Comparison
CrecheHQ vs Little Vista
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 Little Vista lacks a feature.
Sources reviewed: . Confirm current details with each provider.
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 | Little Vista Manager+ | Little Vista Learning | Little Vista Learning+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | €49 | €79 | €89 | €99 |
| 30 | €79 | €95 | €109 | €123 |
| 50 | €119 | €135 | €159 | €183 |
| 100 | €199 | €235 | €284 | €333 |
- CrecheHQ: €49 includes 15 children, then €2 per child, capped at €199 per site.
- Little Vista Manager+: €79 for up to 22 children, then €2 per child.
- Little Vista Learning: €89 for up to 22 children, then €2.50 per child.
- Little Vista Learning+: €99 for up to 22 children, then €3 per child.
Little Vista publishes rolling monthly pricing with no setup or cancellation fees. Tiers differ by service type, so compare the tier that matches your setting.
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 Little Vista publishes
Irish childcare software with separate manager, care and family apps, sold in three tiers aimed at after-schools, sessional services and full-day care.
- Manager, care and family apps
- NCS attendance and reporting
- Learning journals and observations
- Digital forms
- Fee management with EasyFees collection
- Parent messaging
What to ask both vendors in a demo
- Walk through classroom records and NCS reporting for one child
- Follow a fee through the EasyFees collection workflow
- Confirm which tier your service type needs
- 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 Little Vista?
It depends on enrolment and tier. On published prices reviewed on 6 August 2026, CrecheHQ costs €79 per month plus VAT for 30 children and €199 for 100, against Manager+ €95 / €235, Learning €109 / €284, Learning+ €123 / €333 for Little Vista. Confirm current pricing with each vendor.
What does CrecheHQ include that I should compare against Little Vista?
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 Little Vista 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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