No. 12 of 31 ·Childcare Management Software

Sandbox Software

Name: Sandbox Software
Price: 47 USD

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $47/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Sandbox Software is ranked #12 of 31 in childcare management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $47/mo.

Sandbox Software plans and pricing

All plans

0-24 Children — Monthly $47/mo Monthly 0-24 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

0-24 Children — Yearly $59/mo Yearly; page displays $59/mo 0-24 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

25-49 Children — Monthly $63/mo Monthly 25-49 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

25-49 Children — Yearly $79/mo Yearly; page displays $79/mo 25-49 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

50-99 Children — Monthly $103/mo Monthly 50-99 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

50-99 Children — Yearly $129/mo Yearly; page displays $129/mo 50-99 children · unlimited users and devices · no contract, cancel anytime childcaresoftware.webflow.io · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on childcare management software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $47/mo
Enrollment forms: Yes
Attendance tracking: Yes
Family messaging: Yes
Billing and payments: Yes
Parent app: web_and_mobile
Staff scheduling: Yes

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The record

Product: Sandbox is an online child care management system with management, billing, and communication tools for childcare centers and preschools.
Attendance: The system provides attendance dashboards, child check-in and check-out, head-count reports, and staff-hour tracking.
Family and staff records: Profiles organize child, family, and staff information, including pickup permissions, emergency contacts, custody details, and medical information.
Parent communication: The Parent App and portal support real-time photos and updates, two-way messaging, daily logs, and invoice payments.
Billing: Billing features include flexible invoicing, government subsidy tracking, automated tax receipts, online payments, and more than 100 reports.
Payment processing: Sandbox says it uses Stripe and charges 2.9% + $0.30 per credit-card transaction or $0.60 per ACH transaction; ACH is available only in the US.
Integrations: The pricing FAQ identifies Stripe as the merchant used for payment processing.
Security: Sandbox states that data is encrypted at rest and in transit and describes login controls, firewalls, intrusion protection, IP filtering, and network segregation.
Backups and uptime: Sandbox says it backs up servers hourly, strives for 99% uptime, and gives advance notice of planned downtime.
Support: The pricing page advertises unlimited customer support and says support is available from 9 to 5 pm EST.
Trial: The pricing page offers a free trial with no credit card required but does not state its duration.
Notable requirement: The Parent and Teacher apps require an active Sandbox Software account from the center.
Who it serves: The maker describes Sandbox as serving childcare owners and operators across North America, including childcare centers and preschools.
Founded: 2011
Price from: $47/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Childcare Management Software in 2026#12 of 31

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Sources

childcaresoftware.webflow.io/about· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/child-care-management· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/parent-engagement· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/business-growth· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/pricing· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/security· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io/parentapp· checked 30 Sept 2026
childcaresoftware.webflow.io· checked 28 Sept 2026