Brightwheel Alternative

Why OWNA is the fastest growing Brightwheel Alternative

More US & Canadian childcare centers are switching to OWNA. Find out why!

All-In-One. No Add-Ons.

No more juggling modules, integrations, and third-party tools.

OWNA includes everything in one intuitive platform.

Get more for your money with OWNA:

More Features. Better Value.

What you want in a Brightwheel alternative is something that lets you truly optimise the running of your center. A true all-in-one platform that is built to grow with you.

Pricing Model

We don't charge per-child, meaning you won't pay more as you grow.

No Add-Ons

No need to pay for multiple subscriptions.

OWNA vs Brightwheel

Brightwheel
CRM & Enrolments

Limited

Digital Daily Reports
(Photos, Meals, Toileting)
Curriculum Planning

Minimal

Parent App
Staff Scheduling & Rostering
Real-Time Reporting
Digital Timesheets
Digital Documentation
HR Management
Billing & Invoicing
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Built to Help You Grow. Not Outgrow.

CRM

Advanced tools to help you maximise enrolments & occupancy.

Compliance

Stay compliant with real-time reporting and alerts.

Staff Management

Optimise your staffing to improve the efficiency of your center.

Reporting

See important metrics that help you make informed decisions.

Advanced Curriculum Planning

OWNA gives educators the power to build curriculum and documentation that match your service’s values and accreditation needs.

Programming

Create programs from scratch, or access the shared template space with ideas from your peers.

Learning Documents

You choose how you observe, assess, plan, implement and evaluate.

Learning Frameworks

Utilise approved learning frameworks, or add in your own custom frameworks.​

Linking Documentation

Link posts together to show the whole learning journey.​

Childcare Staff Scheduling Software

Smarter Staff Management

Save time when rostering by forecasting your needs, running shift patterns, and letting educators bid on open shifts.

Rostering & Timesheets

Use AI to predict your rostering needs, down to 30-minute intervals, based on ratio needs.

Real-time visibility

See exactly where your educators are at any time with live room & centre check-in

Forecasting & Ratios

Use AI to predict your rostering needs, down to 30-minute intervals, based on ratio needs.

Staff App

Allow staff to request leave, bid for vacant shifts, manage sign-in and view important documents.

Try a Brightwheel alternative that scales with you