Child development

Shape early childhood development

Make observations and record progress in just a few taps. Focus on the children, not the screen.

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Support every child’s learning journey

More than just a record-keeping tool

Preschool curriculum builder

Designed for any curriculum

You choose your development areas, no matter what pedagogy you follow

Your curriculum

Track progress within your curriculum’s primary development areas.

Activity library

Create your own, and access thousands of free activities that target learning areas and ages.

Preschool observations & assessments

Observations without distraction

Document learning and capture what matters - without tech getting in the way

Observations

Make on-the-go observations, complete with photos, and next steps.

Assessments and next steps

Add assessments, tag learning areas, and create individualized plans for continued growth.

The top-rated childcare management software

Famly earned 4.8 stars and is rated Most Recommended, Best Ease of Use, Best Customer Support, and Best Functionalities & Features on Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp.

Parent observations & activity planner

Connecting classroom and home

Support whole-child growth with parent observations and shared activity plans.

Parent insights

Know what’s going on at home to better understand behavior and progress in the classroom.

Weekly activity planner

Share your weekly activity plans so families feel a part of their child’s development from afar.

Child-centered resources

Free development resources

Templates and guides to enrich the learning journey and each child’s individual progress

Templates

Progress reports and parent-teacher conference templates.

Ideas and inspiration

Blogs, guides, and activity ideas to support staff’s professional development and expertise.

A snapshot of our tools

Our features handle the busywork, so you can focus on quality care and connecting with the children

Capture the moment

Group observations

Family observations

Observation reviews

Activity logs

Photos & videos

Digital learning journeys

Track and plan

Preschool assessments

Progress reports

Next development steps

Activity planner

Pedagogical resources

Reference material

Keep families close

In-app messaging

Live video calls

Live translation

Interactive newsfeed

Software that does more

But we don’t stop at software

Expect support
you can count on

Nursery management is a team sport, and we’re in it together. Get a dedicated account manager to onboard and support you, and instant in-app support whenever you need it.

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Top level security

When working with children's data, security must come first. Rest assured knowing that Famly earned world-class security certificates (ISO 27001 and ISO 27701) keeping your center's data safe and encrypted.

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And 100s of free resources

Completely free articles, step-by-step guides, videos, and interactive webinars on early years pedagogy - all to help you develop and share knowledge with your team.

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