Receipt Capture
Capture Receipts, Simplify CACFP Expense Tracking.
Independent and sponsored centers can now record, categorize, and submit CACFP expenses automatically — Parachute scans receipts, itemizes totals, updates milk quantities, and organizes everything by claim month.
Capture Food Program Receipts in Seconds
Snap a photo or upload your receipt directly in Parachute
Smart scanning extracts dates, quantities, and totals automatically
Digital storage keeps every receipt securely saved and organized
Review and Manage with Confidence
Claim month assignment ensures correct categorization
Line-item review lets you confirm quantities and costs before saving
Real-time milk audit tracking updates milk balances automatically in Food Program side
Sync Seamlessly with KidKare
Automatic expense sync keeps both Parachute and KidKare records updated in real time
Peace of mind during state audits with every record digitally verified and stored with digital proof
One connected workflow — from receipt upload to sponsor/state approval.
Tailored Benefits for Your Center Participating in the Food Program
For Independent Centers
Create a centralized expense hub that eliminates spreadsheets and physical filing systems. Track every dollar from receipt to reimbursement in one intuitive platform.
For Sponsored Centers
Enable automatic visibility for your sponsor with digital receipts already attached to expenses. Streamline approval processes and accelerate reimbursements with complete documentation ready for review.
Simplify Food Program Compliance & Child Care Management
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.
Take advantage of Parachute features for smooth sailing to financial wellbeing:
Contactless Attendance
Kiosk Mode
Signature Pick Up
PIN Check-in/out
QR Code
Parent App
Invoicing & Payments
Recurring Invoices
Online Payments & Autopay
Schedule Invoices
Splitting Invoices
Third Party Billing
Financial Tools
Financial Dashboard
Income Tracking
Expense Recording
Financial Reporting
Inventory & Mileage Tracking
Parent Tools
Parent Payment Initiation
SMS & Push Notifications
Parent Portal
Messaging
Activity Log
Discover the Best Value for Your Center with Simple Pricing
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FAQ
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.
Parachute has a monthly subscription of $15.50, and annual subscription of $125.
For childcare centers, Parachute has a monthly subscription of $34.99 and an annual subscription of $280.
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.