--- 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 (5 total) - HubSpot CRM - HubSpot Content Hub - 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) ## Related Categories - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) - [Admissions Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4687/admissions/software) - [School Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4685/school-management/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. ----- ### "Playground-Friendly not so Friendly Child Care Application" — 5.0/5 > **Debbie** | *16 January 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I am able to easily check in/out students and the communication with the parents is a plus. Find it challenging with having many different sections to post daily activities such as eating/napping, etc. > > **Cons**: The most difficult is the financial billing option. It is very difficult to understand, and to be honest the in person on boarding is too short and as a provider who has the time to sit and watch a video to figure it all out. So until I master it, the parents are all going crazy with the encounters. > > Overall, I am enjoying the application and I am confident it will all start falling in to place once I have mastered all the functions. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "The software your center needs\!" — 5.0/5 > **Brooke** | *15 February 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Playground has everything my center needs in one place\! It keeps my teachers and parents all connected. I can keep track of all my state compliance, employees, hours, payroll, and student needs in one easy to use platform\! > > **Cons**: The billing took us a little while to get used to but the support team was amazing in teaching us the best ways to utilize mass billing and as well as other needs we had. ----- ### "Amazing organizational program for both home daycares and large scale daycares\!" — 5.0/5 > **Cordelia** | *29 December 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This program is incredibly diverse and helps organize literally everything and anything you could need in both home daycare and large scale daycares. It also helps organize and calculate time and spaces for tax preparations. > > **Cons**: There is such a wild learning curve. I am months into use of this program, and i absolutely love every aspect, but I have still found things I need to try and figure out via their help aids. It such an in depth program. > > I absolutely LOVE this program\! I love every aspect, how everything is organized, the numerous ways you are able to adjust everything, name things, change prices, and create programs. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329484/playground?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/329484/playground) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data