Early Care and Education
Unlock the potential for efficient Early Care and Education Fund Management
Transform Early Care, Ensuring an Environment where Centers Thrive and Children Flourish
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Maximize Your Money
Funding for early child care can come from many sources: federal, state, local, and private funds.
We know that braided or blended funds are necessary to support comprehensive and high quality early childhood education. Whether it’s state-level public funding, private grants, parent contributions, or a combination of any other funding sources, the ClassWallet platform streamlines the process of making sure funds go to the right people, for the right purpose.
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Streamline Mixed Delivery Systems
ClassWallet promotes flexibility in accessing early care and education services.
Our digital wallet purchasing and reimbursement platform simplifies the management and administration of diverse program types, such as Pre-K, Head Start, family care homes, public and private child care centers, and other community-based organizations.
Proven Solution for Simplifying the Administration of Early Care Funding
Quality Rated Restoration Grants
Pyramid Model Training Grants
School Age Grants
Health and Safety Grants
CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
Leveraging Technology for Greater Impact: GA DECAL’s Strides in Early Care and Education
Did you know that investing in early childhood education can yield significant returns for a state's economy? Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is proving this to be true. Through a holistic approach, smart investments in technology – like partnering with ClassWallet – and a commitment to continuous improvement, they're working to provide every child in Georgia with equal access to high-quality early care and education.
Comprehensive Services
DECAL administers a wide range of programs, from Georgia's Pre-K Program to Quality Rated and Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS)
Embracing Technology
DECAL leveraged technology to efficiently manage $2.2 billion in COVID relief funding
Investing in the Future
DECAL's work is a strategic investment in Georgia's economic future, recognizing the critical role that accessible childcare plays in the workforce
If you’re ready for kindergarten, then you’re much more likely to do well in kindergarten and be reading on grade level by third grade. And if you are reading on grade level by third grade, you’re statistically more likely to succeed on many other metrics in life.
Rian Ringsrud, Deputy Commissioner of Finance & Administration for DECAL
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Georgia DECAL by the Numbers
Enable Child Care Best Practices with Digital Wallets
Transform program operations, streamlining processes to be easier, more efficient, and more accountable.
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ClassWallet offers an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly solution for payments, purchases, and reimbursements.
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Our platform empowers providers with minimum staff requirements, maximum compliance, and oversight.
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Ensure schools, vendors, and providers meet program standards.
Improved Tracking and Transparency
ClassWallet offers a transparent and accountable record of transactions, allowing parents, providers, and policymakers to monitor the allocation and use of child care funds.
Funds and Account Management
Streamline the management of early care and education (ECE) funding (e.g., stipends, child care vouchers, scholarships, etc.) by providing digital wallets that allow for precise control over spending access and user permissions for different funding sources.
Bill Payment
Automate the accounts payable process for early childhood public funding through a closed-loop network of vendors, ensuring timely and accurate payment for services rendered.
Reporting
Generate audit-ready reports for early ECE public funding by incorporating internal review and approval workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Purchasing and Procurement
Simplify the procurement process for resources and services for ECE providers, centers, and classrooms by offering a curated e-commerce marketplace specifically tailored to their needs, accompanied by detailed reporting to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Reimbursements
Facilitate a paperless reimbursement process for early child care providers by automating receipt collection and seamlessly linking bank accounts, reducing administrative burden and improving efficiency in the management of public funds.
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Streamline Head Start Purchasing Processes with ClassWallet’s Marketplace
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