The child care landscape is evolving — and 2026 is set to bring meaningful shifts for early education providers.

Join Dr. Tamar Andrews, ECE professor and author, for a forward-looking conversation on the trends shaping the next chapter of child care. From policy developments and workforce changes to technology adoption and shifting family expectations, this session will help directors and operators understand what’s coming — and how to prepare.

Whether you’re planning for expansion, navigating staffing challenges, or simply trying to stay ahead of industry change, this session will provide insight to help you make informed decisions for the year ahead.

When families search for child care, Google decides which programs they see first and which ones they never see at all.

In this practical webinar, we’ll walk through how child care programs can improve their online visibility so more families can find them, recognize their program, and feel confident reaching out.

This session is designed for child care owners and directors who want clear, realistic guidance on improving their presence in search results without needing technical expertise or a marketing background.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• How Google search results and AI-powered answers decide which child care programs to show

• How to set up and optimize your Google presence so families can easily find and trust you

• Simple website and content updates that can improve rankings and visibility

• How small changes can lead to more tour requests and stronger enrollment over time

Whether you attend live or watch the recording later, you’ll walk away with practical tools and next steps you can apply right away.

Join Sasha Reiss, Co-Founder of Playground, for a free live webinar focused on practical enrollment strategies you can use right now to fill seats, manage waitlists, and plan ahead.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How to fill empty seats during peak enrollment months

• Best practices for managing and communicating with waitlists

• How to prepare your enrollment process for summer and the year ahead

Whether you’re planning for summer camp or next year’s enrollment cycle, this webinar will give you clear, actionable steps to stay ahead.