Childcare Billing & Payments
Invoicing That
Just Works
CrecheHQ includes smart invoicing designed for Irish childcare. Family billing, automatic ECCE/NCS deductions, and one-click payments via Stripe.
How CrecheHQ Invoicing Works
Everything you need for professional childcare billing.
Family Invoicing
One invoice per family, multiple children combined. Clear per-child breakdown with automatic sibling discounts.
Subsidy Automation
ECCE and NCS subsidies calculated automatically and deducted from invoices. Parents see exactly how subsidies help.
Online Payments
Parents pay in one click via Stripe. Cards and SEPA Direct Debit supported. Instant confirmation and automatic reconciliation.
Recurring Templates
Set up once, generate automatically. Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly billing with correct fees and dates.
Benefits for Your Centre
Save time, reduce errors, and get paid faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is family-based invoicing?
Family-based invoicing means parents with multiple children receive one combined invoice instead of separate bills per child. CrecheHQ automatically consolidates charges, applies sibling discounts, and shows a clear per-child breakdown - making payments simpler for parents and tracking easier for you.
How are ECCE and NCS subsidies handled?
CrecheHQ automatically calculates ECCE and NCS subsidies based on each child's eligibility and applies them to invoices. Parents see exactly how subsidies reduce their fees. No manual calculations or spreadsheets required.
What payment methods can parents use?
Parents can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard) or SEPA Direct Debit through Stripe. You can also accept cash, bank transfers, and standing orders with manual payment recording. Online payments are instant and automatically marked as paid.
How does Stripe integration work?
CrecheHQ uses Stripe Connect so each childcare centre has their own connected Stripe account. Parent payments go directly to your account (minus a small platform fee). Setup takes minutes with Stripe's onboarding flow.
Can I create recurring invoices?
Yes. Create invoice templates and generate invoices automatically each billing period. Set your billing cycle (weekly, fortnightly, monthly), and CrecheHQ creates invoices with the correct fees, subsidies, and due dates.
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Get your Sundays back with automated invoicing.
Launching Q1 2026