< 10 min
Initial setup
1–2 days
Verification review
Age-grouped
Waitlist management
AI-powered
Smart insights
The problem
Stop managing childcare demand across spreadsheets, calls, and inboxes.
Without Kindersurf
Scattered spreadsheets per age group
Repeated parent phone calls and emails
Unclear waitlist positions for families
Manual tour coordination
Missed follow-ups and lost enquiries
Limited visibility into demand
With Kindersurf
Organized waitlists by age group
Clear parent applications in one dashboard
Tour scheduling with eligibility controls
Spot offers with expiry tracking
Automated notifications and reminders
Smart demand insights powered by AI
Everything you need
Built for how childcare actually works
Every feature is designed around real Canadian childcare workflows — from age-grouped waitlists to tours, offers, messaging, notifications, and smart insights.
Waitlist management by age group
Manage Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Before/After School waitlists separately, with clear positions, capacities, and policies for each group.
Position-based tour scheduling
Set which waitlist positions are eligible to book tours. Parents can be notified automatically and book directly through the platform.
Spot offers with expiry tracking
Send spot offers from your dashboard, set response deadlines, and automatically track accepted, declined, or expired offers.
Smart insights for owners
Use AI-powered insights to understand demand patterns, waitlist movement, tour interest, occupancy opportunities, and parent engagement.
In-platform messaging
Communicate with families securely through Kindersurf while keeping conversations organized and easier to manage.
Notifications and updates
Send timely updates about tours, waitlist movement, offers, and next steps without relying on scattered phone calls or manual reminders.
Verified badge for your listing
After your license and documents are reviewed, your daycare can receive a verified badge to build trust with families searching on Kindersurf.
CSV import
Already have a waitlist? Upload a CSV to help bring existing records into Kindersurf and reduce manual re-entry.
Getting started
Go live in four steps
Create your owner account
Register as a daycare owner and start setting up your provider profile.
Add your daycare
Enter your daycare details, including address, age groups, hours, capacity, and waitlist preferences.
Upload verification documents
Submit your provincial childcare license or supporting documents for review.
Start managing demand
Once verified, your listing can appear on Kindersurf so families can discover your daycare, join waitlists, and book tours when eligible.