Full-Time

Home-Based Child Care Operator

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Wonderschool

Wonderschool

51-200 employees

Connects parents with childcare providers

Enterprise Software
Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$70k - $100kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Missouri, USA

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • Have experience working either at a child care center or a family child care (FCC) and/or has taken ECE classes or training
  • Own or rent a home and willing to open up a child care business out of your house
Responsibilities
  • Set your hours
  • Decide on the curriculum you want to teach
  • Manage your business including marketing, payments, messaging, and management tools

Wonderschool connects parents with quality preschools, daycares, and in-home childcare programs. The platform helps parents find reliable childcare solutions while also supporting individuals and small businesses in starting or growing their own childcare services. It operates by recruiting and training childcare providers through a 12-week program, even for those without prior licensing, ensuring they meet state health and safety standards. Providers pay a subscription fee for access to tools like automated billing, parent communication portals, and ongoing professional development. This allows them to focus on providing quality care without administrative burdens. Wonderschool differentiates itself by offering comprehensive support to childcare providers and forming partnerships with local organizations to address childcare needs for low-income families. The goal is to enhance the quality and accessibility of early childhood education.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$47.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wonderschool raised $25 million to address childcare deserts and expand services.
  • Partnerships with state departments enhance training and support for childcare providers.
  • Growing demand for flexible childcare solutions boosts Wonderschool's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other tech-driven childcare platforms poses a threat.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over AI use in staffing could impact operations.
  • Economic downturns may reduce spending on childcare services, affecting revenue.

What makes Wonderschool unique

  • Wonderschool offers a unique platform for home-based childcare and preschool programs.
  • The company provides comprehensive support, including licensing and marketing, for childcare providers.
  • Wonderschool's marketplace connects parents with high-quality childcare options efficiently.

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