Pricing that fits your childcare business.
Clear starting prices for home daycares and childcare centers. Your final quote is based on transaction volume, accounts, entity type, and the condition of your records.
Bookkeeping packages
Monthly bookkeeping is ongoing support to keep records organized and reconciled. Tax preparation is priced separately.
Essential Home Daycare
$149/month
For a small home daycare with simple finances.
- One business bank account
- No employees
- Monthly transaction categorization
- One monthly bank reconciliation
- Basic monthly income and expense summary
Best for a low-volume, owner-operated home daycare.
Home Daycare Plus
$225/month
For home providers with more activity or added bookkeeping needs.
- Up to two financial accounts
- Employee or contractor expense tracking
- Monthly reconciliations
- Profit & Loss report
- Tax-ready record organization
Additional accounts, higher transaction volume, and complexity may increase the quote.
Center Essentials
$450/month
For a small center with straightforward monthly activity.
- Monthly transaction categorization
- Up to two bank or credit card accounts
- Monthly reconciliations
- Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
- Month-end financial review
Payroll processing is not included.
Center Complete
$650/month
For centers with more transactions, accounts, or reporting needs.
- Higher transaction volume
- Additional account reconciliation
- Monthly financial reports
- Expense and income review
- Tax-ready year-end records
Multi-location or high-volume centers receive a custom quote, typically $900+ per month.
Package prices are starting rates for defined scopes. We confirm account limits, transaction volume, and deliverables during a consultation. Payroll services are not offered. Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping are quoted separately.
Tax preparation pricing
Tax preparation fees depend on business structure, schedules, number of owners, state filings, and how complete the records are. Bookkeeping is not included unless specifically stated.
Individual return with daycare income
From $450
For a sole proprietor or single-member LLC filing a personal return with daycare business income on Schedule C.
- Federal Form 1040
- Schedule C and applicable self-employment schedules
- One home daycare business
- Organized records provided by client
S corporation return
From $1,200
For an eligible home daycare operating as an S corporation.
- Federal Form 1120-S
- One business entity
- One shareholder included in base scope
- Owner's personal return priced separately
Center owner individual return
From $550
For a center owner whose individual return includes business-related schedules or pass-through income.
- Federal Form 1040
- Business-related schedules as agreed
- One owner return
- Additional entities or rentals quoted separately
Center business return
From $1,500
For a center with a separate business tax return and more involved year-end reporting.
- S corporation or partnership return scope assessed individually
- Entity return preparation
- One business location
- Owner returns and additional K-1s priced separately
Starting prices reflect a specialized, small-business service positioning and are informed by published 2026 industry pricing ranges. Complex returns, multiple states, multiple owners, incomplete books, amended returns, and additional schedules may cost more. Tax preparation is subject to engagement review and eligibility.
One-time and add-on services
Historical cleanup and setup work are scoped separately so monthly clients are not paying for another business's catch-up needs.
Bookkeeping cleanup
Starting at $250 per month of records, quoted after review.
QuickBooks setup or review
Starting at $200, depending on setup and migration needs.
Tax planning consultation
$150 per hour for a scheduled planning session, subject to scope.
Additional complexity
Extra accounts, high transaction volume, multi-state filings, additional K-1s, or disorganized records may require a custom fee.
Not sure which package fits?
Tell us about your home daycare or center, and we'll recommend a scope that fits your records and needs.