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CRAFTS 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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CRAFTS
CRAFTS
4.9
(20)

Pricing

Starting at CA$50.00 per month

About CRAFTS

CRAFTS is a childcare records, attendance & financial tracking system designed to streamline administrative operations for Canadian childcare providers. Operating on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace, the solution helps daycare centers, before & after-school programs, Montessori schools, and licensed home daycare agencies manage subsidies, online registrations, pre-authorized debits and more.

CRAFTS allows childcare centers to generate reports on revenue, allergy and subsidy reconciliation. Key features include messaging, re-enrollment management, multi-location support, timeclock and employee certification tracking. Pricing is based on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone or an inquiry form.

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CRAFTS Pricing and Plans

Starting price: CA$50.00 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Basic

CA$50.00

flat rate, per month

No plan information available

    CRAFTS Features

    • Popular features found in Daycare
      Alerts/Notifications
      Billing & Invoicing
      Daily Reports
      Employee Management
      Immunization & Allergy Tracking
      Meal/Nutrition Management
      Parent Portal
      Payment Processing
    • More features of CRAFTS
      Activity Dashboard
      Activity Tracking
      Attendance Tracking
      Calendar Management
      Certification Tracking
      Check-in/Check-out
      Class Scheduling
      Communications Management
      Contact Database
      Customer Accounts
      Data Security
      Enrollments/Onboarding
      Milestone Tracking
      Multi-Location
      Records Management
      Registration Management
      Reporting & Statistics
      Role-Based Permissions
      Wait List Management

    CRAFTS Integrations

    Microsoft 365
    Microsoft 365
    Dropbox Business
    Dropbox Business

    CRAFTS User Reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.9

    Ratings Breakdown

    5

    90%

    4

    10%

    3

    0%

    2

    0%

    1

    0%

    Secondary Ratings

    Ease of Use

    4.8

    Value for money

    4.8

    Customer support

    5.0

    Functionality

    4.7

    MA

    Michelle A.

    Verified reviewer

    Child Day Care Services

    51-200 employees

    Used daily for less than 12 months

    Reviewed December 2024

    CRAFTS is the right tool for childcare operations

    5

    Great - I love the support and helpfulness that we have gotten and continue to, even into our 6mth of operations. The time that has been provided to us, to ensure success has been very appreciated.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    I like how it is an easy and logical tool to follow, in addition that it does the equation calculations for you, this eliminates a number of errors by the user
    Cons:
    I would like to be able to set more specific activity permissions for users, within the key sections, as the way our organization operates our childcare manager has some responsibilities for some activities that are only available with full Administration access, so currently I am now needing to do these versus them, due to lack of access - I don't want to give them Administrator access

    Reasons for switching to CRAFTS

    It was not meeting our needs and was very difficult and time consuming for supervisors to use

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    RB

    Richard B.

    Verified reviewer

    Primary/ Secondary Education

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Reviewed March 2024

    Initial use and overall impression of Crafts and their client support

    5

    Overall, we are very pleased with Crafts, and although we have only been using it for a short period of time, we really like it's design and flexibility.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    The process for billing, tracking and processing payments, and the underlying encryption and security of the information in our portfolio . Additionally, the process in managing our families and enrolments is intuitive and robust. There are still many new things I am discovering daily, but overall I am very happy with the software. It is stressful when switching over to new management software, but the support we received from [sensitive content hidden] and his team during our set up phase (we actually just starting using Crafts March 1st 2024 after initial training and rollout) was above and beyond my expectations. They are very responsive to any queries, and their support training videos are great reference resources during the initial start up phase. I would recommend their product without reservation!
    Cons:
    None so far, meets our needs, has flexibility, and great support

    Reasons for choosing CRAFTS

    Much better payment processing system at a cost effective price

    Reasons for switching to CRAFTS

    Their software platform met our primary need for an efficient, accurate, secure and cost effective payment process system, with additional functionality in managing our client base at our early childhood learning centre.

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    VF

    Virginia F.

    Verified reviewer

    Non-Profit Organization Management

    2-10 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Review source

    Reviewed January 2021

    CRAFTS is Just what we were Looking for

    4

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    We were looking for a way to move our daycare reporting and attendance and communication with parents online as well as making billing a simpler process and CRAFTS is just what we were looking for.
    Cons:
    Some of the features have taken some time to get used to and doing so much online takes some adjustments

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    GR

    Gabrielle R.

    Verified reviewer

    Non-Profit Organization Management

    51-200 employees

    Used daily for less than 12 months

    Reviewed July 2024

    Great software!

