Solution Spotlight: Licensing

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The technology powering early childhood innovation

BridgeCare works across the whole early care and education system, not just one slice of it. We're not a vendor; we're a partner working to solve the same challenges you face every day.

We're in state agencies running Pre-K and reimagining licensing. We're collaborating with counties to administer far-reaching subsidy programs. We're helping CCR&Rs better serve their communities and demonstrate their impact.

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Who we work with

We are partnering with government agencies, school districts, and non-profit organizations from coast to coast.

We envision a future where high-quality, affordable early care and education is easily accessible for all.

A human-centered technology platform

Our solutions are accessible, culturally responsive, and configurable enough to meet the unique needs of any state, district, or community.

A unified Pre-K system that grows with your goalsLearn More
Make, track, and report referrals for child care and related resourcesLearn More
Families can search and apply for multiple sources of funding at onceLearn More
One-stop-shop for families to learn about the services they may be eligible forLearn More
Recruit, onboard, and maintain licensing statusLearn More
Coaching, TA, professional development, and workforce registryLearn More
Improve, manage, and assess providers for higher qualityLearn More
Eligible providers apply for and receive public fundsLearn More
Families apply for and receive funds for child careLearn More
Manage your Tri-Share applications, payments, and employer engagement with confidenceLearn More
Monitor and mitigate fraud in your publicly funded early childhood programsLearn More

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Why BridgeCare?

We are a passionate team of ECE experts and advocates working to turn the dream of quality care and education for everyone into reality.

  • Approachable team
  • One-stop-shop solution
  • Human-centered design
  • Configurable & modular
  • Fast implementations
  • Real-time data & analytics

Elevate your ECE system

Supporting the ECE ecosystem is complex, but it's all we do. If you can dream it, we can bring your vision to life.

CCR&Rs

Resource and referral orgs are using BridgeCare to help connect families with care, build a stronger workforce, and support administration of local subsidy programs.

  • One-stop-shop for families
  • Streamlined referral and case management
  • Clear impact reporting and data dashboards
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Our Impact

We believe that impact starts at the system level. BridgeCare provides the foundation upon which the dream of affordable, accessible, high-quality care and education for everyone becomes a reality.

  • 15+States Use BridgeCare
  • ~$1bProgram Funding Managed in BridgeCare
  • 500K+Families Use BridgeCare

Industry recognition

Don't just take our word for it. BridgeCare has been vetted, validated, and recognized with some of the most prestigious awards and certifications available in the field of social impact technology.

Want to learn more? Talk to one of our ECE specialists.

We are eager to learn about your community and design a solution that meets your needs. Let’s jump in!

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