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[VIDEO] Introduction to KidKare for Providers
KidKare is a web-based application that works in most web browsers. You do not need to download or install any software on your computer or mobile device to use it. Simply open a web browser and navigate to app.kidkare.com   to log in. Your...
[VIDEO] Introduction to KidKare for Sponsored Centers
Welcome to KidKare—a web-based application that allows you to manage your childcare business on any Internet-connected device. Simply open a web browser and navigate to app.kidkare.com   to log in. Your food program sponsor provides y...
Navigate KidKare
You access all KidKare features from the menu to the left of the page.  Click  to collapse the menu and provide more space in the main window. Click  to change the language in which KidKare displays. Click  to return to th...
Set Display Settings
Customize your KidKare experience on the Settings page. Here, you can change your language settings, specify what page displays when you log in, and specify what participants in your program are called throughout the application. Log in to KdKare....
KidKare Features for Sponsored Centers
Click here to view and print our cheat sheet KidKare Features for Sponsored Centers.   This document lists the features now available to sponsored center users, as well as where they can be found in KidKare. It also includes links to useful...
KidKare Features for Independent Centers
This document lists the features now available to independent center users, as well as where they can be found in KidKare. It also includes links to useful documentation on this help site. Download this document for the interactive PDF:&nb...
Add a KidKare Shortcut to a Mobile Device
Apple Devices Note: You can only create shortcuts on Apple devices in the Safari browser. Open Safari on your Apple device. Navigate to app.kidkare.com . Locate the Share icon in the toolbar.  iPads: Left side of the Search box a...
Add Shortcut on a Desktop Computer
You can create desktop shortcuts directly to KidKare in most browsers. Windows Right-click your desktop, select New , and click Shortcut . The Create Shortcut dialog box opens. Click the  Type the Location of the Item box and type https...
Disable Private Mode (iPhone/iPad)
You must turn off Private Mode on your iPhone/iPad before you can access KidKare. If you attempt to log in to KidKare in Private Mode, the following message displays: Oops! Check your settings to ensure that you are not in local or private mode an...