Pay your staff with Playground's full service payroll, tax filing, and time tracking tool.
5.0 Star Rating
Part of an all-in-one child care solution
Run payroll directly from your child care management system
Consolidate your payroll systems so that your business isn't being run across multiple systems. It can all be done in Playground.
Authenticated Reviewer
Karen B.
Director
Effortless child care payroll
Run payroll as many times as you need each month—without extra charges.
Payroll taxes are automatically calculated, deducted, and paid for you
We don’t just calculate your taxes, we file them with the right government agencies every time you run payroll.
Automatic tax filing
Employee onboarding
Simple scheduling & time tracking
Dedicated staff mobile app
Free migration of previous employer payroll data
Direct deposit or check payments
W-2s and 1099s sent to your employees and contractors automatically
No forgotten forms or signatures. It's all stored and organized online.
Time tracking and staff scheduling built in
Effortlessly track your employees’ hours, breaks, and PTO. It’s all synced to your payroll.
Automate tax compliance
Avoid costly tax mistakes before they happen
We keep track of changing tax laws and make the required calculations for you across federal, state, and local levels.
Track lunches, breaks, PTO, and more
No missed forms or signatures
Auto-calculations for fewer mistakes
Authenticated Reviewer
Amanda A.
Director
5.0 Rating
Capterra
Simple, honest pricing. No hidden fees.
Get the payroll, benefits, and HR tools your child care business needs all in one place.
Your success is our success:
No long-term contract
Free account setup
Grows with your business
Cancel anytime
Simple Payroll Package
Everything you need to hire, onboard, and pay child care employees.
$40
/mo
plus $10/mo per employee
Package Includes:
Full-service payroll including W-2s and 1099s
Support & dedicated account manager
Unlimited payroll runs
Employee profiles and self-service
Hiring and onboarding
Dedicated staff mobile app
Employee financial benefits
Payroll and time-off reports
Custom admin permissions
Integrations for accounting, including Quickbooks Online
Time tracking, staff scheduling, & PTO
Integrated with Playground child care management system
