End the NYC Daycare Staffing Scramble.
Reliable Floaters & Flexible Work.

Connecting NYC Daycare Centers with Fully Cleared, Trained ECE Floaters for Reliable Coverage.
Offering Educators Flexible, Rewarding Work.

Become a Circle Time Floater

Flexible Scheduling

Choose shifts that fit your life. Work when you want, where you want across our network of NYC centers.

Quality Center Matches

Work in supportive, pre-vetted NYC daycare centers that value professional floaters.

Smooth & Supported

We handle the paperwork, OCFS background checks (per center), and provide training to get you ready quickly.

How It Works for Floaters

1

Apply & Qualify

Share your ECE experience & credentials. Our screening process identifies skilled, reliable educators ready for flexible work.

2

Get Cleared & Trained

We guide you through OCFS clearance (for specific partner centers) and provide training on essential floater skills.

3

Accept Shifts & Thrive

Receive notifications for floater shifts that match your availability and preferences. Make a difference, reliably.

Join Our Floater Team

For Employers

Find qualified staff quickly and reliably:

1

Request Coverage Easily

Use our simple system (coming soon!) to quickly request a floater when you have a staffing gap - planned or unplanned.

2

Receive Compliant Staff

Get a reliable, OCFS-cleared (specifically for *your* center license), and trained ECE floater ready to work independently.

3

Maintain Quality & Calm

Seamlessly cover gaps, meet ratios consistently, reduce director stress, and ensure uninterrupted quality care for your children.

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Reliable Staffing Solutions

For NYC Daycare Centers