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CCriterionOS
Childcare management, made human

Less admin.
More moments that matter.

CriterionOS brings enrollment, billing, attendance, learning, and family communication together—so your team can spend more time with children.

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Center overview

Children here74of 92 enrolled
Staff on site18Ratios covered
Payments96%On time this month
ClassroomsView all
SSunbeams12 / 141:6 ratio
MMeadow16 / 181:8 ratio
LLittle Oaks10 / 121:5 ratio
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Daily report sent18 families notified
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New moment sharedOutdoor discovery • 2m ago

Purpose-built for the people who power early learning

Little AcornDAYBREAK ACADEMYJuniper HouseWONDER & GROWNorthstar Kids
One connected platform

Everything your center needs.
Nothing it doesn’t.

One simple system gives directors clarity, teachers more time, and families a closer connection to every child’s day.

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Attendance & ratios

Fast digital check-in, live room counts, and ratio alerts that help every classroom stay covered.

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Billing on autopilot

Create tuition plans, collect secure payments, and send friendly reminders without chasing families.

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Family connection

Share photos, milestones, messages, and daily reports in one calm, private place.

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Enrollment made easy

Move families from inquiry to enrolled with waitlists, forms, e-signatures, and document collection.

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Learning & development

Plan lessons, record observations, and make every child's progress visible to the people who care.

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Center insights

See occupancy, revenue, staffing, and compliance status across one center or your whole organization.

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We finally have one calm place for everything.

— Elena, Center Director
A better day, every day

Your team should feel the difference.

CriterionOS removes the repetitive work that steals attention from children, staff, and families.

  • 5+ hourssaved per staff member, every week
  • 96%of tuition collected on time
  • 2×more meaningful family engagement
Loved by every role

One community. Three better days.

DIRECTORS

Know what’s happening without chasing updates.

“I can see enrollment, staffing, and billing before my first cup of coffee.”

— Tasha R., Owner
EDUCATORS

Document learning in the flow of the classroom.

“Updates take seconds, and parents feel like they were part of the day.”

— Jordan M., Lead Teacher
FAMILIES

Feel close, informed, and confident in their care.

“I don’t have to wonder. The little moments show up right when I need them.”

— Priya S., Parent
Switch with confidence

From scattered to settled
in days—not months.

Your launch specialist helps move your data, set up classrooms, and train your team.

01We learn your centerA practical plan built around your team.
02We move the detailsRosters, rates, and records organized for you.
03Everyone feels readyLive support for staff and families from day one.
Questions, answered

A confident next step.

Not sure what your center needs? We’ll help you find the simplest path forward.

Yes. CriterionOS works for home-based programs, growing centers, preschools, and multi-site organizations. You only use the tools your team needs.

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Ready when you are

More time for what
only you can do.

See how CriterionOS can make every day at your center feel simpler, calmer, and more connected.

No pressure. Just a helpful 20-minute conversation.