Getting started with DropIn
DropIn lets you book flexible, on-demand childcare at licensed centers near you. You pay per session in the app, with no contract and no monthly fee.
Download the app
DropIn is available on the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android). Search for DropIn Care.
Sign in
You need an account to use DropIn. Open the app and choose one of these:
- Continue with Google
- Continue with Apple (iPhone only)
- Continue with Email: enter your email address and tap Send Code. We email you a 6-digit code. Enter it to sign in.
There is no password. Each time you sign in with email, you get a new code.
If Google sign-in does not work, tap Use email instead and sign in with a code.
Set up your account
The first time you sign in, the app asks for three things:
- Your name. Centers see it when you book, so they know who is dropping off. The last name is optional.
- Your location. Tap Continue to let DropIn show centers near you, or Not now. You can set a home address later in Account > Home Address.
- A code (optional). If a friend or your daycare gave you an invite code, enter it here and tap Apply code. Otherwise tap Skip.
What's next
Read these articles next:
- What you need before your first booking
- Find a center near you
- How to book childcare
Questions? Tap Account > Contact support in the app to chat with our team.
Updated on: 22/10/2026
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