Create and customize menu templates select a creditable CACFP ingredients provided by KidKare, or tailor the menu with your own preferences.
No more bubble sheets and piles of handwritten forms. Easily check in children and track meal counts at the point of service with just a few clicks, using any internet-enabled device.
When it’s time to submit a claim, simply generate a report that includes all meal counts, attendance, and actual quantities from your daily menu. Review the information for accuracy, and let the system handle the rest. With over 200 automated edit checks, KidKare ensures your claim is error-free, maximizing your CACFP reimbursement.
KidKare + Parachute is one connected flow for complete food program, finances, and childcare management.
Use eForms for digital enrollment and income eligibility processes.
Choose from PIN codes, digital signatures, or QR codes to match your own needs.
Our parent communication features keep families connected and informed throughout the day.
Automate meal counts, attendance tracking, milk audits, and claim calculations.
Send invoices to parents and agencies with convenient online payment options.
Submit & track CACFP, grant, and business expenses, record income, and manage your finances — all in one place.
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Claims
KidKare is AMAZING! Claims take just a few clicks now, and everything is error-free. The edit checks catch mistakes before we even see them. No more stress or hours spent on paperwork—it’s a total game-changer.
Enrollment
Switching to KidKare’s electronic forms for enrollment and income eligibility has been one of the best decisions for our center. The software even tracks expiring and expired profiles, ensuring we stay on top of everything and never miss out on claims due to paperwork issues. It’s such a relief.
Growth
After switching to this system, we managed to open a second location! We’re no longer buried in paperwork, saving so much time on labor and we have caught costly mistakes with the claim feature, —everything runs so smoothly. We can finally focus on growing our business.
Administrative Reviews
We went through a stressful administrative review with the state before we started using KidKare Food Program, and we had several issues to address. Since switching from pen and paper to KidKare, we haven’t had a single problem.
Workload
Our workload has reduced by at least three times since we started using KidKare. What used to take hours of sorting through paperwork, especially during claims week, now takes just a few minutes. Our staff handles attendance and meal counts from their phones, and the reports show great data. It’s been a huge time-saver and has lightened the burden on our team.
Absolutely! KidKare automates all the manual work and eliminates the need for paperwork. Your center can manage attendance, meal counts, enrollments, and generate and store reports—all online. When it’s time to claim, you simply generate your claim and submit it directly to your state CNP.
Yes! KidKare includes a wide range of CACFP-creditable ingredients and offers robust menu planning features. You can create, schedule, and recycle menus for any period—even quarterly or annually.
Yes, absolutely. The KidKare Food Program software is compliant in all 50 states. All automated enrollment forms and reports are tailored to meet state-specific requirements. Plus, we stay updated on all CACFP regulations and policies, ensuring the software is always current so you never have to worry about compliance issues.
Yes, with our Milk Audit tool, you can easily upload receipts for food and milk purchases and manage your monthly milk balance, meeting state requirements seamlessly.
Yes, with a subscription to both KidKare Food Program and Parachute, you gain access to features for the Food Program as well as accounting, billing, and invoicing capabilities, allowing you to handle parent payments efficiently.
KidKare is designed for ease of use, allowing you to set up your account quickly. We offer an extensive range of resources including live webinars, a comprehensive knowledge base, and a dedicated training site. Additionally, you can schedule an onboarding call with a customer success manager for hands-on training if needed.
