ChildFriendly Pricing Explained in 2 Minutes

Get a fast, clear breakdown of how ChildFriendly pricing works—no subscriptions, no surprises.

In under 2 minutes, see how centers start on our Lite plan (free), how Pro features unlock when you turn on payments, what the per-transaction fees are, and how you can choose who covers fees (pass-through, absorb, or split).

This video also covers returned payments and our free onboarding options.

At a glance:

• Lite Plan: $0/month. Includes Registration, Attendance, Billing & Invoicing, Parent App, Subsidy Reports, QuickBooks Sync.

• When payments are activated: Pro features unlock with no subscription—you only pay when you get paid.

Transaction fees:

• PAD/ACH: 1% + $0.30

• Credit Card: 3.75% + $0.30

Returned payment fee: $40 (NSF/wrong account)—you can choose to pass this cost on.

Updated on: 22/09/2025