Not great but good. There are still some issues to be worked out. Like what Icons mean, Subsidy billing issues, and enrolling students into two classrooms.

Pros:

We have been using ProCare for a few years now. Customer service is quick and pretty helpful on most questions. I like that they will accept suggestions to make the software better from a user's end.

Cons:

The bugs that happen. There seems to be a few problems with the parents payment function that involves Tuition Express.

Tam
Preschool Teacher in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Lead Preschool Teacher

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: I love using Procare and I use it everyday

Pros:

Procare helps teachers keep track of children's attendance, activities and observations

Cons:

I like everything about Procare and I do not want to change anything

Yoo Jin
Lead Teacher in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Procare for everyday

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: I have been using Procare for almost four years. I like the safety pickup and look up phone numbers to contact the parents.

Pros:

Easy to use and for the safety for the classroom count how many kids are in the classroom.

Cons:

sometimes it freezes and unable to use the Procare.

Michael
Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Events Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Sign your kid in & out right from your phone!

5.0 last month New

Comments: I can easily track my child's attendance & sign in & out quickly.

Pros:

I can easily sign my child in & out on my mobile device! Sign your name on your screen with your finger! No codes or lengthy logins, the app keeps my credentials!

Cons:

Be sure to hit "submit" after you sign your name!

Luz
Teacher in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great class strategy

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: My experience were Procar it’s great I haven’t had an issue so far great to use in my class

Pros:

It is easy to use and great to stay on top of things.

Cons:

Sometimes it gets a little slow other than that it’s great.

Randy
CBO in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Robust Products and Service

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Excellent. I have been using ProCare products in different industries for many years - they are the most robust in every way. I have been recommending them for as many years and have brought them to many organizations.

Pros:

Innovative products that are very user friendly. Excellent user training options with 24/7 access. Best customer service bar none, across all industries - they always solve any issues and answer every question. It is very clear, ProCare is determined to have the best products and customer service.

Cons:

Would like an expanded budgeting program.

Stacy
Business Manager in US
Primary/Secondary Education, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Glad I found this company!

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Procare has been great. Setup was easy, we had great support and guidance. The Extended Day Team is more organized now, our parents get invoices and information on their children more quickly. And for the price point it was well worth it especially since Procare is for these programs unlike the other system we used which had to be shoe horned to fit our needs.

Pros:

I like the fact that this has cut way down on unnecessary paperwork and additional spreadsheets just to figure out how our Extended Day and Summer Camp Programs were doing. I also like how this has gotten about 99% of our families to pay online instead of with cash or check.

Cons:

Navigating the reports to get all the information I need for the accounting department is a little cumbersome but I'm figuring it out.

Krista
Owner in US
2128, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Amazing Program!

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall, my experience with Procare Solutions has been very positive. The software is comprehensive and user-friendly, allowing me to efficiently manage various aspects of our childcare program, from billing and attendance tracking to communication with parents and staff. The setup process was straightforward, and I was able to get up and running quickly. I also appreciate the level of customer support provided—they are always responsive and knowledgeable, which makes resolving any issues seamless. The system has helped streamline operations, improve accuracy, and save time, which has been invaluable for our team.

Pros:

I really appreciate how Procare Solutions simplifies the management of childcare centers. The software is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to track attendance, billing, and communication with parents. I also value the seamless integration of various features, such as scheduling and reporting, which saves time and reduces administrative workload. The customer support team is also very responsive and helpful, which makes the overall experience even more positive.

Cons:

Long waits if you call procare support and something are hard to find online

Katrina
Director in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

User Friendly

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I have used Procare for 27 years and went through the major upgrade and the new Procare Solutions. They just keep getting better.

Pros:

I like the fact that the program is easy to use and has more complicated functions when needed. I was able to get rid of QuickBooks and do all my center management for students, accounts, and staff with payroll all from one program that I can also access from anywhere! I love their customer service. They are trained and can really help.

Cons:

Are too many choices a problem? So many reports that it takes time to figure out what report you want. Once you figure out the report that works the best you are set. With data reports you can configure your own reports as well.

Andrea
Owner in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Simple, yet Robust Software

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Switching to ProCare has been a game changer for my centers, saving our admins about 8-10 hours a week of paperwork.

Pros:

Aside from the amazing features to run our program smoothly, ProCare is extremely user friendly. If we do have a question, support gets back to us right away.

Cons:

I wish there were more merchant service company options.

Sharon
Director in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Good solution for small programs and larger ones

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: It's been a good expereince. We were using CCM for ages (which Procare bought out) but due to cost we decided to go with Sage, which we did not like at ALL, then over to HiMama which we were happy with, but didn't 100% meet our needs. Procare's cost came down, and still had a lot of the features from CCM that we were missing.

Pros:

That we have everything in one place, we can send out forms, newsletters, message parents and handle billing all in one platform.

