--- description: Review of Playground Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Playground | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Child Care Software](/directory/4654/child-care/software) > [Playground](/software/329484/playground) # Playground Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329484/playground Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Famly](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 Organisation 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. ----- ### "Peace of mind in one place" — 5.0/5 > **Britney** | *21 February 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that the platform can manage my business tracking and childcare needs in one place. Their customer service is quick and helpful. I couldn't recommend Playground more\! > > **Cons**: So far no issues after a year of being with them. They have solved and worked me through any issues or limitations I've had ----- ### "Very Happy with the Playground App" — 5.0/5 > **Rossy** | *19 November 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Child and parent management. We love how everything we need to communicate with parents are in one place; massages, pictures, menus, payments etc. > > **Cons**: As of now, we like everything and hope that pricing doesnt go up like other experience we have had with other platforms > > Overall, our experience have been good. 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