SMS Feature Comparison
Juniorlogs, Discover and Infocare
Selecting the right student management software is crucial for the success of your ECE operations.
Below is a comparison of the three childcare software options available in New Zealand:
Juniorlogs, Discover and Infocare.
| Features | JUNIORLOGS | DISCOVER | INFOCARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed for up to 40 children | $79 | $238 | $173 |
| Licensed from 41 to 80 children | $99 | $238 | $173 |
| Licensed from 81 to 150 children | $129 | $238 | $173 |
| MOE Integration (ELI, RS7, NSN and WINZ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard, Widgets and Financial Insights | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Roster Planning | Yes | No | No |
| Timesheet & Contact Hours with SHC calculations (Shows discretionary hours, daily ratios, pay period ratios) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Sign In/Attendance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Staff Sign In | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Electronic Attendance Verification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard/Temporary/Alternate/Rotational Bookings | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Visitors Management System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable Fee Setup and Automatic Invoicing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Debtors Management System | Yes | No | No |
| Finance & Accounts Module | Full | Partial | Partial |
| FamilyBoost Statements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable Digital Enrolment and Enquiry Forms | Yes | Yes | No |
| Staff Management Tools Reminders for Certificate Renewals and Staff Review |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Document Management System Upload Documents for Paperless Childcare |
Yes | No | Yes |
| Staff Weekly Timesheet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Teachers Pay Parity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Statement Import | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Xero Integration – Payment Reconciliation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Xero Integration – Invoices and Payment Reconciliation | Yes | No | Unsure |
| Reports, Analytics and Forecasting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notifications Centre | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Customised Enrolment Form | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Digital Enquiry Form | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Digital Enrolment Form | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Message Centre | Emails and Text | Email, Text & Push Notification | Emails and Text |
| Payroll Integration | Smart Payroll & CSV Export | Yes | Yes |
| OSCAR Program | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Waitlist Management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transition Management System Forecast Occupancy in Advance |
No | Yes | Unsure |
| Custom Reporting Customise Child and Finance Reports |
No | Yes | Unsure |
| Group Level Reporting
Easily Track Performance Across Centres |
No | Yes | Unsure | Property Management System Consolidate All Documents in One Place |
Limited | Yes | Unsure |
| Features | JUNIORLOGS | DISCOVER | INFOCARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed for up to 40 children | $79 | $238 | $173 |
| Licensed from 41 to 80 children | $99 | $238 | $173 |
| Licensed from 81 to 150 children | $129 | $238 | $173 |
| MOE Integration (ELI, RS7, NSN and WINZ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard, Widgets and Financial Insights | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Roster Planning | Yes | No | No |
| Timesheet & Contact Hours with SHC calculations (Shows discretionary hours, daily ratios, pay period ratios) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Sign In/Attendance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Staff Sign In | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Electronic Attendance Verification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard/Temporary/Alternate/Rotational Bookings | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Visitors Management System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable Fee Setup and Automatic Invoicing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Debtors Management System | Yes | No | No |
| Finance & Accounts Module | Full | Partial | Partial |
| FamilyBoost Statements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable Digital Enrolment and Enquiry Forms | Yes | Yes | No |
| Staff Management Tools Reminders for Certificate Renewals and Staff Review |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Document Management System Upload Documents for Paperless Childcare |
Yes | No | Yes |
| Staff Weekly Timesheet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Teachers Pay Parity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Statement Import | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Xero Integration – Payment Reconciliation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Xero Integration – Invoices and Payment Reconciliation | Yes | No | Unsure |
| Reports, Analytics and Forecasting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notifications Centre | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Customised Enrolment Form | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Digital Enquiry Form | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Digital Enrolment Form | Yes | Yes | Unsure |
| Message Centre | Emails and Text | Email, Text & Push Notification | Emails and Text |
| Payroll Integration | Smart Payroll & CSV Export | Yes | Yes |
| OSCAR Program | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
| Waitlist Management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transition Management System Forecast Occupancy in Advance |
No | Yes | Unsure |
| Custom Reporting Customise Child and Finance Reports |
No | Yes | Unsure |
| Group Level Reporting
Easily Track Performance Across Centres |
No | Yes | Unsure | Property Management System Consolidate All Documents in One Place |
Limited | Yes | Unsure |
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