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.
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.
A proven solution
These are just a few of the preschool programs we are supporting today:
What can you accomplish with BridgeCare?
Simplified family intake
Families complete one application. BridgeCare checks eligibility, aligns preferences with provider availability, and supports timely placement based on local guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Details & features
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.
Pre-K case studies
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What else can you do with BridgeCare?
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.
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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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