Feature Comparison

Bloomily vs Sandbox Childcare

Sandbox is a solid choice for smaller centers. Bloomily offers more features including website builder, camp support, and advanced reporting.

Feature
Bloomily
Sandbox
Public website
Full website builder
Not available
Camp management
Full camp features
Not available
Conference scheduling
Native self-service
Not available
Advanced reporting
Comprehensive analytics
Basic reports
NFC check-in
Tap-to-check-in
Not available
Daily reports
Comprehensive
Good coverage
Pricing transparency
Published online
Published online
Feature tiers
All features included
Tiered access
Money-back guarantee
60 days
Not advertised

Based on publicly available information as of January 2026. We encourage you to verify directly.

What sets Bloomily apart

Your own website

A beautiful public page with programs, staff bios, testimonials, and tour booking — Sandbox requires a separate website solution.

Childcare + camps

The only platform built for BOTH year-round childcare AND summer camps. Sandbox is childcare-only.

Advanced analytics

Comprehensive reporting and insights. Track attendance trends, billing metrics, and enrollment pipeline all in one place.

Pricing comparison

More Features

Bloomily

$99/mo

Starter tier • Up to 50 children
All features included

Sandbox

$99/mo

Starting price

Basic tier
Features vary by plan

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The “Get Your Hours Back” Guarantee

Try Bloomily for 60 days.

If you don't save at least 10 hours per week on paperwork, parent communication, and billing — you pay nothing.

Not a prorated amount. Nothing. Zero.

We're so confident Bloomily will transform how you run your center that we're taking all the risk. If it doesn't work for you, we'll issue a full refund. No questions asked.