Pricing Breakdowns
What childcare software actually costs — tiers, hidden fees, and the fine print.
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Lillio Pricing (2026): What US Centers Actually Pay
Estimated Lillio pricing, including what is public, what is missing, and how it compares to PebbleDesk.
Sawyer Pricing in 2026
Estimated Sawyer pricing and what the cost model looks like for licensed childcare centers.
Procare Pricing for Small Centers (2026): $85+/mo Breakdown
Procare runs ~$85/mo base plus add-ons for small centers. Full breakdown of base cost, parent app fees, and setup overhead.
Lillio Pricing (2026): What US Centers Actually Pay
Estimated Lillio pricing, including what is public, what is missing, and how it compares to PebbleDesk.
Sawyer Pricing in 2026
Estimated Sawyer pricing and what the cost model looks like for licensed childcare centers.
Procare Pricing for Small Centers (2026): $85+/mo Breakdown
Procare runs ~$85/mo base plus add-ons for small centers. Full breakdown of base cost, parent app fees, and setup overhead.
Playground Pricing (2026): Per-Child Model Explained
What does Playground actually cost? We break down the per-student model, what's included at base, and where the feature gaps show up for licensed programs.
Tadpoles Pricing (2026): What Centers Actually Pay
Estimated pricing by center size, monthly cost, and fees for licensed childcare programs.
Tired of surprise fees?
PebbleDesk starts at $29/month for home providers and $99/month for licensed centers. No setup fees, no annual contract.