Summary

Connect Stripe so Kiddo can charge families for waitlist or enrollment fees and route payouts to your center. Required before you collect card payments through Kiddo.

Before you start

You need admin access to Settings for your center.
Use a Stripe account authorized to receive payouts for your business (not a personal test account in production).
Demo centers: Stripe setup is optional for exploring sample data; connect Stripe before going live with real families.

Steps

In Kiddo, open Settings.
Select the Integrations tab.
Find Stripe — description: Process center payouts automatically via Stripe.
Select Connect (or Continue setup if you started before).
Complete Stripe's onboarding in the new window — business details, bank account, and identity verification as Stripe requires.
Return to Kiddo. The integration should show Connected when Stripe finishes review.

If status stays pending, select Refresh status on the Stripe row after you finish Stripe's forms.

What happens next

Families can pay waitlist or enrollment fees through Kiddo when your center charges fees.
Payouts follow Stripe Connect timing and your platform fee settings.
If Stripe disconnects or needs updated information, return to Settings → Integrations → Stripe and Continue setup.

Common questions

Do I need Stripe if my waitlist is free?

No. Skip waitlist fees in Settings → Waitlist → Waitlist fee if you do not charge to join. You still need Stripe for paid enrollment steps later.

Why is status "Pending"?

Stripe may still be verifying your account. Check email from Stripe for required documents, then use Refresh status in Kiddo.

Can I use the same Stripe account for multiple locations?

Connect once per center in Kiddo. Multi-location operators complete Stripe for each center that collects payments.