175 S. 3rd St. Suite #PH2, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Exciting news! 🎉 We launched in Pennsylvania. Learn more here.
From posting a shift to confirmed coverage, Tandem handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: the children in your care.
Free to sign up, no contracts or monthly fees
Every substitute is fully vetted and compliant
You only pay when a substitute completes a shift
Trusted by child care centers nationwide
Create your center's profile in minutes. There are no contracts, no subscription fees, and no commitment. You only pay when a substitute works a shift.
List open shifts or full-time roles as they come up. Set the schedule, classroom requirements, and pay rate that works for your program.
Our platform and expert team find a credentialed, compliant educator in your area who is ready to work in your licensed program.
View the substitute's full profile, credentials, and compliance documents. Download and print their file ahead of the first shift so you're inspection-ready.
Tandem pays the substitute directly and bills your center only for hours worked. No payroll headaches, no surprise fees.
Whether it's a last-minute call-off or a long-term growth plan, Tandem has you covered.
A substitute calls in sick at 6 AM. Post the shift and get a qualified substitute matched before the day starts.
Vacations, personal days, professional development. Schedule coverage in advance so your ratios stay intact.
When a team member is out for weeks or months, Tandem provides consistent, reliable coverage for the duration.
Lost a substitute or employee? Keep your classroom open and running while you search for the right permanent hire.
Use part-time or contracted staff before you commit to full-time hires. Tandem helps you grow without the risk.
Book the same substitute every day to keep classrooms running smoothly. Continuity matters for children, families, and your team.
Quickly find qualified substitutes, stay compliant, and keep your classrooms running smoothly.
Every substitute comes with a downloadable compliance file ready for your personnel records and licensing inspections.
Use Tandem's trial run model to evaluate substitutes in your classroom before making a permanent hire. No buyout fees.
Post a shift and get matched with a qualified, available substitute the same day. Never scramble for coverage again.
Whether you need a sub for one shift or a long-term placement, Tandem adapts to your center's needs.
“We could request subs day-of, even hours before, and more often than not they were filled. Tandem helped us get through a rough staffing period to being 90% fully staffed every day."
.avif)
"Since partnering with Tandem, we've been able to confidently navigate multiple maternity leaves and recurring staffing challenges. Having that reliable support has given us a sense of security, knowing our classroom needs will be met without compromising care or consistency."
.avif)
"Tandem has helped us fill open roles while also bringing in great potential hires."
Everything you need to know about using Tandem for your child care program.
Join the child care centers that trust Tandem to keep their classrooms fully staffed, every day.
.avif)
.avif)