Discover the different ways to book care with Daycare Owl.
On-Demand Care: Parents can book one-time spots on a hourly, daily, and weekly basis. This is ideal for parents who want flexible child care with no contracts.
Recurring Care: Get invoiced directly by daycare on a weekly basis or for one-time charges like deposits. Set-up auto pay and never miss a payment. Ideal for parents who have consistent recurring care on a full-time or part-time care.

On-Demand Care | Recurring Care |
No Contract | Contract with Daycare |
Parents book spots through facility page | Parents get invoiced weekly by daycare |
Spot availability not guaranteed | Spot guaranteed by contract |
Online cancellation and refund through Daycare Owl | Cancellation and refund depends on daycare contract |
Hourly, daily, weekly options | Part-time and full-time options |
4.4% +.10¢ fee for card transactions | 2.9% + .30¢ fee on card transaction fee |
Price visible online | Price set with daycare |
Automated receipts | Automated receipts |
ACH not available | 0.8% ACH fee |
0 fees on cash and check transactions | 0 fees on cash and check transactions |
Auto-pay not available | Auto-pay available |
*Not all facilities offer cash and check option*


Fees, refunds, & cancellation policy
It is free for parents and providers to register with Daycare Owl. Daycare Owl charges a card fee of 4.4%+.10¢ for on-demand spots and 2.9%+.30¢ on invoiced payments. There is no charge for cash or check payments.
