--- description: Review of Playground Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Playground | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Daycare Software](/directory/4654/child-care/software) > [Playground](/software/329484/playground) # Playground Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/329484/playground Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/329484/playground?page=2) > Playground is a childcare management platform that helps daycare centers, preschools and in-home providers streamline operations and tasks such as billing, registration, communication, attendance tracking and payroll. Playground's intuitive design allows childcare programs to manage daily activities effortlessly. The billing module offers flexible payment plans and tracks tuition, fees and subsidies. The enrollment feature simplifies onboarding with online registration. Attendance tracking enables seamless sign-in/sign-out. Playground enhances staff and family engagement with communication tools for announcements, messaging and photo/video sharing. Integrated payroll handles time tracking and tax filing. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 194 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 194 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Playground ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Playground for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - AI Copilot - API - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Calendar Management - Certification Tracking - Check-in/Check-out - Class Scheduling - Communications Management - Contact Database - Customer Accounts - Daily Reports - Data Security - Document Management - Electronic Signature - Employee Management - Enrollments/Onboarding ## Integrations (6 total) - HubSpot CRM - HubSpot Content Hub - KinderTrack - Kisi - NetSuite - Stripe ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Daycare Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Famly](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/59550/famly) — 4.7/5 (264 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The BEST app if you want simple, highly efficient and does it ALL\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tamar** | *13 April 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: So easy to use, the support we get is immediate when we have a question and it has all the features we need to run a preschool. > > **Cons**: There is nothing missing that we can think of > > We were able to move the money we normally spent on people chasing families for payments, on keeping licensing documents and more, and use that to pay our teachers more money. Playground has made everyone happy. ----- ### "Love Playground so far" — 5.0/5 > **Lynette** | *9 January 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The way we can track the ratios in our classrooms, the communication with parents and staff. And the way we can just click and fix any type of last minute adjustment in the invoices. I really like that as an admin I have access to all the neccesary stuff without needing to move from app to app. > > **Cons**: I really don't have anything I don't like and I hope don't get to that point. The only things I wish they have easier is to be able to give specific staff member access to the door in specific time instead of changing all the role. And that when adjusting an amount in the invoices instead of doing different isntallments is just one that I can add for example all the specials in one installments instead of doing one per specials. > > Is being a really smooth transition and a really quick learning process. The way it simplify the process of invoices, communicating with parents and the door access is amazing for our school and the community we serve. ----- ### "First time users of Playground" — 3.0/5 > **Kimberly** | *17 November 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything is bundled into one place, Playground staff is very helpful. The app is very neat and clean. > > **Cons**: We are not a typical childcare provider and thus some of our needs are different and that makes use kind of clunky. > > Our experience has been mostly favorable, our families seem to like the platform and we are getting used to using it. Our onboarding was very comprehensive and we appreciated that as first time users of the program. ----- ### "Make the switch\! It’s worth every penny\!" — 5.0/5 > **Kayla** | *9 February 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I’m new but I love the options it provides from communication to enrollment. Also the link to attendance will make life much easier. > > **Cons**: Nothing I have found yet per-se. Jusdt making a transition from another program and working out the kinks. > > So far I think it will be a great addition to my business - keeping things organized and at my fingertips at all times. ----- ### "Come on over the BEST Playground there is\!\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Joy** | *22 January 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the ease of the application and enrollment processes in Playground\! I like that the paperwork is easily digitized and parent communication is easily used. It is a low cost compared to other products of this style and unlimited students and staff. For a small business like our school this was key\! The app and desktop use are flawless and cohesive too. > > **Cons**: I have not found anything I do not like about it at this time--everything has been quite easily done and moved over to the platform. > > Playground has been very accommodating and easy to learn. The consultants have been professional and upfront. The time that Playground has saved me has been phenomenal compared to other products of its type\! I am SUPER pleased with the service that it has given me this far. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/329484/playground?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/329484/playground) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data