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Everything Your Preschool Needs. One Connected Platform.
Connecting schools, teachers & parents.
Umbilically is built for South African preschools and ECD centres, bringing your everyday tools together in one secure platform from administration, attendance and assessments to invoicing, parent communication, diaries, medical records and more.
Less paperwork. Better communication. More time for what matters your school, your teachers and your children.
Why schools love Umbilically

Secure & POPIA Compliant
Your data is safe with us. Role-based access and 5-year message storage.

Communicate with Confidence
Secure chats, announcements and instant updates keep everyone in the loop.

Daily Diaries
& Photos
Share meals, naps, activities and photos in real time – parents stay connected.

Continuous Assessments
CAPS & Montessori aligned assessments with easy reporting.

Attendance & Schedules
Track attendance, events, pick-ups and daily schedules effortlessly.

Health & Safety
Medicine registers, incident reports and pick-up safety all in one place.

Invoices & Payments
Simple invoicing and reports to keep your school running smoothly.

And so much more!
Extra murals, birthday reminders, language support & more.
SACC Members Enjoy More
Premium Members
- 3 Months FREE access to Umbillically
- Exclusive training & support
- Monthly updates & resources
Normal Members
- 1 Month FREE access to Umbillically
- Ongoing training & support
- Access to new features
- A stronger community
The name Umbilically comes from a child’s very first connection the umbilical cord. As children grow, we continue that connection digitally between parent, child, teacher and preschool.
The cord may be gone. The connection continues.
Umbilically — Connect With Your Child.
Training, support & resources included!
We provide onboarding, training and ongoing support to help your school succeed every step of the way.
Book a free demo Today
+27 61 629 7386
Proudly partnering with SACC to support
ECD centres across South Africa