Small Programs, Big Impact: Helping Child Care Businesses Like Munckins Care Scale

Introduction

Since 2014, Munchkins Care in Hurst, Texas, has been pioneering a Reggio-inspired program tailored to all children, including those who are neurodivergent. Under the leadership of Leonor Velazquez, who has a rich family history of preschool educators, Munchkins Care has sought to innovate and expand upon traditional child care practices.

Challenge

Leonor, the sole educator at Munchkins and a mother of two, faced the dual challenges of managing her time effectively and handling the administrative burdens of her child care program. Manual processes, particularly in tracking enrollments and processing payments, significantly detracted from her ability to focus on the children and her own family.

Solution

At a community child care meeting, Leonor was introduced to Wonderschool, which provided her with a comprehensive suite of tools for marketing, enrollment, payment automation, and an easy-to-manage online presence. Initially attracted by the streamlined payment solutions, she quickly discovered additional features that enhanced her business operations, allowing her more time to focus on her passion: teaching.

Testimonial

"Many providers face delays in receiving payments and struggle with securing enrollments. Wonderschool offers a robust solution to these pervasive issues," says Leonor Velazquez, Program Director at Munchkins Care.

Outcome

Implementing Wonderschool's technology led to significant improvements:

• Enrollment Increase: Grew by 150%
• Touring Families: Increased by 200%
• Website Views: Increased by 220%
• Time Savings: Saves 10 hours per week previously spent on administrative tasks
• Monthly Revenue: Increased by an average of $1,500

These changes have enabled Leonor to support an increased number of families, helping more parents return to the workforce. She now manages 35 five-star reviews on her Wonderschool profile and is planning a second program location due to high demand.

State Impact

With Texas experiencing a substantial need for child care solutions—over 70,000 programs are projected to close by the end of 2023, impacting over 3 million children—Wonderschool's technology proves to be a vital asset in stabilizing and expanding access to quality child care services.

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