A child care center's financial health depends on collecting and processing payments. It is one of the most time-consuming and unpleasant administrative tasks. Fortunately, it's an area where the smart use of technology can provide dramatic benefits. This article discusses various tools and technologies that can be used by child care centers to improve fee collection. The first and most important technology for managing and collecting fees is an effective and efficient accounts receivable system. An effective accounts receivable system offers not only the basic functions for managing tuition and payments, but it also provides important features suited to the needs of one's child care program.