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In the news release, Procare Solutions Releases 2026 Child Care Business Trends Report, issued 04-Mar-2026 by Procare Solutions over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Procare Solutions Releases 2026 Child Care Business Trends Report

DENVER, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, a leader in child care management software, released our fourth annual Child Care Business Trends Report, offering a detailed look at the challenges and opportunities shaping early childhood education in the year ahead. The report draws on survey responses from nearly 5,000 early childhood education professionals and usage data from nearly 40,000 child care centers.

Together, these insights provide a comprehensive snapshot of the industry, highlighting how educators continue to navigate four key challenges: hiring and retaining staff, enrollment management, access to public funding and professional development.

Other findings in the report include:

• 41% of centers are operating under capacity.
• 43% of respondents said burnout and staff well-being is a major challenge.
• 31% of respondents say they rely on grants to run their businesses.
• 63% of teachers report managing classroom behavior as their primary challenge.

Accelerated technology adoption is another key theme, underscoring the importance of child care management software and a shift in attitudes towards AI usage in the classroom.

• 78% of leaders report using child care management software.
• 79% say child care software saves them significant time, allowing more focus on children.
• 65% of teachers identify communication tools as the most valuable software feature.
• 39% say they now use AI tools, a 77% increase from last year's report.

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By using technology such as child care management software, educators are better equipped to overcome the challenges outlined in this report. The growing adoption of digital tools demonstrates that child care professionals are evolving to meet increasing operational demands and the needs of today's families.

"Progress is within reach," says Sam Loveland, Chief Customer Officer of Procare Solutions. "By investing in professional development and mentorship within classrooms and extending that commitment to family engagement and advocacy, we can strengthen early childhood education at every level of government."

The report also highlights trends in curriculum and assessments, family engagement, managing finances and security and compliance. Together, these insights will help child care leaders make informed decisions to support daily operations and strengthen the experience for children, families and staff.

Download your free copy of the 2026 Procare Solutions Child Care Business Report to make informed decisions on how to help your program thrive.

For more information or to schedule an interview about the report, email Karli Jerabek, Marketing Specialist at Procare Solutions, at knjerabek@procaresoftware.com.

About Procare Solutions

For over 30 years, Procare Solutions has been dedicated to empowering early childhood educators by providing products and services that enable them to focus on the care, safety and education of children. 

We recognize the responsibility that comes with nurturing and educating children, which is why child care management solutions are designed to automate business processes, help ensure safety and compliance, communicate with families and provide educational resources and training to help teachers and children thrive. 

Over 40,000 satisfied customers have chosen Procare Solutions as their trusted partner in providing exceptional care for young minds.

Procare Solutions is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500 and Fortune 1000. To learn more, visit ProcareSolutions.com.

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Loveland to Lead Customer Success and Value Initiatives

DENVER, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, a leader in child care management software, announced the appointment of Sam Loveland as Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Loveland will be responsible for advancing the customer experience and enabling early childhood education providers to maximize the benefits of Procare.

Loveland brings extensive experience in building world-class customer organizations at leading software-as-a-service companies. Most recently, she served as Chief Customer Officer at Salesloft, where she oversaw customer success and renewals, professional services, alliances, support and training. Before Salesloft, she led ServiceNow's Customer Success organization, managing a 500-member global team focused on driving product adoption and customer value.

"Procare stands at the heart of the child care ecosystem, reshaping how centers operate and thrive. I'm excited to help our customers fully harness the power of Procare to help them achieve maximum value while delivering an outstanding customer experience."

Throughout her career, Loveland has held leadership positions at market-leading companies including Salesforce, Yammer (Microsoft) and FinancialForce, where she managed critical functions such as professional services, customer success, renewals, support and training. She also spent more than eight years at Deloitte Consulting, specializing in customer relationship management strategy and processes. Her career began as a software developer for large, global financial institutions.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sam as our Chief Customer Officer," said Joe Gomes, CEO of Procare Solutions. "Her customer-focused mindset aligns with our commitment to deliver solutions that strengthen connections between center directors, staff and families. With her proven expertise in building customer success programs, Sam will play a key role in supporting our expanding community of early childhood educators across the nation."

Loveland's appointment comes as Procare Solutions continues to grow its presence in the child care industry by helping child care leaders streamline operations, enhance family communication and maintain regulatory compliance.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in quantitative economics from the University of California San Diego and an MBA from Columbia University.

About Procare Solutions 

For over 30 years, Procare Solutions has been dedicated to empowering early childhood educators by providing products and services that enable them to focus on the care, safety and education of children. 

We recognize the responsibility that comes with nurturing and educating children, which is why our child care management solutions are designed to automate business processes, help ensure safety and compliance, communicate with families and provide educational resources and training to help teachers and children thrive. 

Over 40,000 satisfied customers have chosen Procare Solutions as their trusted partner in providing exceptional care for young minds.

Procare Solutions is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Fortune 1000. For more information, please visit ProcareSolutions.com.

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