Phones parents can reach and a connection staff can count on.
Schools, daycares and childcare centers need to answer parents, run check-in and keep the office moving. We help you compare internet and phone options that fit your building and your day.
The problem
Why this gets complicated
Parents call all day: pickups, absences, questions and the occasional urgent call. When the phone rings while staff are busy with children, calls can be missed.
The connection supports more than it used to, including check-in and billing software, parent messaging, cameras and staff devices. A slow or dropped connection makes a busy morning harder.
Before you sign
What to look for
A few things worth checking before you sign anything.
Phones that reach someone
Ring groups, call menus and voicemail to email so parent calls reach the right person or get a quick call back.
A steady connection for the office
Check-in, billing and messaging tools need a dependable connection all day.
Separate networks
Keep guest or family Wi-Fi apart from your office systems. Talk with your IT provider about content filtering and security.
A plan for outages
Decide which systems must stay up, and whether a backup connection makes sense.
How we help
How our technology brokers help
We represent virtually every major carrier, so we can compare options side by side and recommend what fits. You have one point of contact from the first call to after you go live.
Learn your day
We look at how calls come in and what runs on your connection today.
Compare options
We compare internet, backup and phone options across the carriers we represent.
Plan around your hours
We help coordinate your install and switchover outside your busiest times when we can.
One point of contact
You have one team to call for ordering, installs and follow up.
FAQ
Common questions
Can parent calls ring more than one phone?
Yes. Many cloud phone systems include ring groups so a call can ring several phones at once, or forward to a cell.
Do you handle content filtering or network security?
No. Your IT provider handles that side. We focus on comparing internet and phone service, and we can work alongside your IT provider.
Can you help a center with more than one location?
Yes. We can compare options across your locations and help keep them organized.
Does it cost extra to go through you?
No. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.
Keep reading
Related solutions
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Move from an old phone system to cloud calling, video and messaging.
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Help comparing internet and phones so more of your budget goes to your mission.
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Talk to a technology broker.
Book a free 30-minute virtual meeting. Tell us what you have today and what you need, and we will compare your options. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.