Comparison
CrecheHQ vs Child Paths
Published pricing and features for Irish childcare providers, side by side. This page is written by CrecheHQ and describes what each vendor publishes. It is not a ranking and makes no claim that Child Paths lacks a feature.
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Monthly price by enrolment
Published subscription prices, ex VAT, using each vendor's stated formula. Payment processing, implementation and support charges are excluded unless the vendor states them.
| Children | CrecheHQ | Child Paths Quote-based |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | €49 | Not published |
| 30 | €79 | Not published |
| 50 | €119 | Not published |
| 100 | €199 | Not published |
- CrecheHQ: €49 includes 15 children, then €2 per child, capped at €199 per site.
- Child Paths Quote-based: No public subscription price on the Child Paths site.
Child Paths does not publish subscription prices. Ask for a written proposal that separates per-child or per-site fees, implementation, support and payment charges, then compare all-in cost.
What CrecheHQ includes
One plan, all features. Prices ex VAT.
- ECCE and NCS-aware family invoicing
- Offline-capable attendance kiosk
- Live room ratios
- HiveSync file import and reconciliation
- Weekly staff rosters and leave
- Parent portal and team chat
- Transport manifests
- Unlimited staff accounts, setup support and training
What Child Paths publishes
Irish childcare platform covering digital registration, invoicing, attendance, room ratios, staff scheduling and NCS reporting, sold through a demo-led process.
- Digital registration forms
- Online invoicing and transactions
- Attendance and room ratios
- Staff scheduling
- NCS reporting
- Occupancy and parent communication
What to ask both vendors in a demo
- Check how learning records, staff schedules and funding reports fit your routine
- Ask for a written all-in quote before comparing price
- Confirm data export options
- Follow one child from application to enrolment, attendance and a family invoice with scheme deductions
- Ask how data is exported if you leave
Frequently asked questions
Is CrecheHQ cheaper than Child Paths?
Child Paths does not publish subscription prices, so a public price comparison is not possible. CrecheHQ publishes one plan: €49 per month plus VAT for 15 children, €2 per additional child, capped at €199 per site. Ask Child Paths for a written all-in quote and compare it line by line.
What does CrecheHQ include that I should compare against Child Paths?
CrecheHQ includes ECCE and NCS-aware family invoicing, an offline-capable attendance kiosk, live room ratios, Hive file reconciliation, weekly staff rosters, leave management, a parent portal, transport manifests and unlimited staff accounts in one plan. Ask each vendor to demonstrate the same workflows with your own room structure and funding mix.
Can I switch from Child Paths to CrecheHQ?
Yes. Data import assistance, setup support and staff training are included with every CrecheHQ subscription. There is no long-term contract and you can cancel from Settings, Billing at any time.
See CrecheHQ with your own setting
From €49 per month plus VAT. 25% off your first 3 months. No long-term contract. Data import and staff training included.
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