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ChildWare vs Yenlio

Both stand on early childhood education software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ChildWare

Paid Web

ChildWare brings Pennsylvania-specific compliance, records, finance, and attendance work into one web service. Its lack of mobile apps and unpublished pricing are important considerations.

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Choose Yenlio if your childcare setting needs care records, EYFS documentation and parent communication together, with plans for childminders and nurseries. Look elsewhere if you need the software to submit funding claims on your behalf or require a formal ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification.

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The facts

	ChildWare	Yenlio
Free plan	No	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Childminder Essentials: $1,512 a month
Plans published	2	8
Maker	ChildWare	Yenlio
Website	childware.org	yenlio.app
On early childhood education software	#80 of 86	#13 of 86

ChildWare: what it does well

Tracks Pennsylvania DHS requirements
Includes child and family records
Supports automated billing
Handles attendance and meal reporting
Provides implementation assistance

What to know first

No free plan
No mobile apps
Capacity listed as 16 children

Yenlio: what it does well

Records attendance, meals, sleep, nappies and scheduled sleep checks.
Supports EYFS observations, learning journeys and assessments.
Parent app includes messaging, event RSVPs and 23-language translation.
Photo consent can be set by purpose, with checks before sharing.
Free Starter includes up to three children and one staff account.

What to know first

Free Starter is limited to three children and one staff account.
Funding claims must be entered by the setting; Yenlio does not submit them.
SMS is a usage-charged add-on.
Yenlio says it holds no formal ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification.

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