🏫 For preschool directors

Military families are searching for your school right now.

If you don't have a web presence, they can't find you. NearBase builds your website, lists your school, and puts you in front of thousands of military families during PCS season — the most intense childcare search period of the year.

300K+
military families PCS every year — peak season May–August
40–60
hours a family spends searching for preschools during a PCS move
150+
NCR programs on NearBase — and families are searching daily
8:1
return on investment from a single NearBase enrollment
The visibility problem

The best preschools are often the least findable.

Military families searching from 1,000 miles away rely entirely on what they can find online. If your school isn't there, they can't choose you.

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Invisible to searching families

Programs without a web presence simply don't exist to families searching remotely before a PCS move. No website means no visibility — no matter how good the program is.

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PCS season is a narrow window

Most military families finalize preschool decisions 60-90 days before their report date. If they can't find you in that window, the spot fills with someone else's child.

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Stale directory listings aren't enough

Care.com and Google show outdated profiles with no waitlist data, no military context, and no match scoring. Families can't tell if your program is right for their family from a name and address.

Partnership tiers

Choose the right level for your school.

Every tier includes a verified NearBase listing visible to thousands of military families searching in your area. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.

Starter
$49/mo

Get your school on the NearBase map and in front of military families immediately. No website build required.

  • Full verified NearBase listing
  • Match Score visible to premium families
  • Military family badge on your profile
  • Waitlist data reporting access
  • Basic inquiry analytics
  • Listed in base-specific search results
Get started →
Partner
$299/mo

Full visibility, featured placement, and the tools to manage your own listing in real time. For schools serious about reaching military families.

  • Everything in Presence
  • Featured placement in search results
  • Verified partner badge on all profiles
  • Real-time self-update dashboard
  • Respond to family reports directly
  • Priority support + quarterly review
Get started →
The math

One enrollment pays for years of NearBase.

Average NCR enrollment (30 children)$36,000/mo
NearBase Presence plan$149/mo
NearBase as % of revenue0.4%
One NearBase enrollment (annual tuition)$14,400/yr
Return on investment — first enrollment8:1
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Freelancer website vs NearBase
A freelancer charges $1,500–$8,000 one-time for a site that needs ongoing maintenance. NearBase charges $149/mo — includes the listing, the website, and maintenance. And the site is yours permanently.
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PCS season timing matters
Military families make preschool decisions 60–90 days before their report date. May through August is peak. Get listed before the season peaks — not after it.
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Military families are loyal families
A military family who finds your school through NearBase and has a great experience doesn't just enroll once. They tell every military spouse group they're part of. Word of mouth in that community is powerful and fast.
The website offer

No website? We build one for you — within the week.

Many of the best preschools in the NCR have no web presence at all. Military families searching from out of state can't find them. We change that with five professional pages that represent your school the way it deserves.

1
Home
Your mission, warmth, and first impression
2
About
Your story, your team, your philosophy
3
Programs
Ages served, curriculum, hours, tuition overview
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Enrollment
How to apply, waitlist info, what to expect
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NearBase Profile
Linked directly to live family search results
What you get
Built within one week of signing up
Mobile-optimized for families searching on phones
Professional design that reflects your school's quality
Hosted and maintained by NearBase — no tech skills needed
The site belongs to your school. You keep it forever.
Compare the costs
Freelancer: $1,500–$8,000 one-time + ongoing maintenance costs
NearBase Presence: $149/mo — listing + website + maintenance included

Ready to get your school on the map?

We list founding partner schools free for 60 days. No commitment required to start.

Or email directly: kellybrown@nearbase.net · We respond within 24 hours.

Directors: claim your free school profile →

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