WhatsApp-First ECD Fee Collection

Collect 90%+ of fees on time — via WhatsApp

Send one-tap payment links, smart reminder sequences, and auto-receipts through WhatsApp. Designed for ECDs. Up and running in under 30 minutes.

First payment in 24–48 hrs
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Trusted by ECDs & Schools across South Africa

ECDs & Crèches
Primary Schools
Combined Schools
Aftercare Centres

Sound familiar?

Running an ECD is hard enough. Fee collection shouldn't drain you.

Chasing parents manually every month

WhatsApp messages, phone calls, awkward conversations — all taking time away from the children.

No idea who's paid until it's too late

By the time you realise someone is 2 months behind, the conversation is already uncomfortable.

Inconsistent cash flow every month

Salaries, rent, groceries — they're all due whether parents pay or not. You need predictability.

Simple Process

Go live in under 30 minutes

Built for ECD owners, not accountants. No training needed.

01

Add your children

Import from Excel/CSV or quick-add one by one. Takes 5 minutes for most ECDs.

02

Set up fees

Create monthly fee accounts for each child. Set due dates and amounts.

03

Activate WhatsApp

Link your WhatsApp Business number. Pre-built templates are ready to go.

04

First payment arrives

Send payment links. Most ECDs receive their first payment within 24–48 hours.

Built for ECDs

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Designed around how ECD owners actually work — from a phone, on the go, without an accountant.

WhatsApp Payment Links

One-tap payment links sent directly in chat. Parents pay in seconds — no app downloads, no bank references.

Smart Reminder Sequences

Friendly → Nudge → Urgent. Tone adapts automatically. Reminders sent at the right time (e.g., payday windows).

AI Payment Predictions

Identify late payers early. Get suggested payment plans, best send times, and risk scores per parent.

Pay What You Can

Partial payments tracked cleanly. "Pay R200 today" keeps cash flowing even when parents can't pay in full.

Auto Receipts & Balances

Instant WhatsApp receipt after every payment. Balance updated automatically. No manual follow-up needed.

One-Screen Clarity

Today's collections, who's green/amber/red, and monthly collection rate — all on one screen.

Payment Plans & Promises

Weekly split payments, promise-to-pay tracking, and automatic follow-ups for broken commitments.

POPIA Compliant

Clear parent consent for messaging, transparent fees, respectful non-harassing reminders. Built for trust.

Weekly Split Payments

Auto-schedule weekly or fortnightly payment links. Makes large amounts manageable for parents.

One Screen. Full Clarity.

ECD owners want answers, not reports

The dashboard shows you exactly what matters: who's paid (green), who's due (amber), who's late (red) — and a single button to remind all late payers at once.

  • Today's collections at a glance
  • Red / Amber / Green status per parent
  • One-click Remind All Late Payers
  • Monthly collection rate %
  • Payment links sent, opened, paid
Wednesday, 6 May
Sunshine Kids ECD
R1,450
Today's Collections
74%
Collection Rate
6
Late Payers
Parent Status
Nomsa Dlamini
Bongani
R650Paid
Thandi Sithole
Zinhle
R650Due
Kagiso Mokoena
Lebo
R650Late
Sipho Nkosi
Ayanda
R650Late
Simple Pricing

Pay after your first collections

14-day free trial. Most ECDs receive their first payment within 48 hours.

ECD / Crèche
ECD Plan
For crèches & ECDs
R299/month

+ small transaction fee per payment collected

  • WhatsApp payment links (one-tap)
  • Smart reminder sequences
  • Partial payment tracking
  • Auto-receipts & balance updates
  • AI late-payer predictions
  • Payment plan management
  • Weekly / split payment schedules
  • Promise-to-pay tracking
  • POPIA-compliant messaging

14-day free trial included.

Primary / High School
School Plan
For schools with R35k+ turnover
R859/month

Flat fee. No per-collection charges.

  • Everything in ECD plan
  • Full debt collection service
  • Professional demand letters
  • Dedicated collection agent
  • Legal escalation guidance
  • Multi-grade fee structure
  • Annual & term fee tracking
  • Priority phone support

14-day free trial included.

What ECDs are saying

"I used to spend 3 hours every month chasing payments. Now WhatsApp does it for me and I collected 91% this month."

Ms. Dube
Owner, Soweto Sunshine Crèche

"The "pay what you can" button changed everything. Parents who never paid now send R100 or R200 and it adds up."

Mrs. Mthembu
Principal, Mamelodi ECD Centre

"Setup took 20 minutes. First payment came in that same afternoon. I wish I started sooner."

Ms. Nkosi
Owner, Durban Playschool

Frequently asked questions

14-day free trial. No card needed.

Ready to collect 90%+ on time?

Join ECDs across South Africa that use WhatsApp-first automation to collect fees without the stress.