Stop doing invoices
at 9pm.
ClassNest generates and sends them in minutes - so your evenings are actually yours.
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Not sure where to start? We'll help you get set up
Built for daycares and pre-schools of every size
Whether you run a home daycare or a full centre, ClassNest scales with you.
Home daycare
5 - 15 childrenDoing invoices at 9pm because there's no time during the day? ClassNest gives you back your evenings so you can stop doing admin on the couch.
Small daycare or pre-school
15 - 40 childrenCopying invoice totals out of a spreadsheet and confirming payments over WhatsApp works - until you're doing it for 30 families every month. ClassNest keeps it all in one place without needing another staff member.
Established centre
40+ childrenPro-rata, sibling discounts, and VAT calculated by hand for 60+ children eats a full day every month. ClassNest runs the numbers automatically and every invoice goes out at once.
Built for the way you actually work
Simple tools that handle the admin so you can focus on the children.
Attendance in seconds, not spreadsheets
Mark children present or absent in seconds. See daily totals at a glance. Export monthly reports as PDF or CSV. No more paper registers.
Every invoice, generated in seconds
Generate invoices for every child at once. Send to parents via email or WhatsApp, or download as PDF. Bulk send and bulk download built in.
See who's paid and who hasn't, at a glance
Record EFT, cash, or card payments - or let parents pay online via a secure payment link. Track who's paid and who hasn't. Partial payments handled automatically.
Professional statements parents actually trust
Generate account statements for any period. Send individually or in bulk to all parents at once. Download as PDF or email directly. Payment receipts included.
Parents pay with one tap
Include a payment link with every invoice. Parents pay securely online and payments are recorded automatically.
No more WhatsApp questions about who's paid
Parents get a personal link to view their account - outstanding invoices, payment history, and statements in one place.
All your children and parent info, one place
Organise children into classes with full parent profiles, medical info, and emergency contacts. Import via CSV.
Pro-rata, sibling discounts, VAT - handled
Custom services, sibling discounts, pro-rata, and VAT - all handled automatically.
Reports your accountant will love
Download Excel reports - revenue summary, aged debtors, payment register, invoice register, and parent billing.
Chase late payments automatically
Overdue invoices flagged automatically. Send reminders in seconds.
Parent Announcements
Send updates to all parents or specific classes via email. Keep everyone informed without typing the same message twice.
Track every expense, see where the money goes
Log expenses by category, set up recurring costs, and see monthly breakdowns with charts. Know your margins at a glance.
A smart dashboard for your centre
Billing totals, outstanding amounts, attendance, and capacity - all in one place.
Your data stays yours - POPIA compliant
Encrypted data, POPIA compliant. Only you can access your information.
Up and running in 5 minutes
No training. No setup fees. No tech skills needed.
Create your account
Sign up, add your classes and children. Takes 5 minutes.
Generate & send invoices
Generate invoices for everyone at once. Send to parents via email.
Parents paying online
Payment links in every invoice. Parents pay with one tap, payments track automatically.
A full month of admin, done in under an hour
Invoices done, payments tracked, statements ready. Your evenings are yours again.
One price, everything included
Pick the plan that fits your school. Start with a free trial.
Starter
For small and home-based daycares
Up to 30 children
Perfect for getting started - upgrade anytime as you grow.
- Attendance tracking
- Instant invoice generation
- Send & bulk send via email or WhatsApp
- Online payment links for parents
- Parent portal (view account online)
- Account statements & payment receipts
- Payment reminders for overdue invoices
- Pro-rata, sibling discounts & VAT
- Expense tracking & category breakdowns
- Parent announcements
- Reports & Excel exports
- Dashboard & insights
- Children & class management
- CSV import for existing data
- Email support
- Free onboarding assistance
No credit card required
Frequently asked questions
The Starter plan is R199/month for up to 30 children. The Growth plan is R349/month for unlimited children and classes. Both plans include all features. Start with a free 30-day trial - no credit card required.
You'll be asked to choose a plan to continue. No surprise charges - we'll remind you before the trial ends. If you decide not to continue, your account becomes read-only so you can still view your data. We keep it for 30 days in case you change your mind.
No contracts, no setup fees, no hidden costs. Pay month to month and cancel anytime from your account page.
Yes. ClassNest works in any browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. There is no app to download - just log in and go.
Not at all. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use ClassNest. Most daycare owners are set up and generating invoices within 5 minutes.
VAT is built in - enable it in your billing settings and ClassNest calculates and displays it automatically on every invoice.
Sibling discounts, custom services, aftercare fees, and pro-rata rules all live in your billing settings, and ClassNest applies them automatically when generating invoices.
Yes. Your data is encrypted, stored securely, and we're fully POPIA compliant. Only you can access your school's information. We never share or sell your data.
Invoices and statements are sent directly to parents via email or WhatsApp as a professional PDF. Parents don't need to create an account or log into anything.
You can - export your list from your spreadsheet as a CSV file and upload it to ClassNest. It takes seconds.
Spreadsheets can't generate all your invoices at once, track who's paid, send reminders, or produce statements. ClassNest does all of this - and takes 5 minutes to set up.
Ready to spend less time on admin?
Set up in 5 minutes. No credit card required.
Get in touch
Have a question or need help getting started? We typically reply within a few hours.