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CHILD CARE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Childcare staff rostering, payroll & HR software

Running a childcare centre means balancing compliance, staff-to-child ratios, and award rules—while keeping admin simple and costs under control. RosterElf brings rostering, payroll, time & attendance, and HR together in one platform.

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4.8 stars, 1,570 ratings
Designed for centres, built for compliance

Why childcare providers choose RosterElf

Running a childcare centre means balancing compliance, staff-to-child ratios, and award rules—while keeping admin simple and costs under control. RosterElf brings rostering, payroll, time & attendance, and HR together in one platform. From automated award compliance to digital certification tracking, childcare providers save time, reduce risk, and keep their focus where it belongs: supporting children and families.

Award compliance made simple

Award compliance made simple

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Track certifications automatically

Track certifications automatically

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Trusted by childcare centres nationwide

Trusted by childcare centres nationwide

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Ratios and rosters in sync

Employee rostering for childcare centres

Smarter rosters, safer care

Predictive scheduling with compliance built in

Accurate records, less admin

Time and attendance for childcare staff

Digital timesheets made easy

From check-in to payroll automatically

Faster hiring, better compliance

Employee onboarding for childcare

Contracts and policies in one place

Paper-free onboarding for educators

Keep rosters balanced with ease

Leave management for childcare centres

No clashes, no confusion

Approvals that update rosters instantly

Access anywhere, anytime

Mobile apps for childcare teams

Staff engagement on mobile

Rosters and updates in every pocket

Professional, secure communication

Employee chat for childcare staff

Keep everyone aligned

Shift-based messaging for centres

Compliance without the paperwork

Certificates & permits for childcare staff

Always audit ready

Track checks and training automatically

What others say

Reviews from our customers

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Google Review

“Great local Aussie product for managing rosters, timesheets and automating payroll with fantastic support. They're also releasing new features and updates all the time which is refreshing to see in the SaaS space.”

Venkatesh Kanchan
Venkatesh Kanchan
Google Review

“Great, Simple and most helpful.”

AL
Andrew Luczynski
Google Review

“Supportive & Easy to use - Roster Elf offers exceptional value, is incredibly user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with Xero. The personal support and sessions provided truly enhance the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an efficient and effective rostering solution”

JM
Jennifer Mardini
Google Review

“Supportive and on the Mark - RosterElf has everything a business needs to get started and maintain their payroll. Their staff are supportive and able to guide you into the right direction. So nice to see a friendly team that cares.”

RK
Richard Kiefer
WHY US

We get childcare rostering

Childcare centres face staffing challenges like managing ratios, availability, and award compliance. RosterElf simplifies this with real-time scheduling, automated awards, and mobile apps to keep your team engaged.

Shift coverage

Shift coverage

Ensure adequate staff-to-child ratios at all times.

Availability conflicts

Availability conflicts

Resolve clashes and keep schedules seamless.

Labour costs

Labour costs

Manage shifts to align with budget constraints.

Award compliance

Award compliance

Automate award interpretation for seamless payroll.

Last minute changes

Last minute changes

Notify employees instantly of roster updates.

Leave requests

Leave requests

Track and approve leave requests via mobile apps.

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4.8 stars by 1570 users
100+ countries
30,000+ users