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About

Playground is a software company focused on the child care and early childhood education sectors. It builds a management platform designed to handle the administrative operations of child care centers, from enrollment and billing to daily reporting. The company's founders, named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, have a personal background in early childhood education, which informs the product's development.

The company's platform is used by thousands of schools across the United States, and it has secured several statewide contracts. Playground has raised over $10M in funding to support its growth and product development.

The company's stated cultural ethos centers on Ownership, Craftsmanship, and Empathy. Its benefits package includes competitive salaries with equity, health insurance, 3 weeks of paid time off, an annual education stipend, and daily in-office lunch.

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