Avoiding the Mistakes of the Past

The state systems that prop up our early care and education sector have a lengthy track record of being overly complicated, difficult to use, and all but impossible to maintain. The results are predictable and have been repeated time and time again:

• Budgets spiral out of control
• Timelines get pushed back
• None of the countless systems that get stood up over the years when new needs arise talk to each other
• Families and providers struggle to navigate multiple logins, fragmented systems, and redundant data entry
• Agencies end up relying on a continuously dwindling number of technical experts who actually understand how all the technology works

These are the nightmares that accompany custom builds and legacy systems.

BridgeCare is a next-generation software platform that completely changes the way state agencies think about administering their ECE systems, serving as a one-stop-shop for historically siloed functions. It’s all the flexibility of a custom build without any of the headaches. BridgeCare is always on time, always on budget, and always an improvement over the old ways of doing things.

Consider a Human-Centered Approach

Too often, technology becomes a barrier for families attempting to find the care and assistance they need to thrive. Programs are spread out across different agencies, applications are overly burdensome and inconsistent, and a lack of transparency makes it hard for families to identify the right fit for their children. Even when funding is available, only a small percentage of families end up benefiting from the services they’re eligible for.

With BridgeCare, you get a platform that is accessible, equitable, and streamlined. It’s one central location that replaces the complex web of technology infrastructure families have traditionally struggled to navigate. Families that use BridgeCare report a 90%+ satisfaction rate, the agencies we work with save hundreds of hours of productivity, and the entire ecosystem benefits from the modernization the sector has desperately needed for years.

Invest in Something Already Proven at Scale

BridgeCare is supporting a variety of initiatives for statewide ECE systems throughout the country, including:

• The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (Pre-K)
• The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (Pre-K, Quality, and Workforce Development)
• The State of Iowa (via Mid-Sioux Opportunity; Provider Coaching and TA)
• The State of South Dakota (via Helpline Center; CCR&R)
• The State of Connecticut (via United Way of Connecticut; CCR&R)

From child care research and referral to coordinated eligibility & enrollment and state-funded Pre-K administration, BridgeCare is powering modern experiences and positive outcomes for stakeholders throughout the country.

Build a Sustainable Foundation

BridgeCare is not like the rigid, inflexible technology of the past. Its modular, highly configurable nature means agencies cannot only tailor the software to their needs at the moment, they can also rely on it to grow with them as their team, policies, and priorities change. A BridgeCare software license includes ongoing updates, enhancements, and white glove support without the need for additional bids, change orders, and expenses every time something needs to change. Here’s what you get with BridgeCare that you won’t with the others:

• Interoperability: BridgeCare can integrate with any other essential parts of your tech stack, eliminating data silos and serving as a source of truth for the entire system.
• Security: BridgeCare exceeds industry standards for data privacy and security, including an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
• Accessibility: BridgeCare can be delivered in over 180 languages and it meets the high bar of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (2.1 Level AA as of July 2025).
• Support: BridgeCare is backed by a mission-driven team of experts who have been there and done that with implementations of all shapes and sizes. Our clients enjoy a professional, highly collaborative launch process and a commitment to continuous improvement with a wide variety of user guides, tutorials, training options, and a dedicated client success manager.

Let's leave past approaches in the past. Join us in reimagining how we think about what state systems should look like.