Software Built for Preschool Programs
Running a preschool means juggling enrollment, attendance, billing, and parent communication every single day. Neztio brings it all together in one platform built for ages 3-5 programs.
QR check-in, automated invoicing for multiple schedule types, daily reports powered by AI, CACFP meal tracking, and a parent app families love.
No credit card required. Free Starter plan available.
The Operational Complexity of Running a Preschool
Preschool programs face unique challenges that generic school management or daycare-only tools were not designed to handle.
Too many schedule variations to track manually
Half-day AM, half-day PM, full-day, and extended care programs all run simultaneously. Tracking which children are in which program, when they should arrive and leave, and who is actually on-site at any given moment quickly overwhelms paper systems.
Billing gets complicated with different rates
Each schedule type has a different tuition rate, and families often add on services like early drop-off or late pick-up. Calculating invoices manually for dozens of families with different combinations leads to errors and late payments.
Parents expect frequent, detailed updates
Preschool parents want to know what their child learned, ate, and did each day. Teachers spend hours writing notes, sending texts from personal phones, or printing daily sheets instead of focusing on the children.
Maintaining ratios during classroom transitions
As children move between classrooms for different activities or age groups, keeping proper staff-to-child ratios requires real-time visibility into where every child and staff member is at all times.
Features Built for Preschool Administration
From enrollment and attendance to billing and parent updates, Neztio handles the daily operations that keep your preschool running smoothly.
Attendance Tracking & QR Check-In
Parents scan a QR code at drop-off and pick-up. Staff see real-time headcounts and can verify who is on-site at any moment. Every check-in is timestamped for accurate records.
Learn about attendance →Enrollment Management
Manage enrolled children and track which program each child is in, whether half-day, full-day, or extended care. Keep enrollment records, emergency contacts, and program assignments organized.
Billing & Invoicing
Set different rates for half-day, full-day, and extended care programs. Auto-generate invoices, track payments, and handle add-on charges. Flat monthly pricing with no per-child fees.
Learn about billing →Parent Communication
Share daily updates, photos, and announcements through the parent app. Teachers message families directly instead of using personal phones or paper notes.
Learn about messaging →CACFP Meal Tracking
Plan menus with a built-in food library, log meals served each day, and track CACFP eligibility. Generate the documentation needed for reimbursement claims.
Learn about CACFP →AI-Powered Daily Reports
Teachers enter brief notes and AI drafts polished daily report cards for parents. Save hours each week while keeping families informed about learning activities and milestones.
Learn about AI tools →Predictable Pricing for Growing Preschools
Neztio uses flat monthly pricing with no per-child fees. The free Starter plan supports up to 15 children, so you can try everything before committing.
Starter Plan
Free
Up to 15 children. No credit card required.
- Attendance tracking with QR check-in
- Enrollment management
- Billing and invoice management
- Parent messaging and announcements
- CACFP meal tracking
- iOS and Android parent app
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Why Preschools Choose Neztio Over Generic Software
Most school management platforms are built for K-12 and treat early childhood as an afterthought. And most daycare software focuses on infant and toddler care without addressing the enrollment complexity that preschool programs face. Preschools need something in between: software that handles the operational demands of multiple program schedules, age-appropriate reporting, and the billing variations that come with half-day, full-day, and extended care options.
Neztio was built specifically for childcare programs. You can manage enrollment across different schedule types, track attendance with QR check-in so parents and staff save time at drop-off, bill families at different rates based on their program, and keep parents informed through a dedicated app instead of paper notes or personal text messages. AI-powered daily reports let teachers share detailed updates with parents without spending hours writing them by hand.
For preschools that participate in the CACFP, Neztio includes meal planning and tracking tools with a built-in food library and menu templates. And if you operate multiple locations, the multi-center dashboard gives you a unified view of every site.
The free Starter plan supports up to 15 children with full access to every feature. As your program grows, flat monthly pricing means your costs scale predictably with no surprise per-child fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Neztio handle different preschool schedules?
Yes. Neztio tracks attendance and billing separately for half-day AM, half-day PM, full-day, and extended care schedules. Each child can be enrolled in a specific program, and you can set different billing rates for each schedule type. Attendance is logged with timestamps so you always know who is on-site.
How do parents stay informed about their child's day?
Parents download the free Neztio app for iOS or Android. They receive daily reports, messages from teachers, photo updates, and program announcements. Teachers can use AI-powered tools to draft daily report cards quickly, so parents get detailed updates without adding hours to the teacher's workload.
Does Neztio help with CACFP meal tracking?
Yes. Neztio includes a full CACFP meal tracking system with a built-in food library, menu planning templates, and meal logging. You can track which children ate each meal, plan menus that meet CACFP requirements, and maintain the documentation needed for reimbursement claims.
Can we manage multiple preschool locations?
Yes. Neztio's multi-center dashboard lets operators oversee enrollment, attendance, billing, and staffing across all locations from a single account. Each center maintains its own data while giving administrators a unified view of the entire organization.
Streamline Your Preschool Operations
Join preschool programs that replaced spreadsheets, paper sign-in sheets, and personal text messages with one simple platform.