Cons:

We are school-age so our program runs differently, I wish the Standards provided in the lesson planner went up to school-age, but I have not yet found a program that is set up for school age students. Parents don't like that they get updates for room changes/recess, etc. But if they turn off notifications, they don't get any notices including deadlines... it would be great if they could do customization for user end for that.

Mollie
Director in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great Platform!

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: The platform works very well for our center and I'm excited to see what comes next!

Pros:

I love having an all-in-one solution for our children's center. Customer service is generally very responsive.

Cons:

There are still some features Procare is lacking, in my experience. I'd like to get notifications (as the administrator) when teachers create incident reports and I'd like a way to confidentially communicate with enrolled families within the platform, for example.

Tasha
Regional Director in US
2128, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Procare is the leader in its industry, and I don't ever see that changing.

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: I have used Procare for over 10 years and it just keeps getting better. It makes my job as an executive over child care programs so much easier by keeping every tool I need in one place.

Pros:

Procare is a one stop shop! They do everything we need and are always adding new features. The backend reporting side of Desktop is a game changer for administrators and the app has been crucial for maintaining consistent, quality communication between staff and families.

Cons:

Nothing- we switched to another system for a year and as soon as our contract was up with the other guys, we ran back.

Carli
Director in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Love this!

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall, Procare has made our lives as both administration and teachers so much easier!

Pros:

ProCare takes care of all our needs in one easy platform. From tracking who is signing a child in and out, attendance, parent messages, incident reports, diapering, feeding and even napping, we have been able to do away with pen and paper for basically all classroom documentation. As administration that does not work hands on with billing, I am still able to see in-depth explanations to parents accounts and assist them when they have issues.

Cons:

As with any technology, there are glitches. Things as simple as Procare not catching a child's birthday and changing their tuition accordingly has to be monitored because it frequently does not work. Other than that, our only downfall is that if wifi goes down, we lose some capabilities as cell service is not great in our building and many parents rely on a tablet kiosk for signing children in and out.

Morgan
Director in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Procare Review

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Fantastic!! I have used two other similar platforms and Procare has been the most user friendly and the best option for familes.

Pros:

The customer service is amazing! Any time I need to message or call my issue or question is immediately handled and fixed. They also reach out afterwards to make sure you are all set and see you have any additional questions!

Cons:

I wish there was an option for automatic payments without additional fees.

Paul
Daycare Provider in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

ProCare is all that you need for childcare admin

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: The ability for ProCare to be the one stop shop for everything related to the daycare experience is awesome.

Pros:

The ability for childcare to stay connected with parents throughout the day. Reduces questions later, and promotes better collaborative development.

Cons:

Would like it if some of the notifications could come through as text messages rather than just push notifications.

Rachel
Director in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Easy to use solution for Childcare centers

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall, Procare has been great and has provided my school with a streamline way to document a child's day and stay connected with parents.

Pros:

I like that it allows for in depth parent communication. I also like how easy the system is to use.

Cons:

There are a handful of limitations within the desktop version for administrators. I wish there was an easy way to mark children absent. I also would like to see a higher quality documents system.

Lori
Owner and Director in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Procare is a PRIORITY!

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: Overall, I LOVE Procare. Although we are a new child care center with limited funds, Procare is a priority!

Pros:

Procare Solutions makes parent sign in/out a breeze and allows us to easily print reports that help with completing payroll and subsidy reimbursement. Procare Desktop has functions to help calculate private and subsidy billing quickly.

Cons:

We switched from the online only version to the desktop version, which took several Zoom call trainings to learn how to use all the functions of the desktop version. However, once we got the hang of the desktop version, it has a lot of functions that help make my work as a director more efficient. On the flip side, there are functions that can only be done on the desktop version, which means I have to have my laptop available. For example, if a parent asks what their balance is, I am unable to view it on my cell/online and have to wait until I am able to get back to my office to give them that info. PRior to switching to the desktop version, I could easily look that info up online.

Tiffany
CEO in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Longest and most consistent

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: I have been a long time user of Procare. Over 10 years now. I have tried other programs but always come back to Procare due to it's ease of use, affordability and how much my parents like it.

Pros:

I used Procare Online since before it was Procare ONline. I like the portability and the price. The features were updated regularly and it made enrolling and tracking so easy and precise for my childcare Program.

Cons:

Some of the features still need to be updated. Integration with our food program and options state learning domains would be nice. We have the domains there but it has to be inputted manually.

Jeff
School Age Child Care Program Coordinator in US
2128, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great, but takes a long time to learn all that the Procare software offers

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: Procare is a quality child care management system for keeping track of a ton of child and family information. It takes quite some time to learn all what Procare can do for your program.

Pros:

The online MyProcare Parent Portal is a great way for parents to add and update their children's weekly schedules. And it's super nice that they can pay their bills through the portal as well.

Cons:

Tuition Express frequently fails to post payments to random accounts when a parent pays online. This is a HUGE headache because you must goin to the accounts and manually enter the payments and then generate a deposit report.