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A Decade of Change in How Adults Spend Time With Children at Home

merican Time Use Survey data shows fewer U.S. adults spent time in 2025 caring for, reading to, talking with, or playing with household children than in 2015 and 2019, while remaining caregivers spent longer hours and child care absorbed more early learning.

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Family

A Decade of Change in How Adults Spend Time With Children at Home

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Procare Solutions Acquires Playground, Combining Industry Leading Expertise with Innovative, AI-Powered Child Care Technology

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Child Care Tuition Prices in New Hampshire 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types

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The $9,000 Stay-at-Home Parent CCDF Proposal: What Child Care Directors Need to Know

Procare & Playground

Playground

Procare Solutions Acquires Playground, Combining Industry Leading Expertise with Innovative, AI-Powered Child Care Technology

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Finances

Child Care Tuition Prices in New Hampshire 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types

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Best Childcare Management Software 2026: The Complete Vendor Landscape

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Why Playground is the Best Child Care Management Software for Montessori Programs

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Daycare Websites: Competitive Landscape, Analysis, and Best Practices to Turn Traffic to Tours

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Why Playground Is the Best Child Care Management Software for Small Centers

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Why Playground is the Best Child Care Management Software for Large Centers With 100+ Children

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

How to Switch From Brightwheel to Playground: Migration Made Easy

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best Professional Development Courses for Early Childhood Educators and Directors

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best Payroll Software for Child Care, Daycare and Preschool Businesses – 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best Child Care Management Software: User Reviews Rank 12 Top Choices

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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How to Use ChatGPT in Child Care, Daycare and Preschool Businesses

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best AI for Child Care, Daycare, and Preschool Businesses in 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best Childcare Billing Software for 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

The 2026 Rulebook for Bringing AI Into Your Childcare Program (Without Letting It Take Over)

Henry Selden

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Free Childcare Software for Daycares & Preschools in 2026: Best Trials, Partnerships & Free Tiers

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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AI in Child Care: Adoption, Benefits, and Concerns – Playground 2026 Survey

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Best CRMs for Child Care: Features, Pricing, and Marketing Tactics for 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Playground vs Brightwheel: Which Child Care Software Is Best for Your Business?

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Seven Benefits of Using Child Care Software

Beny Mizrachi

5 Ways a Childcare Management Software Can Improve Your Business

Sasha Reiss

What is Child Care Management Software?

Beny Mizrachi

How to Choose the Right Childcare Management UI for Your Needs

How to Choose the Right Childcare Management UI for Your Needs

Tamar Andrews

Top 10 Features of a Great Childcare Management UI

Top 10 Features of a Great Childcare Management UI

Tamar Andrews

5 Ways a Childcare Management UI Can Improve Your Business

5 Ways a Childcare Management UI Can Improve Your Business

Tamar Andrews

Innovative Approaches to Childcare Management

Beny Mizrachi

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Help your child care center improve its bottom line AND quality all at once

Tamar Andrews

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6 Dia De Los Muertos Child Care Activity Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

October Themes for Preschool - Themes, Lesson Plans & Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

Halloween Snacks

Preschool Halloween Snack & Treat Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

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11 Fun and Creative Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers, Toddlers, and Kindergarten Kids

Beny Mizrachi

10 Thanksgiving Gratitude Songs for Kids

Beny Mizrachi

Top 15 Creative Fall Classroom Door Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

10 Easy and Fun Halloween Activities for Kids

Beny Mizrachi

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AMS Membership versus Accreditation: What’s the Difference for Montessori Schools?

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Early Learning Rankings: How Preschoolers in Each State Stack Up in Math and Literacy

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Why STEM in Early Childhood Education Matters: A Guide for Childcare Providers

Anna Ellwood

Preschool Graduation Ideas: Planning and Themes for Memorable Ceremonies

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Building Inclusive Classrooms: Weaving Latino Heritage and Cultural Inclusion Into Early Learning 

Amanda Banegas

Classroom Ratios: A Deep Dive for Child Care Owners and Directors

Daniel McDonnell

The True Value of Observation and Assessment in ECE

Daniel McDonnell

Tips for Creating Childcare Lesson Plans

Daniel McDonnell

What's the Right Preschool Age? A Guide for Child Care Providers

Daniel McDonnell

Top Classroom Behavior Management Strategies

Daniel McDonnell

Simple Ways to Practice Positive Reinforcement in Children

Daniel McDonnell

The Role of Technology in the Preschool Classroom

The Role of Technology in the Preschool Classroom

Tamar Andrews

The Power of Open-Ended Questions for Preschoolers

Daniel McDonnell

Early Childhood Literacy and Language Development Strategies

Daniel McDonnell

Social Emotional Learning for Preschool: Activities, Benefits, and How to Get Started

