OWNA Child Care App Reviews & Product Details

OWNA is an all-in-one child care management app that allows centre directors and staff to meet compliance needs in their child care centres. From managing the centre and staff, to parent engagement, OWNA is Australia's only all-in-one child care management app that does everything for your business.

Seller

OWNA Corp

Discussions

OWNA Child Care App Community

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by

Jack Ritchie

Pricing

Pricing provided by OWNA Child Care App.

FREE

Free

Premium

Starting at $39.00

Per Month

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User Insights

Average based on 30 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

1 month

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

Typical contract price

$0k - $0k

Per Month

Sarah H.

Centre Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2023

"Efficient, all in one Child Care software app that is easy to use. Highly Recommend!"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

There are multiple reasons OWNA is a beneficial app. Over my years in the Child Care Sector, I have used many other child care apps, all of which were quite glitchy, not user friendly and did not have everything all in one place like OWNA, so we used multiple software apps to ensure compliance. However, on OWNA, it's not just for educators to use for observations, programming etc.; OWNA has created an app that fits all the centre's requirements in one place! Admin, family accounts/invoices, CCS, attendances, enrolment forms, CRM, waitlist, QIP, staff reflections, staff and parent communication, children's daily information... the list goes on! Anything you can think of is on here; if it isn't, they have an excellent suggestion section that sends them your feedback immediately, and I have always received a swift reply. OWNA has made our transition smooth as we try to become a more environmentally sustainable centre, using little to no paper. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

Not a lot of downsides; it can occasionally glitch or shut down unexpectedly. However, the OWNA team are constantly posting updates to fix minor bugs like this, and they are rectified quite quickly and have little to no impact on our service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OWNA Child Care App solving and how is that benefiting you?

Compared to other apps, OWNA has helped us become more environmentally sustainable. We do not have to print off enrolment forms, incident reports, etc. They are all stored on the app, or we can download them to save on a back up drive for our record keeping requirements. Also, everything is in one place; as a Director, I am overseeing the service operations and the program etc; having it all available in one place has made my job a lot easier. Rosters, reflections, financials, CCS, accounts, waitlist. For my educators, I know it has helped the planning cycle become more effective as you can link posts/learning documents back to the program easily. Families have access to a lot more than they would without the app; for example, policies no longer need to be sent via emails as we upload these to our app, and parents can view these at any time and write feedback on them. I love that we can change the app's settings to suit our service's needs and make it our own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tanya A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2023

"Fantastic APP for parents, educators and owners!"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

As an owner, I like that I can see at a glance what is happening in the centre and if they need help. Parents love that they can see what their children are eating and see how long their children have slept etc. We can communicate with educators and parents and love that OWNA listen to ideas too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

I wish some of the amazing features of WORKR were added to OWNA rather than having to use a separate APP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OWNA Child Care App solving and how is that benefiting you?

The daily information on OWNA means that educators can have more meaningful conversations with families other than just what they ate and if they slept. As owners, we are able to ensure that some documentation requirements are met. The digital record means we can access information we may need at any time, from any where which helps us provide quality care. Imaginarium Early Learning centres love using OWNA! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sally T.

Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2023

"One system for everything"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

I like that I can use one program for all accounts, enrolments, and the documentation side of things, such as observations and programs. Previously I have had to use two systems, one for Accounts and enrolments and another one for programming, which can get confusing for me and other educators and the families. I also love the support, which is quick and that they take feedback to make the app better from those that use it every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

I have thought about this for a little bit and can't really think of anything I don't like, I do wish the educators could create programs easier on the app and not have to use the desktop version but I know that they are working on making this happen. They are very quick at helping where needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OWNA Child Care App solving and how is that benefiting you?

Owna is always looking for feedback from the educators that use the app to help make it as user-friendly as possible and give them what they need. Having one system for everything saves me a lot of time as I don't need to switch between systems to process accounts and CCS and other daily documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Susie C.

Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/22/2023

"Everything in one place!"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

OWNA is easy to use, and everything is accessible in one place!

I especially like that I can call at any time and get a timely response.

I have used 4 other software providers over the past 26 years, and OWNA is by far the best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

I would like the ages report to be easier to access and would like to be able to make the call and get a response immediately. (Sometimes you need that answer right away)!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shelli H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2023

"Efficient and easy to use"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

I like having all the information I need on the Dashboard for easy review. The rostering system is also easy to use and the ability to drag shifts is very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

I would like to have more autonomy on where things are placed or what I have on my dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brooke G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/18/2023

"Most amazing software for childcare"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

It has everything at your fingertips. All forms, lodgings and data to provide the best care for children without the heartache of constantly writing.

It is so helpful that you can communicate issues or ideas you have with the developers and they listen!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

NO issues - can't recommend this app enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OWNA Child Care App solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has taken away the painful paper copies of everything and having to take the time to write toileting records and food intake. The direct communication for parents to their child's educator. It has taken away the middle man of answering the phone and having to direct the call to the room. Parents have the privacy of just contacting their child's educator and not having to take time off work to pick the phone up and call. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Viki P.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/22/2023

"OWNA is easy to navigate"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

You can keep track of all the children's daily information, their documentation and enter expiry dates when a child's document needs to be updated. Also keeping track of all staffs qualifications and professional development, to ensure all staff is up to date and compliant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

Having to enter the siblings and parent details separately instead of all at once. For example, it would be great if you can enter the parents' details then have a button which says "add child" at the bottom to enter all children's details together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karthika V.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/19/2023

"All in one!"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

All your programming and CCSS needs in one place. No more paper checklists! I can see an overview of multiple centres on one dashboard. So easy to use and fantastic customer support! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

No downsides to this software. Any bugs or improvements get addressed immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

simerpreet K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/21/2023

"This is best AAp i have ever worked, very simple and have lots of options"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

The app helps to go paper free as everything is in one app; it simplifies the work and also helps to stay on track and compliance, if there is any difficulties, the helpline is the best way to get it sorted. Regarding the parent side, it is the best app as it keeps you updated with your child and makes you feel connected with the center. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

There is nothing that i don't like, it is the best app and got alot on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Milia H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/19/2023

"Convenient, easy to use, excellent service"

5/5

What do you like best about OWNA Child Care App?

OWNA meets all the needs of our small early learning service. It helps us to be paperless and gives us info at our fingertips.

The best part is their prompt and excellent service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OWNA Child Care App?

There's a minimum charge which works out to be more expensive for a small centre. The portal screen could be improved when accessed from a mobile device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.