Trusted childcare, wherever life happens.
Playdate brings vetted, background-checked caregivers directly into the restaurants, shops, and events you already love, so parents can finally show up, and venues can finally welcome the whole family.
One platform, three sides of the same relief.
Parents, caregivers, and venues each get a purpose-built experience, all connected to the same trusted network.
Show up, drop in.
One-time profile setup for your family. After that, booking a caregiver at a partner venue takes seconds.
- Create your child's profile once
- Reserve care at check-in or ahead of time
- Check on your child in person anytime; live camera check-ins are coming soon, depending on the venue
Welcome families without adding staff.
We staff and manage the childcare program. You get longer stays, bigger tickets, and a real point of difference.
- We handle sourcing, vetting & scheduling
- Parents book directly through Playdate
- You get a safety & ops packet, done for you
Work shifts that fit you.
Claim open sessions near you, get paid hourly, and keep your tips.
- Share your info & complete a background check
- Claim shifts at nearby venues
- Grow into Mentor tier as you build experience
Built for parents who don't take chances.
Every session, every caregiver, every time: no exceptions.
Full background checks
Every caregiver clears a registry & background check before their first shift: no exceptions.
Camera monitoring: coming soon
Live camera monitoring is an optional feature we're building for parents who want to check in during a session, and availability will depend on the venue. It isn't part of the Boise pilot yet. Every caregiver still clears a background check and CPR/First-Aid certification before their first session.
CPR & First-Aid certified
Every caregiver is certified before day one, with ongoing safety and de-escalation training for Mentor tier.
Small, consistent ratios
We hold caregivers to 1 caregiver per 4-6 kids (at or stricter than state minimums, by choice).
Be first in line for the Boise pilot.
Tell us who you are and we'll reach out as soon as your spot opens up, whether that's a table for your family, a shift for you, or a partnership for your venue.
No spam, ever. We'll only email you about the Boise pilot launch.