Childcare centers use secure check-in, cameras and parent communication apps, and must be reachable in an emergency.
Connectivity Counsel advises childcare and early education organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in childcare and early education
- Dependable internet with backup
- Camera and access-control connectivity
- Reliable phones with enhanced 911
- Content filtering
Recommended solutions for childcare and early education
Business Broadband
Business broadband delivers high download speeds over coaxial cable or shared fiber at a lower monthly cost than dedicated circuits, typically on a best-effort basis.
Internet Failover and Backup
Internet failover pairs your primary circuit with a second connection on a different technology or provider, switching automatically when the main link drops.
Hosted PBX and Business VoIP
A hosted PBX delivers business phone service over the internet, with auto attendants, call routing, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps, and no phone system hardware to maintain.
Managed Firewall
A managed firewall service designs, monitors, patches and updates your perimeter and cloud firewalls around the clock.
Managed Wi-Fi and LAN
Managed Wi-Fi and local area network services design, install, monitor and support your wireless and switching infrastructure.
POTS Line Replacement
POTS replacement moves elevator phones, fire and burglar alarms, fax machines and other analog devices from retiring copper lines to managed digital or cellular service.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by state licensing rules and Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act for 911. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
40 providers in our portfolio identify education as a core market. A sample:
- Convergia
- CyberMaxx
- DartPoints
- DYOPATH
- EarthLink
- Everstream
- Ezee Fiber
- Fatbeam
- Fidium
- GigTel
- Giltech
- GoNetspeed
- GoTo
- Granite
- IPv4 Depot
- Kinetic by Windstream
- Liminal
- Marco Technologies
- Mindsight
- Momentum Telecom
- Nextiva
- OnSip
- Powernet
- RingCentral
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do childcare and early education organizations need most?
Priorities typically include dependable internet with backup, camera and access-control connectivity and reliable phones with enhanced 911. Common solutions are business broadband, internet failover and backup and hosted pbx and business voip.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in childcare and early education?
Decisions are commonly shaped by state licensing rules and Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act for 911. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for childcare and early education technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.