Finances
Fast, accurate, and effortless payroll for child care
Run payroll in minutes, file taxes automatically, and manage time tracking - all in one place, with no extra logins or hidden fees.
Join 300,000+ owners, directors, teachers, and families already on Playground
Fewer systems
Paying staff shouldn’t require a separate system
Other child care platforms make you integrate with a third-party payroll provider. That means another login, more double entry, and surprise costs. Playground Payroll is fully built-in, so everything from timesheets to tax filing lives in one place.
Includes contractors, nonprofits, and all 50 states
For customers who want everything under one roof
Designed specifically for child care programs
"Switching to Playground Payroll cut our admin time in half. No more logging into three different systems just to run payroll."
Director, Busy Bees Academy, TX
More automation
Run payroll in minutes while we handle the hard stuff
Playground handles payroll, taxes, time tracking, and compliance automatically. You stay focused on your team. We’ll take care of the calculations, filings, and deadlines.
Payroll taxes calculated, deducted, and filed every run
I-9s, W-2s, and 1099s automatically created and sent
Free migration of prior payroll data
Unlimited payroll runs – no per-run fees
Direct deposit or paper checks — your choice
Time tracking
Effortless time tracking that syncs with payroll automatically & saves you money
Playground Payroll includes built-in tools for clocking in, managing breaks, and scheduling staff—no extra software required.
Clock in/out, break tracking, and PTO management
All time data synced directly into payroll
Staff scheduling tools included
Restrict staff from clocking in more than 5 minutes before their scheduled shift
Protecting your program
Avoid costly mistakes before they happen
We track ever-changing tax laws so you don’t have to. With Playground, you get peace of mind that every payment, filing, and form is handled correctly.
Automatic compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
Built-in error detection before anything goes out
All documents stored and organized digitally
"Before Playground, tax season was a nightmare. Now it just happens."
Owner, Little Lanterns, FL
Intuitive
Payroll your staff will actually like
With the Playground mobile app, your team can see paystubs, view schedules, and complete forms on the go.
Paystubs and tax forms available in the app
Mobile-friendly W-2 onboarding
Easy visibility into upcoming schedules
“Our teachers love being able to check pay and schedules from their phones.”
Admin, Maplewood Kids, CA
Playground helps with the entire financial picture of your program
FAQs
Consolidate your payroll system & save money
Ditch the disconnected tools and start running payroll inside the platform you already use every day.
