Umbilically

New home

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.

Parent Communication

Messages, announcements and meaningful updates in one trusted place.

Attendance

Quick daily registers and a clear view of every child's attendance.

Child Assessments

Capture observations and follow each child's individual development.

Billing & Accounts

Simpler invoicing and financial administration for your school.

Daily Diary

Meals, moods, naps and special moments shared without the paperwork.

Newsletters

Create and send beautiful school news directly to your community.

Photo Gallery

Give families a window into the memories being made every day.

Staff Management

Keep your team, classrooms and important information organised.

Reports & Analytics

Turn everyday information into practical insight for your preschool.

APP ScreenShots

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

Little window into their big world.

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.

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.

Prefer to chat?
Contact our team

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