Daniel McDonnell

How to Choose a Childcare Curriculum

Daniel McDonnell

How to Manage Daycare Waitlists

Daniel McDonnell

Kids Christmas Party Ideas For Your Preschool

Tamar Andrews

How to Put Your Child Care Attendance Sheet on Autopilot

Daniel McDonnell

10 Valentine's Day Games and Activities for Preschoolers

10 Valentine's Day Games and Activities for Preschoolers (2024 Updated!)

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun and Engaging Music and Movement Activities for Preschoolers (2025 Updated)

Daniel McDonnell

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10 Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas for Preschool [2024 Update]

Beny Mizrachi

10 Thanksgiving Activites

9 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool (2024 Update)

Beny Mizrachi

10 Fun but Simple Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas for Classrooms in Preschools [2024 Update]

Beny Mizrachi

14 November Lesson Plans and Themes for Preschool Kids and Toddlers

Beny Mizrachi

Child Care Thanksgiving Books and Stories to Teach Thanksgiving

Beny Mizrachi

Earth Day in Child Care: Teaching Kids about Environmental Stewardship

Tamar Andrews

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: How to Keep Kids Safe

Tamar Andrews

Fun and Engaging Easter Games for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

Spring into Action: How to Organize and Plan for Summer Camp at Your Childcare Center

Spring into Action: How to Organize and Plan for Summer Camp at Your Childcare Center

Tamar Andrews

10 Preschool Classroom Rules Every Class Should Have

Top 10 Classroom Rules for Preschools, Daycares, & Kindergarten Kids

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun and Simple Paintings Activities for Toddlers

Tamar Andrews

10 Engaging Sorting Games for Kids

10 Engaging Sorting Games for Kids

Tamar Andrews

How to Plan and Implement a Successful Preschool Curriculum

How to Plan and Create a Preschool Curriculum That is Comprehensive and Engaging

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun and Educational Preschool Activities to Try at Home

10 Fun and Educational Preschool Activities to Try at Home

Tamar Andrews

The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Preschoolers

The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

How to Create a Safe and Stimulating Preschool Environment

How to Create a Safe and Stimulating Preschool Environment

Tamar Andrews

Teaching Preschoolers about Love and Friendship on Valentine's Day

Teaching Preschoolers about Love and Friendship on Valentine's Day

Tamar Andrews

10 Valentine's Day Books for Preschoolers

10 Valentine's Day Books for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

How to Plan a Valentine's Day Party for Preschoolers

How to Plan a Valentine's Day Party for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

13 Valentine's Day Crafts for Preschoolers

13 Valentine's Day Crafts for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

10 Tips for Managing a Classroom of Young Children

10 Tips for Managing a Classroom of Young Children

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun and Educational February Activities for Preschoolers

10 Fun and Educational February Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

Strategies for Supporting the Development of Early Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Strategies for Supporting the Development of Early Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Tamar Andrews

The Importance of Play-Based Learning in the Preschool Classroom

The Importance of Play-Based Learning in the Preschool Classroom

Tamar Andrews

Los 10 Mejores Juguetes Preescolares por Menos de $25

Los 10 Mejores Juguetes Preescolares por Menos de $25

Beny Mizrachi

10 Preschool Educational Toys

10 Preschool Educational Toys

Tamar Andrews

10 rainy day activities for preschoolers

10 rainy day activities for preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun Groundhog Day Activities for Kids

10 Fun Groundhog Day Activities for Kids

Tamar Andrews

14 January Lesson Plans for Preschool

Tamar Andrews

10 Phonics Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

10 Best Naptime Stories for Kids

Tamar Andrews

10 Fun and Engaging Outdoor Games for Kids

Tamar Andrews

6 Preschool Pre-Writing Activities for 3-5 Year Olds

Tamar Andrews

Chinese New Year Activities for Preschool

Tamar Andrews

Top Color Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

10 Science Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

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11 Number Activities for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

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Top 11 New Years Preschool Crafts For 2023

