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CubbyTrack vs Tadpoles

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.

CubbyTrack

Free trial Web

CubbyTrack combines childcare operations and family-facing workflows in a responsive web application. Keep in mind that payroll preparation is supported, but payroll processing and tax filing are not.

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Tadpoles

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Tadpoles combines family communication with child care administration, health screening, billing, and assessment integration. Its mobile and web availability suits connected center operations, while pricing requires contacting the maker.

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The facts

	CubbyTrack	Tadpoles
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Tadpoles
Website	cubbytrack.com	teachingstrategies.com
On early childhood education software	#31 of 86	#27 of 86

CubbyTrack: what it does well

Responsive web app works in modern browsers on mobile devices
Tracks attendance, authorized pickups, and ratio awareness
Family portal connects care details, forms, billing, and updates
Supports inquiries, applications, capacity, and waitlists
Includes timecards and payroll-preparation reports

What to know first

Does not currently process payroll or file payroll taxes
No separate native iPhone or Android app
Security page disclaims several certification claims

Tadpoles: what it does well

Daily reports support photos and routine updates
Secure two-way family messaging
Enrollment, attendance, and billing tools
Health screening supports information sharing
Android, iOS, and web availability

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
No free plan
Personal data is hosted in continental U.S. data centers

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