--- 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) ## 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. ----- ### "First Time User" — 4.0/5 > **Rebecca** | *4 February 2026* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: On-boarding support was great. Time built out weekly to go over any challenges and issues. Support ongoing is minimal but available. > > **Cons**: Not as many features as our program needs. Little difficult to update each child's day without having to do multiple steps. > > Coming from ProCare it's definitely easier and more parent friendly. Tadpoles was our original choice but Playground has been similar. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Glad we changed to Playground\!" — 5.0/5 > **William** | *13 October 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We switched from BrightWheel, because of the Predictive Enrollment Feature. This allows us to accurately and quickly see what slots we can fill. What a game changer\! > > **Cons**: While Playground's Reports are much better than BrightWheel's, some key reports are missing. For example, there is a report to show expired staff documents (which is a great feature), but not a report to show what will be expiring soon. > > The conversion was relatively easy; to save time, I did a lot of it myself. What made this possible was the excellent help/support. They really have a great team\! ----- ### "This is why I love playground" — 5.0/5 > **Taneaha** | *24 December 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: On demand support. Whenever I have a question, they are readily available and always have the resources to help. > > **Cons**: I love everything. I switched from another system and I brag about the change. It was easy and I have so much more to help me stay organized. > > My overall experience with Playground has been positive and helpful for managing daily childcare operations. It makes communication with families easier, keeps student and staff information organized, and supports smoother scheduling, billing, and documentation. While there are occasional learning curves with certain features, the platform has helped streamline processes and improve efficiency within our center. ----- 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