Finally, Daycare Software Pricing That Makes Sense
Stop Playing Guessing Games with Hidden Fees
While other daycare management platforms force you to "contact sales" or navigate confusing tier structures, Cubby believes in radical transparency.
Our Simple, Honest Pricing
2.5% on recurring payments
$1.00 per one-time transaction
Payment Processing Fees
Credit/Debit Cards: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
ACH Bank Transfers: 0.8%
That's it. No setup fees. No monthly subscriptions. No hidden costs.
The Truth About "Industry Standard" Pricing
The Leading Competitor makes you contact sales just to get a quote. Their pricing scales with enrollment, meaning your software costs grow as your business succeeds.
Other Daycare Management Providers offers a "low" monthly fee, but then charges extra for essential features, payment processing, and support that should be included.
Cubby shows you exactly what you'll pay, upfront. No sales calls required.
What You Get for That 2.5%
✅ Complete Daycare Management Platform
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Student enrollment and profiles
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Automated billing and payment collection
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Parent communication tools
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Staff scheduling and time tracking
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Compliance reporting
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Mobile apps for parents and staff
✅ Payment Processing Included
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Accept credit cards, ACH, and mobile payments
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Automatic retry for failed payments
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Built-in late fee management
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Real-time payment notifications
✅ Unlimited Support
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No tiered support levels
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Direct access to our team
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Free onboarding and training
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Regular feature updates at no extra cost
Why Percentage-Based Pricing Protects Your Business
You Only Pay When You Get Paid
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Starting a new center? Pay almost nothing while you build enrollment
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Slow month due to holidays? Your software costs automatically adjust
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Business booming? You can afford the success-based pricing
Predictable and Fair
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2.5% on recurring tuition = You know exactly what each family costs
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$1 per one-time payment = Clear costs for registration fees, supply charges, etc.
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No surprises = Your software never becomes a budget-busting expense
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any other fees?
Cubby does not take any additional fees. 3.74% on recurring payments and $1 on one-time transactions covers everything other than the payment processing fee itself. Charge processing fees range from 0.8% to 2.9% depending on payment method used. Daycare owners have the option to add those fees to invoices if allowed by state law.
All other features, support, updates, are available at no additional cost.
What if I process a lot of one-time payments?
Even at $1 per transaction, one-time payments are profitable for most centers. A $50 registration fee costs you $1 vs. 3.74% ($1.87) with percentage pricing.
Can my costs ever go down?
Yes! If you negotiate lower tuition rates or have seasonal enrollment dips, your software costs automatically decrease.
Does this include the card processing fees themselves?
No, credit cards also come with an additional charge of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. ACH charges incur a 0.8% fee. If allowed by state law, daycare center owners have the option to pass those fees onto the client users during payment.
Can I forward the processing fees onto the parents?
Yes, Cubby gives you the option to pass card processing fees onto parents, rather than the daycare being responsible for them. This is done by charging the parents a 2.99% additional fee on their invoice.
What happens if I want to cancel?
Cancel anytime. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your data exports are always free.