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Pre-K Program Administration

Pre-K Program Administration

Whether you're expanding access or working to make universal Pre-K a reality, BridgeCare offers a modern, integrated platform to support enrollment, eligibility, provider management, payments, and reporting, all in one place.

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Building systems that match the scale of your vision

Expanding publicly funded Pre-K programs, launching universal preschool initiatives, or simply modernizing what you already have are all complex and high-impact efforts. They require strong systems that coordinate across programs, maximize the number of eligible families served, support family choice, and ensure funding is managed with transparency. BridgeCare helps make this possible.

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A proven solution

These are just a few of the preschool programs we are supporting today: 

What can you accomplish with BridgeCare?

Pre k program admin faster access

Simplified family intake

Families complete one application. BridgeCare checks eligibility, aligns preferences with provider availability, and supports timely placement based on local guidelines.

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Automated placement

Families select their preferences in alignment with your program goals. Our system then places children automatically, eliminating manual work and saving administrators valuable time.

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Easy-to-use tools for providers

Providers can manage enrollments, track classroom capacity, and submit attendance through a single portal, reducing paperwork, saving time, and ensuring accurate reporting.

Subsidy management improved visibility

Timely and accurate payments

BridgeCare calculates payments based on attendance and program rules. Providers receive prompt, transparent payments with built-in documentation for compliance and audits.

Subsidy management real time reporting

Real-time data and reporting

Track enrollment trends, measure inclusion, and generate the reports your team needs for state and federal mandates. Dashboards are easy to use and flexible to support both day-to-day management and long-term planning.

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Family portal

User-friendly program search, application, and dashboard all contribute to a better family experience

Family status update alerts

Support full visibility into application status, placements, enrollments, and more with custom communications every step of the way

Invoicing & payments

The integrated invoicing and payments system gets providers paid faster while keeping you audit-ready

Provider portal

Providers enroll in the program, accept family placement, and process attendance and payments all in one place

Configurable workflows

Align your technology with your processes, including custom statuses, labels, automations, and messaging

Advanced reporting and analytics

Report on applicant demographics, placed children, and year-over-year growth of the program

Built for Pre-K systems at scale

From local systems at the county or school district level to some of the most innovate statewide systems in the country, BridgeCare is modernizing Pre-K administration for all.  

  • Designed specifically for early childhood

    BridgeCare is built for Pre-K. Every feature is designed around the unique needs of early childhood programs, not retrofitted from K–12 or other sectors.

  • Supports mixed delivery and family choice

    Our system works across settings, allowing families to choose from a range of high-quality options and giving administrators a full picture of program access and capacity.

  • Flexible and configurable

    Policy changes happen. BridgeCare allows you to adjust eligibility rules, provider settings, payment structures, and workflows without rebuilding your system or relying on outside developers.

  • Connected across systems

    BridgeCare integrates with licensing, subsidy, workforce registries, and CCR&R systems to reduce duplication and improve coordination across agencies.

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The BridgeCare Difference

BridgeCare unlocks your path to program modernization. Our platform is highly configurable, user-friendly, and backed by unparalleled expertise.

  • Built for equity

    Mobile-first design, highly accessible, and available in 180+ languages.

  • Looks like you, powered by us

    A fully white-labeled platform that keeps you and your partners front and center.

  • Early childhood is all we do

    Our deep domain expertise means we understand how to navigate even the most complex implementations. You'll benefit from rolling updates based on insights gleaned from dozens of organizations throughout the country.

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We are eager to learn about your community and design a solution that meets your needs. Let’s jump in!

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