Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for use in marketing, scheduling, and managing child care services; providing on-line non-downloadable software for use in billing and accounting for child care providers; software as a service (saas) services in the nature of a platform for providing childcare services, information, and bookings; providing a web hosting platform for parents and guardians seeking childcare that gives users the ability to upload, exchange and share messages and other information; providing a web hosting platform for information and data integration, analysis, and management for use in connection with childcare services.