SMS for Childcare & Youth Services
Send health and closure alerts, camp packing lists and fee reminders straight to parents, with replies landing in one shared inbox.
Built for how childcare and youth services actually text families
When a childcare centre needs to warn every family about a case of chicken pox, or a holiday camp needs everyone to know it's raining and to pack a rain jacket, email is too slow and a phone tree does not scale. Early learning centres, community preschools, outside school hours care services, holiday camps, kids sports coaching and children's entertainment providers across Australia use Mobile Message mainly to send health and closure alerts, camp and term logistics, absence notices and fee reminders straight to parents' phones.
Mobile Message sends from your service's own name, from 1.6¢ per message, so a health alert or a camp packing list looks like it's actually from your centre, not a generic short code. Replies land in one shared inbox your whole team can see, so when a parent texts back to report an absence or ask a question, nobody misses it.
Health and closure alerts
Warn every family fast about an illness outbreak in a room, a staffing closure or a change to opening hours.
Camp and holiday program logistics
Send packing lists, weather updates and location changes the night before, so every family turns up prepared.
Absence notices
Let parents text in a same-day absence, with replies landing in one shared inbox your team can action straight away.
Term, enrolment and booking reminders
Remind families when priority enrolment opens, a term starts back or a trial session is confirmed.
Fee and invoice reminders
Send a friendly nudge when term fees or an invoice is overdue, without tying up a staff member on the phone.
Bulk SMS at 1.6¢ per SMS
Exceptional SMS pricing starting at just 1.6¢ per message with your first purchase.
100% Direct Delivery
Messages delivered directly to Australian carriers for maximum speed and reliability.
FREE Dedicated Number
Get a free virtual number to send and receive SMS messages, perfect for 2-way chat.
Everything a childcare or youth service needs to text families, built in
Bulk alerts, a shared inbox and opt-out handling, from 1.6¢ per message.
Import Your Contacts in Bulk
Easily organise your contacts by uploading spreadsheets and managing them with lists.
Personalise Your Messages
Send personalised messages with each customer's name and other relevant details.
Two-way SMS Messaging
Easily engage with your customers and clients through free two-way messaging.
Automatic Opt-Outs
Include an automated opt-out option to let customers easily unsubscribe from messages.
SMS Message Templates
Create, save, and reuse text messaging templates to reduce time and streamline your communication.
Custom Sender ID
Send your SMS from your business name or a dedicated number to boost your brand identity with customers.
Schedule Messages
Scheduling your SMS messages lets you reach your audience at the perfect time without needing to be online.
Unlimited Users
Give trusted users access to your account, without having to share your login details. Everyone in your team can login.
Add Emojis to Your Messages
Bring your messages to life with emojis. Add personality, emotion and impact to your texts to make them stand out.
Send Messages in Any Language
Send messages in any language your customers speak. With full Unicode support, you can communicate in Chinese, Arabic, Japanese and more.
Childcare and youth service SMS examples
Realistic examples modelled on how centres, preschools and camps actually text families.
Dear families, we've had a confirmed case of hand, foot and mouth disease in the Possums room. Please watch for symptoms and keep unwell children home. Thanks, Little Explorers Early Learning
Looking forward to seeing everyone at camp tomorrow! Please pack a hat, water bottle, rain jacket and a nut-free lunch. We're based at Riverside Scout Hall from 8.30am.
Hi families, please text us to let us know if your child will be away today. Thanks, Sunny Days Preschool
Hi Emma, just a reminder Term 3 fees are now overdue. Pay online at coastalkidsclub.com.au/pay or see us at reception. Thanks.
How it works
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Import your family contact list
Upload a CSV from your childcare management system or add contacts manually, ready to message in minutes. -
Write your alert or reminder
Personalise with first names where needed, add the details and pick your sender name. -
Send or schedule
Send an alert the moment you need to, or schedule term reminders and camp updates in advance. -
Manage replies together
Every reply lands in one shared inbox, so absence notices and questions get to the right person without a missed message.
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Start texting families today
Join Australian childcare centres, preschools and youth services using Mobile Message to keep parents in the loop, from 1.6¢ per message with no monthly fees.