Documentation

Run Acorn CCMS with eyes open.

These docs are the public starting point for self-hosting, production hardening, support, licensing, and responsible use around sensitive childcare data.

Quickstart

Clone the repository, start local services, configure environment variables, seed the database, and run the app locally.

Self-hosting

Deployment shape for PostgreSQL, object storage, SMTP, the web app, and the document service.

Editions

How Community Edition, managed cloud, paid support, and commercial licensing fit together.

Security Policy

How to report vulnerabilities and what contributors must protect when touching childcare data workflows.

Licensing

AGPL Community Edition terms, commercial licensing direction, and contribution expectations.