How to Switch from Procare to Neztio
Whether you use Procare Desktop or Procare Online, moving your data to Neztio is instant. Export your CSV, upload it, and your center is live in minutes.
No IT support needed. No data loss. No downtime.
Why centers leave Procare
Procare has been around for decades, but many centers find it no longer fits the way they work today.
Desktop software with complex setup
Procare Desktop requires local installation, server configuration, and ongoing IT maintenance. Cloud-native platforms eliminate all of that.
No published pricing
Procare does not list pricing on their website. You have to go through a sales call to get a quote, making it hard to compare costs upfront.
Data locked in local databases
Procare Desktop stores data on your local machine or server. If the hardware fails, your data may be unrecoverable without backups.
Per-child fees on Procare Online
Procare Online charges per child, so costs grow as your enrollment grows. Flat-rate pricing is more predictable for budgeting.
No AI or real-time ratios
Procare lacks modern features like AI-powered assistance, real-time staff-to-child ratio monitoring, and smart attendance tracking.
Dated interface staff struggle with
The Procare Desktop interface was designed years ago. Staff accustomed to modern apps find it unintuitive and slow to navigate.
Export your data from Procare
Choose the guide that matches your version. Both result in a CSV file that Neztio imports automatically.
Procare Desktop
Open Procare Desktop as Supervisor
Go to Supervisor Utilities, then Data Import/Export
Select Children & Families data
Choose CSV as the export format
Save the file to your computer
Procare Online
Log in as an administrator
Go to Reports, then Export
Select the Children report
Choose CSV format and download the file
Export your data BEFORE canceling
Procare Desktop data is stored locally and may not be recoverable after you uninstall. Export everything before ending your Procare subscription.
Import into Neztio
Neztio handles both Procare Desktop and Procare Online CSV formats automatically.
Create your Neztio account
Sign up at neztio.com/get-started. No credit card required. Your center is ready in seconds.
Upload your Procare CSV
Go to Settings, then Data Import. Click Upload CSV and select the file you exported from Procare.
Review column mapping
Neztio auto-maps Procare columns. Review the preview, adjust anything that needs fixing, and confirm.
Confirm import
Click Confirm Import. Children, families, classrooms, and enrollment records go live instantly.
Set up billing
Create billing plans and connect your payment processor. Parents can pay online from day one.
Invite staff and parents
Send email invites so your team and families can download the Neztio apps and get started.
One-click rollback if anything looks off
After importing, review your data in Neztio. If something does not look right, click Undo Import to revert everything and try again. No data is lost.
What transfers from Procare
40+ fields auto-mapped across 11 categories. Everything your center needs to keep running without interruption.
First and last name, date of birth, gender, race, ethnicity
Street, city, state, ZIP, country
Room / classroom assignment
First name, last name, email, phone
First name, last name, email, phone
Allergies, physician name, physician phone, medical notes
Up to 2 contacts with name, phone, and relationship
Up to 2 pickups with name and phone
Status, enrollment date, start date
Status and case number
General notes
41 fields total, auto-mapped from your Procare CSV
Handles both Procare formats
Procare Desktop and Procare Online export slightly different column formats. Neztio's matching engine handles both automatically, so you do not need to reformat anything.
Neztio vs Procare
A side-by-side look at how the two platforms compare.
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Procare
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to switch from Procare?
Under 10 minutes. Export your data from Procare as a CSV, upload it to Neztio, review the column mapping, and confirm. Your center is live immediately.
Can I migrate from Procare Desktop?
Yes. Procare Desktop lets you export child and family data as CSV from the Supervisor Utilities menu. Upload that file to Neztio and the matching engine handles the rest.
What about my Procare billing history?
Procare billing data stays in Procare. Neztio starts fresh with your family roster, so you set up billing plans and payment methods in Neztio going forward. Your historical records remain accessible in Procare.
How much cheaper is Neztio than Procare?
Neztio is $79 to $149 per month, flat. Procare does not publish pricing, but centers commonly report higher costs for comparable features, especially on Procare Online where per-child fees apply.
Do I need IT support to switch from Procare Desktop?
No. The export is a simple CSV download from Procare Desktop. You do not need a database administrator, IT consultant, or any special software to complete the migration.
Can I run both systems in parallel?
Yes. Many centers run Neztio alongside Procare during their free trial period. Once you are confident everything transferred correctly, cancel Procare at your convenience.
Ready to leave Procare? It takes 10 minutes.
Export your Procare data, upload it to Neztio, and your center is running on a modern platform today.