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May 21, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Playground is now free for all Kansas licensed child care providers for 14 months. Free access to Playground is part of a new shared services program available to all licensed Kansas child care providers.
As shared on the shared services website, “The overall goal of this opportunity is to support early care and education programs throughout the state to enhance the well-being, health, and development of young children.”
Playground’s innovative child care management software will help licensed Kansas child care providers streamline their administrative tasks, spend less time on operation responsibilities and ultimately allow them to focus on providing exceptional care for the children under their child care.
Playground is now part of a Kansas Shared Service network available for free to all licensed Kansas providers for 14 months. There is no criteria to qualify other than being a licensed child care provider within the state of Kansas. To learn more about the program, watch the video here.
Simply create a Playground account and make sure to set “Kansas” as your state - That’s it!
Once registered, providers will receive access to all of Playground's features, as well as ongoing support from our team to ensure a smooth transition to the software.
Playground is a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for child care providers. It features a suite of tools to help providers manage their daily operations, such as enrollment, attendance tracking, and billing. Playground also provides a centralized location for storing important information, such as medical records, emergency contact information, and allergies. With Playground, providers can easily communicate with parents and staff through the software's messaging feature, saving time and ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
The Playground team is absolutely thrilled about this opportunity to support the child care community in Kansas. Our hope is that Playground will make a meaningful impact on the lives of providers and the children they care for. By simplifying administrative tasks and providing a centralized location for important information, providers can focus on what they do best - providing high-quality care to children.
If you are a licensed child care provider in Kansas, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and sign up for Playground today!

Beny Mizrachi
Director of Growth
Beny Mizrachi leads marketing at Playground from New York, where he runs go-to-market across content, paid and organic social, email, referrals, and strategic partnerships. He authors content on the Playground blog — including the comprehensive guide to creating a preschool marketing plan — and is dedicated to making it easier for child care operators to attract families, improve enrollment, and stand out in competitive markets.
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