Tamar Andrews

The Top 5 Preschool Clean Up Songs to Help Make Cleaning Time Fun

Tamar Andrews

Preschool Seasons Lesson Plans for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Beny Mizrachi

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Daycare and Preschool Christmas Themes for the Festive Season

Tamar Andrews

Preschool Christmas Party Ideas & New Year's Crafts for Toddlers

Tamar Andrews

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11 Fun and Easy Snowman Arts and Crafts Ideas for Preschool Kids and Toddlers

Tamar Andrews

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The Best Hanukkah Crafts for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

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Christmas Bulletin Board Decoration Ideas for Preschools, Daycares, & Child Care Centers

Tamar Andrews

Top 10 Christmas Books for Preschoolers

Tamar Andrews

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10 Easy and Fun Christmas Recipes for Kids

Tamar Andrews

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17 Preschool and Daycare Themes and Lesson Plans for December

Tamar Andrews

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10 Fun Snowflake Crafts for Preschoolers

Beny Mizrachi

Inexpensive preschool learning materials, and how to plan a classroom on a budget!

Tamar Andrews

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10 November Preschool Lesson Plan Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

A Comprehensive List of Common Early Childhood Education Acronyms

Beny Mizrachi

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10 Turkey Books for your Preschool Classroom

Beny Mizrachi

20 Preschool Snack Ideas

20 Fun & Healthy Preschool Snack Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

25 Fun and Interactive Fall-Themed Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Beny Mizrachi

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Leaders are born every day...Or are they?

Tamar Andrews

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Sensory Development in a Touchless World

Tamar Andrews

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Using Art as a Tool for Communication

Tamar Andrews

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Creating a Socially and Emotionally Responsive Environment

Tamar Andrews

Finding quality child care near you

Choosing Quality Child Care During a Pandemic and Beyond

Tamar Andrews

Should childcare and daycare centers share photos with families?

Beny Mizrachi

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Alphabet Parenting: C is for Comfort

Tamar Andrews

How to balance personal life in childcare

Alphabet Parenting: B is for Balance

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: A is for Allegory

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: M is for Mother

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: N is for No!

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: L is for Laughter

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: K is for Kudos

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: J is for Joyful

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: I is for Injuries

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: H is for Home

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: G is for Generosity

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: F is for Friends

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: E is for Education

Tamar Andrews

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Alphabet Parenting: D is for Decision

Tamar Andrews

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25 Winter Activities for Preschoolers That Will Keep Them Busy All Season

Tamar Andrews

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State-Funded Pre-K Professional Development Requirements for Teachers

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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The Complete CDA Credential Breakdown: Requirements, Salary & Retention Impact

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Upcoming Early Childhood Education Conferences and Events for Late 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Top 10 Books for Early Childhood Educators: Child, Teacher, and Business Development

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Paid Family Leave for Daycare Staff: What to Know in 2026

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Hiring (and Retaining) Mission-Aligned Staff at a Christian Child Care Program

Ellis Murphy

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Daycare Employee Benefits: The Complete Guide for Child Care Owners & Directors

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Why Your Teachers Are Leaving Your Child Care (And What the Best Operators Are Doing About It)

Sasha Reiss

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Child Care Staff Trends Show Increase in Demand Across the U.S. – 2026 Study

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Why Investing in Staff Development Pays Off

Daniel McDonnell

Summer Staffing: A Guide for Child Care Programs

Daniel McDonnell

Managing Burnout in Child Care Workers

Daniel McDonnell

Crafting a Winning Childcare Staff Handbook

Daniel McDonnell

Roles and Responsibilities of a Child Care Provider

Daniel Andrews

Roles and Responsibilities of a Daycare Provider

Daniel McDonnell

Strategies for Staffing, Onboarding, and Retention Success

Daniel McDonnell

Why You Should Offer Performance-Based Incentives To Your Child Care Staff

Beny Mizrachi

Tools to Make Your Child Care Staff's Job Easier

Beny Mizrachi

The Importance of Professional Development for Preschool Teachers and Early Childhood Staff

Tamar Andrews

Preschool Teacher Interview Questions and Hiring Tips

Tamar Andrews

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Child Care Record Retention Guide: What to Store, How Long, and Why Paper Costs More

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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What Is the Right NAICS Code for a Child Care or Daycare Business?

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Child Care Business?

