Daycare Management Software Market Report 2026

The daycare management software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.43 billion in 2025 to $11.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising daycare enrollments, increasing working parent population, early digitization of education support services, growing administrative workload in childcare centers, rising adoption of software tools for record management.

The daycare management software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing need for operational automation, rising demand for secure digital communication, growing focus on billing transparency, expansion of daycare infrastructure, increasing emphasis on quality childcare service delivery. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for centralized daycare administration platforms, rising focus on parent-teacher engagement solutions, growing need for automated billing and payment processing, expansion of attendance and child activity monitoring systems, strengthening emphasis on secure data management in childcare facilities.

The increasing number of working parents is expected to drive the growth of the daycare management software market in the coming years. Working parents are individuals, including both mothers and fathers, who are engaged in professional employment while also managing parental responsibilities. Several factors are contributing to the rise in working parents, such as the expansion of supportive workplace policies, including paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, childcare support, and family-friendly benefits. Childcare management software provides a parent portal that enables parents to stay informed about their child’s daily activities, receive updates, view images, and communicate with the childcare center. Daycare management software greatly simplifies the childcare experience for working parents by improving communication, offering convenient payment options, supporting parental involvement, and streamlining administrative tasks. For example, in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, among mothers whose youngest child at home was aged 6 to 17 years, 78% participated in the labor force by working or seeking employment in 2024. This figure was higher than the labor force participation rate of 68.3% among mothers with children under the age of 6. Additionally, the participation rate for fathers with children under age 6 was 94.9%, while for fathers whose youngest child was aged 6 to 17 years, it stood at 92.5%. Therefore, the growing number of working parents is driving the expansion of the daycare management software market.

Major companies operating in the daycare management software market are focusing on advanced technological solutions, such as integrated assessment tools, to improve childcare outcomes and strengthen their competitive position. Integrated assessments provide a comprehensive approach to evaluating multiple aspects of a child’s development, well-being, and learning needs. For instance, in March 2023, Procare Software LLC, a US-based childcare management solutions provider, launched Vine Assessments, a daycare management software framework that enables educators and staff to track and document children’s development and progress. Designed for children from birth to five years old, the platform includes developmental milestones with 21 learning goals and supports readiness for kindergarten. It also offers simple assessments that meet regulatory requirements across all 50 US states. This technology helps childcare centers monitor early childhood development more effectively, making it easier for educators to assess growth and learning outcomes.

In January 2024, Roper Technologies Inc., a US-based software company, acquired Procare Software LLC for $1.7 billion. Through this acquisition, Roper Technologies aims to strengthen its presence in the daycare management software market by expanding its portfolio with Procare’s cloud-based solutions. The acquisition enables Roper to leverage Procare’s expertise in simplifying childcare operations, enhancing parent engagement, managing staff, and streamlining administrative functions. Procare Software LLC is a US-based company specializing in the design and development of childcare management software.

Major companies operating in the daycare management software market report are Sandbox Software, Illumine, SmartCare, SofterWare Inc., Jackrabbit Technologies Inc., Hi Mama Inc., PLAYTIME SOLUTIONS LTD, Orgamation Technologies Inc., Kangarootime, Kindertales LLC, Bloomz Inc., Famly ApS, EZCare, iCare Software, myKidzDay, Prime Child Care, KiddieKare Technologies, Daily Connect, LIFECUBBY, ChildCare Manager, KinderTrack, MiniMinders Inc., Kindersoft Technologies Pvt Ltd., CHILDCARE PLUS LIMITED, Vanco Payment Solutions Inc., Amilia, EduCare.

North America was the largest region in the daycare management software market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the daycare management software market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the daycare management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The daycare management software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as child enrollment management, scheduling and calendar management, and staff management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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