    5

    Overall I really like CRAFTS, and how easy it is to use. As an Admin, I need to be familiar will all current aspects of our software package, and CRAFTS is great to answer all questions, and apply tweaks when possible. Our facility has never used a software for childcare management, so we of course had a lot of questions, however CRAFTS was able to develop something for us that suits a lot of our needs.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Looked at a few different platforms, but CRAFTS made the most sense for our needs and specifications! The customer service team is very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. The team was able to fulfill a lot of our specific requests and tweaks, and they are very quick to respond to questions.
    Cons:
    Although CRAFTS does have an email option, there is no current option to have a sort of inbox (or see past sent emails). You send off an email, and that's it; parents and staff must respond to YOUR work email, so it takes the communication off crafts and onto another platform. We are still working out our messaging/communication functions and seeing what works best for our team!

    Reasons for choosing CRAFTS

    Suited our needs the most, and this company offered the most flexibility

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    SH

    Shannon H.

    Verified reviewer

    Child Day Care Services

    51-200 employees

    Used daily for less than 2 years

    Reviewed November 2024

    CRAFTS is a fabulous program

    5

    Excellent program with supreme efficiency and easy to maneuver through different functions.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    It is easy to use and staff are wonderful to deal with.
    Cons:
    Notifications need to slow down a bit but other than that it is a great program.

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    OR

    Orvia R.

    Verified reviewer

    Child Day Care Services

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 2 years

    Reviewed June 2024

    A Game Changer!

    5

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    CRAFTS stands out for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, efficiency, and emphasis on communication and data security. It’s a robust system that significantly enhances the management and operation of our organization.
    Cons:
    For new users, there might be a learning curve to understand and navigate through the various features of CRAFTS. More intuitive onboarding and user guides could help alleviate this. User experience can vary based on individual needs and expectations.

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    sarhang s.

    Verified reviewer

    Education Management

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Reviewed March 2024

    CRFTS is great.

    5

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    User-Friendly Interface: One of CRAFTS's many standout features is its intuitive user interface. Navigating the platform is easy.
    Cons:
    I like using CRAFT; I like everything about CRAFTS, but I don't know if there is anything I like least about CRAFTS.

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    GL

    Gaylene L.

    Verified reviewer

    Facilities Services

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed November 2021

    Great Support!

    4

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    4
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Deciding on a childcare software program was a process. CRAFTS was chosen for the ease of use and the ability to have multiple locations within one program. The offsite access to information has assisted in management decision making. The support to staff and management for our many questions, training and requests has been outstanding!
    Cons:
    Staff are continually adjusting to the way the program is designed and not how the company processes have been setup for years.

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    AN

    Amanda N.

    Verified reviewer

    Government Administration

    501-1000 employees

    Used daily for less than 12 months

    Review source

    Reviewed October 2020

    A versatile program that ticked the boxes

    5

    [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] and his team have been incredibly accommodating despite our exacting standards and seemingly impossible demands. CRAFTS is a pretty comprehensive program unlike anything else on the market. It is intuitive and user friendly and once you get your hands on it I can see that you can really do so much; save time, paper and reduce errors.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    I love that this program is cloud based so our home child care providers can access it from anywhere with a computer, tablet or phone. With attendance now in the hands of the parents and providers there is less room for error. The interface is visually attractive and intuitive so the training is easier. We can set reminders for everything so that we don't forget students' birthdays, rate changes or providers' certification renewals. The ability to interface with Bambora to accept EFT payments has been a big help which will certainly cut down on the need for collections.
    Cons:
    Because it is a cloud-based program and not a completely customized program there are a few work-arounds that we have to do in billing. In all fairness though, we have very unique needs that many clients wouldn't require.

    Reasons for choosing CRAFTS

    We needed a program that specifically catered to a Licensed Home Child Care Agency. We wanted to be able to communicate with parents, use tools in the Cloud, bill parents, collect payments through EFT, manage a waitlist and assist with the registration process. Not many programs have that versatility and capability. I also felt the entire CRAFTS team was really responsive to our needs so I knew that we could work with them and that they'd be there for us if we came across any challenges. If I had to do it again I'd choose CRAFTS all over again.

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    AF

    Alissa F.

    Verified reviewer

    Non-Profit Organization Management

    2-10 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Reviewed March 2023

    Great User Friendly Program

    5

    User friendly, Great customer support

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    4
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Takes so much off the plate of a volunteer board No more manual entry of enrolments Great tracking of attendance Great customer support! Accepts online payments Has parents fill out all necessary information, fill out on boarding and sign consents before they can successfully enroll
    Cons:
    A couple features with re-enrolment that I didn’t like(not filing the re-enrolled kids into the new room) made for some manual calculations to ensure I didn’t overfill the classDidn’t automatically waitlist students when the capacity of the class was reached Didn’t email parents automatically when their child was successfully enrolled Complicated to set up drop box and EFT

    Reasons for choosing CRAFTS

    Canadian program Accepts payment All in one program

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