Exciting News

We are thrilled to announce a significant upgrade for your childcare business management!

You are being upgraded from

When:

August 27, 2024

Parachute is the new and improved version of KidKare Accounting, built with the same trusted features you love, plus many enhancements based on your feedback.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Access

You already have access to Parachute since August 27, 2024 while still retaining access to KidKare Accounting.

2. Login

Your subscription and login credentials are remaining unchanged.

3. Data

All of your data from KidKare Accounting is automatically available in Parachute. Any actions you take in either software is reflected in both.

Ready to start today?
Get access to Parachute here:

Transition Timeline:

August 27, 2024

You gained access to Parachute! Starting August 27, you have access to Parachute with all of your data from KidKare Accounting already moved over to your Parachute account. KidKare Accounting is not going away just yet. You can still find all of the features you're familiar with in the Food Program section, illustrated in the video below.

Through Early 2025

You'll have access to both Parachute and KidKare Accounting plus training material, webinars, & live Q&A sessions with our team to help you on your journey to learning how to use Parachute.

Early 2025

KidKare Accounting will be fully retired. All of your historical data will be in Parachute no matter when you make the switch so you can continue to access all of your past reports.

Why Parachute?

Parachute was born from the suggestions and ideas of thousands of family childcare providers, and we are so excited to provide a solution built just for you. Parachute offers all the features you know and love from KidKare Accounting, plus a suite of new powerful features designed to simplify your daily operations and elevate your business:

Integrated
Dashboard

Gain a real-time snapshot of your business's income, expenses, and revenue.

Branding
Tools

Create a professional image with business logos, welcome emails, and payment reminders.

Invoice
Calendar

Easily manage all invoices from past, current, and future —whether they're paid, pending, or unpaid.

User-Friendly
Interface

Enjoy a simplified experience with minimal required fields for generating invoices.

Robust
Accounting

Record income and expenses, calculate time/space percentages, and generate customizable reports.

ParaPay
Payments

Accept credit card and bank payments directly from your invoices and issue refunds.

Support & Resources

We understand that transitioning to new software can be daunting for some, while others are eager to dive in. We're here to help!

Resources

For those ready to get started, here are some resources to help you soar:

If you haven’t already, sign up for your Parachute access.