Partnering with Organizations to Plan, Develop & Strengthen Childcare and Early Childhood Education

We work with academic institutions, healthcare systems, employers, public agencies, and childcare organizations to plan, strengthen, and grow sustainable childcare and early learning programs.

Planning with purpose.
Leading with experience.

More than 30 years of operational leadership and consulting experience, helping organizations evaluate opportunities and move confidently from planning to implementation.

What we do

Services that move organizations from planning to action.

Strategic Planning

Clear vision & aligned priorities.

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Financial Modeling

Evaluate options, manage risk..

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Facility Planning

From planning to pre-opening.

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Experience across sectors

Led by Fran McIntyre

Fran McIntyre is the Founder and Managing Director of Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions (Pendulum DCS), where she advises organizations on childcare and early childhood education strategy, operations, financial sustainability, facility planning, and implementation.

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