Childcare & Daycare Staffing Made Simple

A platform built exclusively for daycares, early childhood centers, and preschools.

Built by compliance experts.

State licensing requirements are met by 100% of our workers.

Verified credentials beyond the basics.

Child care-specific profiles you can trust are accurate.

‍Deep understanding of the industry.

We know staffing is just a piece of the puzzle. Consider us an operational partner.

Trusted by over 1,000 childcare centers for staffing solutions.

From large multi-site networks like the YMCA, to faith-based preschools, to local after-school programs—we help all types of childcare centers stay fully staffed.

A streamlined, three step solution.

Your local daycare staffing agency, simplified. We help child care centers reduce the time and cost of hiring with fast, flexible access to fully compliant staff — whether you need a substitute teacher for the day or permanent daycare staff.

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How It Works

(1) Post

List your open shift or full-time role. Tandem supports both substitute and permanent childcare staffing.

(2) Match

Our platform and expert team find a qualified, credentialed educator — ready to work in licensed daycare and early childhood programs.

(3) Confirm

You receive the schedule and the worker’s full compliance file, ensuring a smooth and fully vetted hire.

Our Approach

We help you find both temporary and permanent staff.

A new approach to permanent hiring

Trial Run

Feel confident in the fit of a worker at your program long-term before making them a permanent offer. Seamless onboarding, no finder’s fees to us.

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A tried and true process

Substitutes

Book short-term workers when you’re in a bind or when you have a planned need. We’ll find you a sub 90% of the time.

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We keep it very simple

We charge a 35% fee on top of the worker's hourly rate.

$13/hr

You set the worker's hourly rate.

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$4.55/hr

Tandem's 35% service fee.

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$17.55/hr

This is what you'd pay per hour.

How can I bring the worker permanently onto my staff?

You can onboard workers after 120 hours of them working at your center at no additional cost.

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Ready to stay fully staffed?

For Child Care Centers and Daycares

Join the childcare centers that trust Tandem to keep their classrooms fully staffed, every day.

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For Child Care Workers

Pick up shifts based on your schedule and preferences. Find short term or permanent roles.