Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for managing child care services in real-time. In various embodiments, the method and system manage the availability of a group of qualified Child Care Businesses (e.g. Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes and Child Care for Children with Special Needs) in a specific geographic area, offer the child care services in real-time to any user of the platform and efficiently manage its resources while providing high quality services. Users have the ability to review the characteristics of the Child Care Businesses in the system, confirm whether they are aligned with their expectations as a parent and consumer, review the availability of a specific center that matches what they are looking for and, ultimately, book the Child Care services based on their needs and location availability.