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

The Ultimate Guide to Child Care Licensing Requirements in Massachusetts

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Why Playground is the best Child Care Management Software

Sasha Reiss

7 Childcare Trends Every Provider Needs to Know in 2026

Sasha Reiss

Best Arise Attendance App Alternative for Utah Child Care Providers

Sasha Reiss

Where to Buy Cheap Daycare Supplies in 2026 (Better Than Amazon & Sam’s Club)

Sasha Reiss

The True Cost of Under and Over-Enrolling — And How to Avoid Both

Sasha Reiss

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement in ECE

Daniel McDonnell

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A Guide to Securing Daycare Centers

Daniel McDonnell

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Understanding Daycare Food Regulations and CACFP Standards

Beny Mizrachi

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What Makes a Good Daycare? 9 Qualities to Strive For

Beny Mizrachi

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How to Run a Daycare Business: A Complete Overview

Daniel McDonnell

8 Tips For Managing A Childcare Center

8 Tips for Managing a Child Care Center [Beginner Advice | 2024 Update]

Beny Mizrachi

10 Common Childcare Management Challenges (and How to Solve Them)

10 Common Childcare Management Challenges (and How to Solve Them)

Beny Mizrachi

The Importance of Effective Childcare Management

The Importance of Effective Childcare Management

Beny Mizrachi

Top 8 Emergency Alert Applications for Preschools

Top 7 Emergency Alert Applications for Preschools

Tamar Andrews

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The Ultimate Daycare and Preschool Supply List: Everything You Need to Successfully Run a Daycare

Beny Mizrachi

What to Consider When Opening a New Childcare Center

Tamar Andrews

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Best COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Child Care Centers

Tamar Andrews

Playground childcare management app announces $3M seed round

Sasha Reiss

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Reviews Strategy for Child Care Directors: How to Build Social Proof to Grow Enrollment

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Is NAEYC Accreditation Worth It for Child Care Providers?

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Back-to-School Enrollment Strategies for Child Care Providers: Fill More Spots Before September

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Developing an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for Your Child Care or Daycare Business

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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SEO & GEO for Daycare Providers: How to Get Found in Online and AI Search Results

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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11 Proven Strategies to Market Your Daycare Business

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

Daycare, Preschool and Childcare Name Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

How to Increase Child Care Enrollment in 2026: 5 Proven Strategies (with Real Examples)

Sasha Reiss

Show up First in Childcare Search Results

Sasha Reiss

Turn Your Enrollment QR Code into a Marketing Tool with Canva 

Amanda Banegas

Stand Out and Stay Connected: Using Canva to Build Your Center’s Brand

Amanda Banegas

Introducing Predictive Enrollment: Smarter Planning Starts Here

Daniel McDonnell

Mastering Multi-Site Scaling in Early Childhood Education

Daniel McDonnell

Why Branding Matters Today—How to Attract Millennial Parents

Daniel McDonnell

Mastering the Tour: Convert Daycare Tours Into Enrollments

Daniel McDonnell

The Real Cost of Low Enrollment—and What To Do

Daniel McDonnell

Top 5 Benefits of Automating Your Childcare Enrollment Form

Daniel McDonnell

How to Create a Daycare Website

Daniel McDonnell

How to Organize and Run a Preschool Open House

Daniel McDonnell

How to Increase Preschool Enrollment

Daniel McDonnell

How to Go Paperless with Forms for Child Care Providers

Daniel McDonnell

Creating a Preschool Marketing Plan

Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Preschool Marketing Plan

Beny Mizrachi

8 Reasons Why Your Child Care Needs an Enrollment App

Beny Mizrachi

Why Spring is the Best Time to Enroll Your Child in Daycare

Why Spring is the Best Time to Enroll Your Child in Daycare

Beny Mizrachi

Preschool and Daycare Advertising Ideas

Beny Mizrachi

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Finances

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Child Care Tuition Prices in New Hampshire 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Child Care Tuition Prices in Oklahoma 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

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Child Care Tuition Prices in Kansas 2026: County Breakdown by Age and Center Types

