Childcare management made simple.
Cloud-based childcare management software designed for Preschools and Early Childhood Development Centres.
Bring administration, teachers, parents and every child's journey together in one secure, easy-to-use platform.
Made with care
for principals, teachers & parents.
Proudly partnered with
Supporting South African preschools together.
WHY UMBILICALLY?
Everything your preschool
needs.
Nothing it doesn't.
Less paperwork. More connection. More time for the little people who matter most.
Umbilically supports 3 language across all 3 dashboard : Principal dashboard, Parents app and teachers app
English, Afrikaans and Zulu.

Save Time
Reduce repetitive administration and give hours back to your team.

Keep Parents Connected
Share daily moments and important news without the WhatsApp chaos.

Support Every Teacher
Simple planning, observations and assessments that work in real classrooms.

Grow Your Preschool
Professional tools that help your school run smoothly and confidently.
ONE PLATFORM. EVERY DAY.
Small tools.Big difference.
From morning drop-off to the last parent update, Umbilically keeps the whole day flowing.
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BUILT AROUND HOW YOU TEACH
Your curriculum. Beautifully supported.
Your curriculum. Beautifully supported.
Structure that supports progress.
Plan with confidence and keep a clear, practical record of every child’s learning journey.
Room for every child to flourish
Capture child-led learning, thoughtful observations and individual development with ease.
Structure that supports progress.
Plan with confidence and keep a clear, practical record of every child’s learning journey.
Room for every child to flourish
Capture child-led learning, thoughtful observations and individual development with ease.
FROM “HELLO” TO “LET'S GO”
Getting started is easy.
We guide you through every step. No complicated setup. No being left in the dark.

Book your demo
See how Umbilically fits your preschool and ask us anything

We help you migrate
We'll safely help move your existing school information.

Personal training
In-person, live online, video tutorials and ongoing support.

Go live
Your team and families are connected and you're never alone.
THE PARENT EXPERIENCE
Parents don't want more noise. They want the moments that matter shared simply, securely and beautifully.
📷 Photos from today
Beautiful classroom memories
🍎 Meals & daily care
Simple, reassuring updates
💬 Teacher messages
Connection without the clutter
📈Development journey
See growth unfold over time
REAL SCHOOLS. REAL CONNECTION.
What our schools say about Umbilically.
Hear directly from one of the schools using Umbilically and discover how the platform supports their teachers, parents and daily preschool journey.
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Watch customer story
A real Umbilically school experience
Preschool Principal
Guateng
“Umbilically has made our daily communication so much easier. Parents feel informed, and our teachers save valuable time.”
Umbilically Parent
South Africa
“I love seeing the little moments from my child’s day. It makes me feel connected, even while I am at work.”
ECD Centre Owner
Johannesburg
“The support is personal, patient and always there when we need it. We never feel like just another school.”
Preschool Principal
Guateng
“Umbilically has made our daily communication so much easier. Parents feel informed, and our teachers save valuable time.”
Umbilically Parent
South Africa
“I love seeing the little moments from my child’s day. It makes me feel connected, even while I am at work.”
ECD Centre Owner
Johannesburg
“The support is personal, patient and always there when we need it. We never feel like just another school.”
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Make tomorrow’s preschool day
a little simpler
Book your free, no-obligation demonstration and see what Umbilically can do for your school.
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Contact our team
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