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.
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.
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.
"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.
Implementing Wonderschool's technology led to significant improvements:
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.
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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