The Successful First Week
New child had a smooth transition. Parents are relieved and grateful.
Without askingThey tell their spouse how happy they are. Never review. 0 Reviews.
With MoreStarsText arrives after the first week. 5 Stars.
You Care for Their Little Ones. Help Parents Share Their Trust.
Parents research obsessively before choosing childcare. Reviews from other parents provide the trust they need.
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This is where new customers find you.
Drag the slider and watch your business move up.
- Your spot
- 3rd
- Your rating
- 4.4
- Your reviews
- 38
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Pro Service Experts
Open · Closes 6 PM
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City Best Local
Open · Closes 7 PM
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Your Business You
Open · Closes 5 PM
J“Nobody called me back.” 3 weeks ago
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Budget Bros
Open · Closes 5 PM
Example with fictional businesses. In real Google Maps, ranking also depends on distance and how well a business matches the search. Reviews are the part you can work on every day.
Your rating doesn't match your work.
You provide exceptional care. Children thrive. Parents are grateful.
But busy parents don't think to review. They're juggling work, kids, and life. Reviewing the daycare doesn't make the list.
Parents won't trust their children to strangers. Reviews from other parents are the only way to build that trust before the tour.
A typical month without asking
Illustration- 50
- families enrolled
- 48
- happy parents
- 6
- Google reviews (total)
Result: New parents can't see your quality online.
The visit ends. One text. One tap to Google.
Your customer gets a short text from your business. One tap opens your Google review page.
- 2:40 PM
The visit or job is done
Add the customer's name and number, or it comes in automatically from your point of sale.
- 6:00 PM
You send a text
A short, friendly message from your business, sent when it suits you. Or connect your point of sale and it goes out right after payment.
- 6:12 PM
One tap to your Google page
No app, no login. They land right on your review page. You see the tap in your dashboard.
What changes when you ask everyone
Capture Parent Gratitude
Text after positive moments—successful first week, milestones, glowing feedback.
Build Parent Trust
Reviews mentioning safety, learning, and happy kids attract families.
Win the Daycare Search
"Daycare near me" shows centers with the most recent, highest-rated reviews.
Parent Community Spreads Word
Parents talk. Reviews start conversations that lead to referrals.
Fits how you already work.
Every customer gets the same link to your review page. You pick where it goes: Google, Facebook, Yelp, TripAdvisor or your own link.
Use something else, like Toast, Clover, Jobber, ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro? Tell us. We build integrations on request.
One text
Type a name and number. Sent in about 10 seconds.
A customer list
Upload a CSV and send to many customers at once.
QR codes
For walk-in and counter customers. Print as many as you want, free.
Automatic after a sale
Connect your point of sale or store and a text goes out after each sale.
SquareShopifyWooCommerceStripe
Zapier, webhooks and API
Connect almost anything else you already use.
How it plays out
The Minor Incident
Child got a small scrape on the playground. You handled it perfectly.
Without askingParent is a little worried. Doesn't leave a review (or worse, leaves a concerned one). No review or concerned review.
With MoreStarsYou communicated well. Focus review requests on consistently happy families. Reviews from happy families dominate.
1Google review
31in about four weeks
A different business, same idea.
A Colorado wedding DJ sent a short review request by text to 74 people he had worked with. Every new review was 5 stars.
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- 1,000 texts a month
- One QR code you can print and scan as often as you like
- Every feature, every way to send
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Daycare FAQ
When should I send requests?
After positive milestones—successful first week, positive parent conferences, or when parents express gratitude.
What about long-term families?
Ask once per family. Don't over-ask. Focus on newer families who haven't reviewed.
Should we ask all parents?
Focus on families who are clearly happy. Skip anyone who seems dissatisfied.
What if a parent complains online?
Respond professionally and privately. With 50+ reviews, one complaint is context.
Let Happy Parents Spread the Word
Every thriving child and grateful parent is a potential 5-star review. MoreStars helps parents share their trust with other families.
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