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®

In some Wyoming counties, average annual child care tuition for 2026 can be as much as three times higher than in others. Statewide, the average across care types and locations for children under five is $8,870, though effective rates often land several thousand dollars above or below that figure. Age of the child and home-based versus center-based care account for a large share of that spread, which is why a single statewide number is only a starting reference. The price a program posts for the year still has to reflect what similar providers are charging and what families in that county have shown they can pay. From there, directors can adjust for their own mix of classrooms, capacity, and operating realities. Playground reviewed 2026 tuition estimates for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in both home-based and center-based settings in each Wyoming county, so you can compare your rates with the local picture rather than the state average alone. Playground child care management software can help your child care center streamline operations, save money, and pay more attention to what matters. Book a free demo today. How to price child care and daycare services in Wyoming Published tuition averages are only a first look for Wyoming programs. What a family will pay in Cheyenne is not the same as Casper, Laramie, or Jackson, and a rural county with few licensed seats can price very differently from a crowded market. Facility costs, staff-to-child ratios, food and materials, licensing work, and how many other providers sit nearby all matter more than a single statewide number. Prices still have to be realistic for local wages, especially in communities where care already takes a large share of household income. Programs that stand out can often charge more than the going rate. That might mean a stronger Wyoming Quality Counts rating, year-round or nontraditional hours, infant rooms that stay open when others do not, or a curriculum that families cannot get down the road. Even then, rates should be checked against real enrollment, waitlists, heating and wage increases, and seasonal swings in demand. Incremental updates usually work better than leaving tuition unchanged for several years. Playground’s child care tuition pricing guide walks through a method for building and revising those rates with your own books and local market in mind. Average child care tuition in Wyoming by center type and age Averages are across all counties, separated by child age and center type (home-based or center-based). Costs are for a full year of care. Infant Toddler Preschool Center-based care $9,707 $8,728 $8,690 Home-based care $9,257 $8,430 $8,407 Most expensive counties in Wyoming for child care Out of 23 Wyoming counties with available child care tuition date, those with the most expensive average tuition rates across care types include: Teton County: $17,900 Albany County : $11,806 Sheridan County: $11,487 Lincoln County: $10,171 Sublette County: $9,767 Park County: $9,068 Laramie County: $8,995 Sweetwater County: $8,953 Natrona County: $8,874 Big Horn County: $8,829 A further breakdown of the average costs by care type and center type can be found below. Least expensive counties in Wyoming for child care At the other end of the spectrum, the following counties offer the lowest average child care tuition across care types in 2026: Niobrara County: $6,160 Goshen County: $6,644 Washakie County: $6,897 Hot Springs County: $7,045 Uinta County: $7,784 Johnson County: $7,808 Weston County: $7,837 Converse County: $7,848 Campbell County: $7,890 Fremont County: $7,933 A further breakdown of the average costs by care type and center type can be found below. Average child care costs in Wyoming by county All 23 Wyoming counties are ranked based on the highest average annual tuition across care types, with breakdowns of average prices across infant, preschool and toddler care in centers and homes. Teton County Average child care tuition: $17,900 Infant, center-based care: $18,260 Infant, home-based care: $21,898 Toddler, center-based care: $13,417 Toddler, home-based care: $20,204 Preschool, center-based care: $13,417 Preschool, home-based care: $20,204 Albany County Average child care tuition: $11,806 Infant, center-based care: $14,078 Infant, home-based care: $10,338 Toddler, center-based care: $14,078 Toddler, home-based care: $9,132 Preschool, center-based care: $14,078 Preschool, home-based care: $9,132 Sheridan County Average child care tuition: $11,487 Infant, center-based care: $14,468 Infant, home-based care: $10,687 Toddler, center-based care: $12,563 Toddler, home-based care: $9,320 Preschool, center-based care: $12,563 Preschool, home-based care: $9,320 Lincoln County Average child care tuition: $10,171 Infant, center-based care: $11,143 Infant, home-based care: $9,241 Toddler, center-based care: $11,143 Toddler, home-based care: $9,177 Preschool, center-based care: $11,143 