Childcare Management Reimagined for Food Program
KidKare + Parachute work together as one connected ecosystem—from food program management to finances and parent communication— all with a single login
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Say goodbye to juggling multiple systems and hello to streamlined operations.
Built By Childcare Experts, For Childcare Experts
You’ve been asking for tools that simplify your day without adding more systems. We listened.
Keep Parents Connected and Engaged
Share moments that matter throughout the day
FEATURES
Attendance
Easily manage child attendance with flexible check-in and check-out options
Activity Log
Send real-time updates to keep parents informed about their child's day
Parent Messaging
Communicate directly with parents through secure, in-app messaging
Notifications
Automated notifications for payment reminders and enrollment forms inside the Parent App
Take Control of Your Childcare Finances
From invoicing to expense tracking, manage it all in one place
FEATURES
Create Invoices
Easily create one-time or recurring invoices for families and agencies, and stay on top of incoming payments
Income
Track all paid invoices and log any additional income, such as subsidies or external funding
Expenses & Receipt Capture
Record business expenses and mileage, and easily calculate your Time/Space percentage for accurate reporting (Time/Space is only for in-home providers)
Payments Online with ParaPay
Make payments easy for families and effortless for you- receive ACH or credit card payments that flow directly into your financial dashboard
Food Program Management Made Simple
Say goodbye to food program paperwork headaches
FEATURES
Enrollment and Income Eligibility Forms
Keep all required records organized and accessible
Attendance and Meal Counts
Be able to record on any device at point-of-service in each classroom easily
Edit Checks
Our 250+ edit checks catch errors before submission, protecting your reimbursements
CACFP Expenses
Simplified monitoring of financial compliance within the program. Additionally, track milk expenses as reflected in participant milk audits.
Empowering childcares to work smarter
KidKare + Parachute is one connected flow for complete food program, finances, and childcare management.
Enroll Children Digitally
Use eForms for digital enrollment and income eligibility processes.
Contactless Check-in/Out
Choose from PIN codes, digital signatures, or QR codes to match your own needs.
Parent Communication
Our parent communication features keep families connected and informed throughout the day.
Manage Your Food Program
Automate meal counts, attendance tracking, milk audits, and claim calculations.
Send Online Invoices
Send invoices to parents and agencies with convenient online payment options.
Digital Receipt Capture
Submit & track CACFP, grant, and business expenses, record income, and manage your finances — all in one place.*
*Only for centers
How KidKare + Parachute Simplifies Your Days:
The only childcare management software designed for the Food Program
Smart Attendance Management
Record meal counts once, and our system automatically maintains perfect attendance records. No more double-entry or mismatched data.
Parent Engagement
Capture and share daily updates about meals, naps, and milestones. This will enhance parent satisfaction.
Reduced Disallowed Meals
Dramatically reduce disallowed meals due to automatic linking with enrollment records.
Seamless Financial Alignment
Ensure perfect alignment between your records and sponsor documentation. Your numbers will always match up, eliminating confusion and errors.
Business Tools That Grow Your Revenue
Better cash flow, and more time for what matters—the children in your care.
What This Means For Childcare Businesses Participating in the Food Program
Better than my previous accounting software. Setting up invoices is a breeze and the way parents can easily pay them on their end.
Chantell B. Minnesota
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FAQ
You absolutely can! If you have an active KidKare Accounting subscription, you can access Parachute with the same credentials.
Parachute is designed by the KidKare team to enhance the user experience and interface for greater success in managing your childcare business. Parachute integrates all the feedback, needs, and requests gathered from KidKare users to provide a seamless experience. It offers improved features for invoicing, managing income and expenses, calendar functions, a customizable dashboard, and various other enhancements to streamline childcare management tasks.
If you have KidKare Accounting subscription, you will be able to use both products.
Parachute has a monthly subscription of $12.50, and annual subscription of $99 with $51 of annual savings for family childcare providers.
For childcare centers, Parachute has a monthly subscription of $24.99 and an annual subscription of $199 with $100 of annual savings.
Absolutely! Parachute is designed to empower your business and allows you to stay on top of your childcare business finances and performance. It allows you to send invoices easily, accept payments from parents and provides you all of the necessary tools, and tax reports for your business.
You can expense your subscription to Parachute as a business expense for tax purposes. Parachute is a valuable tool that helps you manage your childcare business finances effectively, making it an essential operating expense. Simply include the subscription fee as part of your business expenses when filing your taxes. If you have any questions or need further assistance with expensing your subscription, consult with your tax advisor or accountant for personalized guidance.