Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies play a crucial role in connecting families to quality child care options and supporting child care providers. However, managing these extensive responsibilities effectively can be challenging without the right tools. Wonderschool steps in with tailored technology and insights to help CCR&Rs streamline their operations, enabling them to better support families and providers sustainably.
Through its technology platform, Wonderschool helps CCR&Rs achieve their goals by:
The Urgent Need for Quality Child Care in Pennsylvania
In Region 1 of Pennsylvania, there is a pressing demand for quality child care, particularly for infants and toddlers. To address this need, Wonderschool partnered with the Northwest Institute for Regional Early Learning Resource Center (NWIR ELRC), delivering comprehensive child care management software and training programs for both new and existing providers. This partnership has been ongoing for three years, supporting the growth and development of child care programs across the region.
A Mother's Touch Center for Child Development
Cheryl Moss, Program Director of A Mother’s Touch Center for Child Development, is a prime example of how Wonderschool's technology empowers providers. A Mother's Touch is a 5-star child care program in Sharon, PA, founded by Cheryl, who began using Wonderschool’s provider software to enhance her program after connecting with NWIR ELRC.
Challenge: Cheryl wanted parents to feel connected to their children’s daily activities but found that her previous methods, such as texts or handwritten notes, fell short.
Solution: Wonderschool’s provider tools allowed Cheryl to set up a dedicated website on the Wonderschool marketplace and integrate the Wonderschool app into her program. This streamlined communication and provided parents with real-time updates, fostering a stronger connection between families and her program.
Outcome: Parents at A Mother's Touch appreciate the convenience and transparency offered by Wonderschool's technology, and the program maintains a 5-star rating on its Wonderschool website.
“As a program director and former family specialist, I can say that Wonderschool helps to continually improve the quality of relationships I have with the parents-their child’s day is at their fingertips which they like.”- Cheryl Moss, Program Director, A Mother’s Touch Center For Child Development (Sharon, PA)
Through partnerships with CCR&Rs like NWIR ELRC, Wonderschool is helping to build a sustainable child care ecosystem in Pennsylvania’s Region 1 by empowering providers with technology that supports better business operations and parent engagement. As Wonderschool continues to grow and innovate, it remains dedicated to enabling more families to access high-quality child care and supporting the providers who make this possible.
To learn more about Cheryl's program, visit A Mother’s Touch Center for Child Development on Wonderschool.
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