Preschool, home-based care: $9,177 Sublette County Average child care tuition: $9,767 Infant, center-based care: $9,027 Infant, home-based care: $11,798 Toddler, center-based care: $8,549 Toddler, home-based care: $10,338 Preschool, center-based care: $8,549 Preschool, home-based care: $10,338 Park County Average child care tuition: $9,068 Infant, center-based care: $10,153 Infant, home-based care: $9,124 Toddler, center-based care: $8,439 Toddler, home-based care: $9,124 Preschool, center-based care: $8,439 Preschool, home-based care: $9,124 Laramie County Average child care tuition: $8,995 Infant, center-based care: $9,808 Infant, home-based care: $9,059 Toddler, center-based care: $9,469 Toddler, home-based care: $8,082 Preschool, center-based care: $9,469 Preschool, home-based care: $8,082 Sweetwater County Average child care tuition: $8,953 Infant, center-based care: $10,794 Infant, home-based care: $7,653 Toddler, center-based care: $9,982 Toddler, home-based care: $7,653 Preschool, center-based care: $9,982 Preschool, home-based care: $7,653 Natrona County Average child care tuition: $8,874 Infant, center-based care: $10,783 Infant, home-based care: $8,455 Toddler, center-based care: $9,661 Toddler, home-based care: $7,341 Preschool, center-based care: $9,661 Preschool, home-based care: $7,341 Big Horn County Average child care tuition: $8,829 Infant, center-based care: $8,389 Infant, home-based care: $10,010 Toddler, center-based care: $7,865 Toddler, home-based care: $9,423 Preschool, center-based care: $7,865 Preschool, home-based care: $9,423 Platte County Average child care tuition: $8,188 Infant, center-based care: $9,645 Infant, home-based care: $8,103 Toddler, center-based care: $8,439 Toddler, home-based care: $7,345 Preschool, center-based care: $8,439 Preschool, home-based care: $7,154 Carbon County Average child care tuition: $8,169 Infant, center-based care: $8,364 Infant, home-based care: $8,858 Toddler, center-based care: $8,075 Toddler, home-based care: $7,820 Preschool, center-based care: $8,075 Preschool, home-based care: $7,820 Crook County Average child care tuition: $7,955 Infant, center-based care: $9,700 Infant, home-based care: $8,142 Toddler, center-based care: $8,389 Toddler, home-based care: $6,555 Preschool, center-based care: $8,389 Preschool, home-based care: $6,555 Fremont County Average child care tuition: $7,933 Infant, center-based care: $8,075 Infant, home-based care: $8,963 Toddler, center-based care: $7,211 Toddler, home-based care: $8,066 Preschool, center-based care: $7,211 Preschool, home-based care: $8,073 Campbell County Average child care tuition: $7,890 Infant, center-based care: $8,075 Infant, home-based care: $9,124 Toddler, center-based care: $7,251 Toddler, home-based care: $7,820 Preschool, center-based care: $7,251 Preschool, home-based care: $7,820 Converse County Average child care tuition: $7,848 Infant, center-based care: $9,310 Infant, home-based care: $7,345 Toddler, center-based care: $7,932 Toddler, home-based care: $6,871 Preschool, center-based care: $8,757 Preschool, home-based care: $6,871 Weston County Average child care tuition: $7,837 Infant, center-based care: $9,823 Infant, home-based care: $7,169 Toddler, center-based care: $8,173 Toddler, home-based care: $6,842 Preschool, center-based care: $8,173 Preschool, home-based care: $6,842 Johnson County Average child care tuition: $7,808 Infant, center-based care: $7,488 Infant, home-based care: $8,770 Toddler, center-based care: $7,488 Toddler, home-based care: $7,793 Preschool, center-based care: $7,488 Preschool, home-based care: $7,820 Uinta County Average child care tuition: $7,784 Infant, center-based care: $7,942 Infant, home-based care: $8,237 Toddler, center-based care: $7,442 Toddler, home-based care: $7,820 Preschool, center-based care: $7,442 Preschool, home-based care: $7,820 Hot Springs County Average child care tuition: $7,045 Infant, center-based care: $6,922 Infant, home-based care: $8,138 Toddler, center-based care: $6,346 Toddler, home-based care: $7,356 Preschool, center-based care: $6,346 Preschool, home-based care: $7,160 Washakie County Average child care tuition: $6,897 Infant, center-based care: $7,298 Infant, home-based care: $7,472 Toddler, center-based care: $6,429 Toddler, home-based care: $7,299 Preschool, center-based care: $5,583 Preschool, home-based care: $7,299 Goshen County Average child care tuition: $6,644 Infant, center-based care: $6,706 Infant, home-based care: $7,664 Toddler, center-based care: $6,231 Toddler, home-based care: $6,517 Preschool, center-based care: $6,231 Preschool, home-based care: $6,517 Niobrara County Average child care tuition: $6,160 Infant, center-based care: $7,012 Infant, home-based care: $6,665 Toddler, center-based care: $6,161 Toddler, home-based care: $5,983 Preschool, center-based care: $5,326 Preschool, home-based care: $5,811 Data and Methodology The data above is based on data from the 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