Bring your center into the 21st century with the best Procare alternative
Get a childcare management solution that's simple to use and only pay for what you actually use.
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Thousands of educators all around the country rely on Playground to elevate their childcare
A simpler alternative to Procare
Beyond having all of the features an ECE center could want, what separates Playground from everyone else is our commitment to providing exceptional service. We choose to be more human, by making every interaction with our customers a personal one and we're always reachable by chat, email, or phone. In fact, the average response time for live chat is less than 30 seconds before getting a real person! No chatbots, no auto-reply emails.
We’re committed to giving you a more human approach to dealing with software, getting support from our team, and serving your families. If using center management software sometimes seems daunting and you feel you need a hand along the way, make sure you pick the company that’s going to be supporting you through good times and bad. And that’s always going to be approachable.
Playground vs. Procare - a snapshot
Enjoy a modern, easy-to-adopt interface without sacrificing functionality or features with Playground's platform and app.
Playground | Procare | |
|---|---|---|
Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
Free data migration | Sign-up fees | |
Daily attendance report | Only available on highest plan | |
Dedicated support team | 7am-8pm ET during the week | |
Same day payouts | Next business day | |
Unlimited admins | Pay for each admin seat | |
Student feeds | ||
Parent and staff messaging | ||
Photo and video sharing | ||
Online bill pay | ||
Contactless signing | ||
Pay for what you use | ||
Extracurricular programs | ||
Carpools | ||
Risky wellness check flagging | ||
Monthly billing | ||
COVID-19 test result sharing | ||
Carline queue | ||
30-second response time | ||
Immunization tracking | ||
Track staff:child ratios | ||
Multi-location oversight features | Data export & reporting only | |
Online document completion | No self-upload capability | |
Mobile app | Same app for all users | Separate app for parents |
Online enrollment | ||
Customizable online application forms | ||
Free report customization | ||
Additional languages supported |
Playground | Procare | |
|---|---|---|
30 days | 30 days | |
Free trial | ||
Sign-up fees | ||
Free data migration | ||
Only available on highest plan | ||
Daily attendance report | ||
7am-8pm ET during the week | ||
Dedicated support team | ||
Next business day | ||
Same day payouts | ||
Pay for each admin seat | ||
Unlimited admins | ||
Student feeds | ||
Parent and staff messaging | ||
Photo and video sharing | ||
Online bill pay | ||
Contactless signing | ||
Pay for what you use | ||
Extracurricular programs | ||
Carpools | ||
Risky wellness check flagging | ||
Monthly billing | ||
COVID-19 test result sharing | ||
Carline queue | ||
30-second response time | ||
Immunization tracking | ||
Track staff:child ratios | ||
Data export & reporting only | ||
Multi-location oversight features | ||
No self-upload capability | ||
Online document completion | ||
Same app for all users | Separate app for parents | |
Mobile app | ||
Online enrollment | ||
Customizable online application forms | ||
Free report customization | ||
Additional languages supported | ||
Disclaimer:
All information, prices, and data were last verified on 29 April 2021. To report any incorrect or outdated information, please get in touch with us. To compare Playgorund to other platforms, visit our Comparison Hub.When you call, we pick up
“Whenever I have a question, whether it be big or small, I love the fact that I can call a number and reach a real person quickly.”
TAMAR ANDREWS
Temple Isaiah Preschool
Designed to be instinctive
When it comes to childcare, we know how important time management is. That's why we designed our solution to be as intuitive and easy-to-adopt as possible. Your job is to provide childcare, not learn the ins and outs of a complex software. No more hours spent reading online manuals and then teaching your staff and parents how to use each feature—our solutions explain themselves, and a member of our customer support team is always a simple message away.
Ease of use
At Playground, we know all too well that there's nothing predictable or 9-to-5 about childcare. You need to be able to count on your tech support around the clock, and that's why we provide insanely responsive support when you need it. Every parent, teacher, and administrator has access to direct messaging with our team, both in the mobile app and on our website. Our average response time is less than 30 seconds...can your provider say the same?
"No matter what the issue is, I can count on the team to resolve it in a timely manner. They are always willing to go above and beyond to address my concerns."
ENJOLIE GRAY
Westside Neighborhood School
Competitive pricing
No matter how big your center is, at the end of the day it’s all about your bottom-line profits. Why should your center management solution eat into your margin when you can get the same features for a lower price? In the highly competitive childcare management industry, Playground is the leader when it comes to delivering value for customers. We believe in enabling your center, which means giving you all the tools you need at a price that makes sense.
Switch effortlessly, with help from our onboarding team
Switching from Procare or a different center management software? Our friendly specialists will migrate your account, onboard your team, and walk you through setting up the most important features you need to be successful.
“The onboarding process was smooth and easy - they helped us put together a plan so that our parents and teachers felt prepared when we started to use Playground.”
BRIGETTE BENCHIMOL
Creative Mind Preschool
For you, your teachers, and your parents
At Playground, we understand that the well-being of your center depends on the well-being of your entire community: administrators, teachers, students, and parents. That's why our solutions are designed with equal consideration of management, care, and accessibility. We're happy to provide support directly to your families so you can focus on managing the center.
Need help moving your data to Playground?
Learn about migrationsTime is money. Why not save on both?
Playground provides the same tools as Procare, it’s just a whole lot easier to use. See for yourself today.
