# KinderSmart Ohio

> Childcare attendance tracking app for parents using QR codes and digital signatures. (iPhone/iPad app by KinderSystems, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindersmart-ohio/id1376107761 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KinderSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029217217)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindersmart-ohio/id1376107761/reviews.md

## What is KinderSmart Ohio?

KinderSmart is an attendance tracking solution for iPhones for parents dropping children off at childcare providers. The application connects to the Controltec KinderConnect backend system, which is used by state and local government agencies to support subsidized childcare operations.

The system registers a parent’s iPhone by scanning a QR code. The parent must be present in the KinderConnect host database. Once a registered parent enters the facility, he or she scans a QR code displayed at the facility, which essentially logs the parent into the system.

Checking children in and out of care mimics the process done with pen on paper sign-in sheets, a process most parents are familiar with.

Step 1 – Child Selection
Once a user has scanned the QR code at the childcare provider, the list of children assigned to this user is displayed on the screen.

Step 2 - Transaction
The user performs the check-in or check-out transactions or transactions by indicating which child is checked in, checked out or absent by tapping the appropriate buttons on the screen. Then the user provides a signature and submits the record by tapping Submit.

Step 3 - Confirmation
The system confirms the transaction.

Summary:
For a practiced user, this takes a few seconds and collects the following authentication data elements:
• Name of user
• Signature
• Time of transaction
• Location of transaction
• Attendance records for each child, with type of transaction and optional note

## Key features

- QR code scanning for check-in/out
- Digital signature submission
- Child selection interface
- Attendance record tracking
- Transaction confirmation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindersmart-ohio/id1376107761/reviews.md

### 1/5 — app doesn’t work well

*2026-08-07*

it’s always buggy and doesn’t work properly and if you have even a little slow wifi it will not work

### 1/5 — Gives away personal information

*2023-08-02*

If you use this app, please be careful of sensitive information. 4th time I’ve had my account show EVERY message from other parents. With sensitive information. Unless you’re required to use this app, steer far away. They do not care about personal information being sent to everyone on the app, makes you wonder what they do with all the information they have already. Zero information security here.

### 1/5 — App stopped working out of the blue

*2023-02-23*

The app has been working ok for months without issue, then this week it won’t let me do anything on it. Opening it immediately takes me to the QR Code sign-in page, but won’t scan anything successfully. I’ve tried scanning the normal sign-in QR and the original Registration QR, neither works. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling multiple times, doesn’t do anything and it keeps taking me to that same scan page without any option to register. The app is not functioning at all for me.

### 3/5 — Please update back button

*2022-11-02*

I have trouble going back to the previous screen because the back button is in the top corner exactly where my time is. Its kind of frustrating.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t check my child in

*2021-09-27*

I scan the code every morning and it will not scan my child in unless I physically go into the daycare and use there tablet and all of that. Which shouldn’t be the case

### 2/5 — Version pre pandemic was better

*2021-03-16*

You used to be able to see all data (clock in, clock out times, days absent etc) WITHOUT having to scan the qr code before the pandemic happened. Now you have to be at the facility to scan the qr code before being able to see anything. It was beneficial beforehand to see the data so I could plan appropriately to pick them up if their hours hadn’t been met, or to remind myself how many absent days they had left etc. This new version is not helpful at all being you can’t see anything without being at the facility and at that point, I could just ask the daycare director what I needed to know.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. I will pass this feedback on to the team. We appreciate it. If you have any issues please do not hesitate to contact the support line at 833-866-1708 then select Option 9 for support.

### 1/5 — Unable to use

*2020-11-09*

Consistently receiving error message, takes at least 10 minutes before I can actually sign in and that’s if the app allows me.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience you have had. This is not normal behavior for the app. Please give the support line a call, they will gladly help you with any issues you are having.

### 2/5 — Sign in

*2019-08-28*

Having a problem with app on my phone saying device not registered but I have same phone nothing changed

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review, it sounds like your device needs to be re-registered. Please give our support line a call and they will gladly help you resolve this issue.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing my phone

*2019-05-15*

I like the app, except I have to restart my phone every time after I use the QR scanner, bc it crashes my iPhone8. I get a pop up that “no SIM” card is installed , and have to restart my phone.

**Developer response:** Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have passed it on for review. Please give our support line a call, so we can troubleshoot and gather more information on the issue. We want to get this resolved for you!

### 3/5 — QR code Scan Location

*2019-01-12*

It seems pretty easy but would the parents scan the QR code on the tablet or is there an additional physical sign in sheet to scan for the parents? And what if the provider doesn’t have access to WiFi would the location of the transaction display the location of the transaction outside of the place of care if sign in with the tablet is running off WiFi elsewhere?

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. Parents need to scan two codes to be able to sign children in and out using this app on their smartphone as it designed. 

The first is the KinderSmart Sponsor Registration form. You can find this on the Sponsor Detail Page in KinderConnect. The second code they need to scan is the provider mobile sign in sheet. You can find that under the reports section of KinderConnect. This is the same QR code that you scanned into the tablet second to complete its registration process and you should have it available for parents to scan with their phones if they choose to use their phones. Once they scan that it will allow them to check children in and out. No further physical sheets necessary.

The tablet does not use WiFi to record the location of the transaction. It uses the tablet’s GPS system. This is why you must turn on the navigation settings when you are setting up the app. If there is no WiFi at the provider’s location, the tablet will function in offline mode, it will collect the sign in and out times and the location based on the GPS reading at the moment the sponsor signed the child in or out and store it. When the tablet does connect to WiFi again it will upload the attendance and the location data it has stored to the KinderConenct website. Based on what you are describing here, there should not be any issues with it reporting the wrong location. 

If you have any questions about anything described here or any other issues or questions at all, please do not hesitate to give our support line a call and one of our representatives will gladly assist you.

## Frequently asked questions about KinderSmart Ohio

### How does KinderSmart Ohio work?

KinderSmart Ohio allows parents to check children in and out of childcare by scanning a QR code at the facility. You then select your child, indicate the transaction type (check-in/out/absent), provide a digital signature, and submit the record.

### What devices does KinderSmart Ohio support?

KinderSmart Ohio is available for iPhones and iPods.

### Is KinderSmart Ohio free to use?

Yes, KinderSmart Ohio is available for free download and use.

### What is the age rating for KinderSmart Ohio?

KinderSmart Ohio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is KinderSmart Ohio updated?

The latest version of KinderSmart Ohio was released on November 5, 2019. Update frequency can vary based on developer needs.

### What information does KinderSmart Ohio collect?

KinderSmart Ohio collects the user's name, signature, time and location of the transaction, and attendance records for each child, including transaction type and optional notes.

### Does KinderSmart Ohio have ads?

No, KinderSmart Ohio does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for KinderSmart Ohio?

KinderSmart Ohio has a user rating of 2.5 stars based on 24 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.8 — 2026-08-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.1.69 — 2019-11-05

Bug fixes

### 2.1.51 — 2018-08-28

Bug fixes.

### 2.1.43 — 2018-08-13

Bug fixes

### 2.1.40 — 2018-07-25

Bug fixes

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