3.27
2023-06-15
We’ve simplified the UI to make Winnie easier to use. Important FYI for child care providers: your Business Dashboard has moved and can now be accessed on the Settings page. Thanks for using Winnie!
3.26
2023-04-05
Thank you for using Winnie! Starting in this version, we’re no longer supporting the ability for users to post questions or comment on existing posts. Instead, we’re focusing on building out our vetted, curated resources section at https://winnie.com/resources.
3.25
2023-03-20
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.24.1
2023-02-21
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.22
2022-11-04
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.21.5
2022-09-01
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.21.4
2022-08-19
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version, we have updated our location pins to better represent the type of care and quality you can expect from our listings, in addition to a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.21.3
2022-07-27
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.21.2
2022-06-27
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this release we’ve made it easier for child care providers to sign up through the app. We’ve also removed the old Messages tab to make room for something even better (stay tuned!) — in the meantime, any messages you get from Winnie will go straight to your email.
3.21.1
2022-05-11
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.21
2022-04-20
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.20.7
2022-03-23
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.20.6
2021-09-10
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.20.1
2020-12-30
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.19
2020-10-28
Thanks for being a part of the Winnie family! In this release we've streamlined the functionality of the app to make it easier and faster to find quality child care and early education programs. You'll find a new top-level search option for school age care as well as new search filters such as Montessori schools, 24-hour daycares, drop-in care and more.
3.18.2
2020-10-02
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.18.1
2020-09-11
Finally, some good news for families impacted by school closures. Now you can use Winnie to find local providers that offer care and distance learning support for elementary age kids by tapping the School Age button on the Home tab. Stay healthy and thank you for being a member of the Winnie family!
3.17.1
2020-08-14
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.17
2020-07-17
Thanks for being a part of the Winnie family! In this update we’ve added support for Sign In With Apple as well as updated functionality for child care providers looking to promote their programs on Winnie. Wishing you good health!
3.16.3
2020-06-17
Thanks for being a part of the Winnie family. In addition to the usual bug fixes and performance improvements, this update contains a new “COVID-19 Health & Safety” field that you can see on daycare and preschool pages to help you make more informed decisions for your family. Wishing you good health!
3.16.2
2020-05-19
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.16.1
2020-04-10
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.16
2020-03-04
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.15.1
2020-02-13
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! We’ve got an exciting update for you:
* The Search tab now includes an hours filter so you can search for local child care based on custom hours that you specify as well as overnight, weekend and after care.
* Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.15
2019-12-22
Happy Holidays! We’ve got a major update for you:
* The Search tab will now feature filters more prominently. Try applying filters like age, openings and more to refine your searches for child care and kids activities.
* The Forums tab has been given a fresh coat of paint. Parenting topic pages are now more engaging and easier to read.
* Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.14.1
2019-09-30
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! We hope you are enjoying the start of fall. In this version we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.14
2019-08-20
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! While you were gearing up for back-to-school, we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.13.1
2019-06-28
Thank you for using Winnie! In this version, we made a few bug fixes and performance improvements. Oh and in case you missed it: we recently overhauled our home and search tabs.
HOME TAB: We’ve made it easier for you to find nearby places. Right below the search shortcuts, you can now toggle between featured and saved places. Not in the mood to explore? Catch up on the best discussions from Winnie’s community using the featured posts section in feed.
SEARCH TAB: Winnie’s search experience has been simplified. By default, you will see the best local child care providers, kids activities, parks and more. Tap the search field to change your location, access shortcuts or type in a specific query. You can still narrow your search results with filters. To reset the map to its original state, just tap on the near me icon.
3.13
2019-06-19
School may be out for the summer but Winnie is still in session! We’ve been hard at work overhauling our home and search tabs.
HOME TAB: We’ve made it easier for you to find nearby places from the home tab. Right below the search shortcuts, you can now toggle between featured and saved places.
Not in the mood to explore? Catch up on the best discussions from Winnie’s community using the featured posts section in feed.
SEARCH TAB: Winnie’s search experience has been simplified. By default, the search tab will show you the best local child care providers, kids activities, parks and more. Tap the search field to change your location, access shortcuts or type in a specific query. You can still narrow your search results with filters.
Oh and if you need to reset the map to its original state, just tap on the near me icon.
3.12.1
2019-05-03
Thank you for using Winnie! In this version, we zapped some more bugs and also made a few performance enhancements.
Oh and in case you missed it: we launched Winnie Premium to help parents supercharge their child care search. We strongly believe that parents should be able to find the best local child care providers with ease, transparency and safety. If you upgrade, you’ll get access to a concierge that can make inquiries to daycares & preschools on your behalf, early notice of new openings and provider license and citation history.
Profiles will reflect Premium membership status and you can manage your subscription from settings. For more, head over to winnie.com/premium.
3.12
2019-04-22
Today, we’re launching Winnie Premium to help parents supercharge their child care search. We strongly believe that parents should be able to find the best local child care providers with ease, transparency and safety. If you upgrade, you’ll get access to a concierge that can make inquiries to daycares & preschools on your behalf, early notice of new openings and provider license and citation history.
Profiles will reflect Premium membership status and you can manage your subscription from settings. For more, head over to winnie.com/premium.
Also, a few other areas of the app received a fresh coat of paint. We hope you enjoy the new look and feel!
3.11
2019-03-05
Thank you for using Winnie! Here’s what’s new on place pages:
We’ve simplified place pages so you can easily get in contact with local daycares, preschools and family friendly businesses.
Daycares and preschools in select markets now feature quality indicators including certifications, awards and accreditations. You can also view complete licensing & safety details to help you find the very best child care.
3.10
2019-02-12
Our New Year’s resolution is to help parents find the best child care nearby! Here’s what’s new:
* The search tab features local daycares, preschools, kids activities & more family-friendly businesses
* You can search for daycares and preschools separately using shortcuts at the top of the home feed and search tab
* Topics received lots of extra love and now have their very own tab called Forums
* Zapped some pesky bugs
3.9.1
2018-12-21
Happy Holidays! We’ve got one more gift for you:
* Places are easier to browse in your searches for family friendly locations
* You can also save places you find through searches and view them later on your profile
* Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.9
2018-12-08
The holidays are here and we’ve decked the halls! We’ve got a major update:
• Redesigned the Home tab from the ground up to make it more relevant, more engaging, and easier to read.
• Local content will now be featured more prominently on the Home tab, and we added shortcuts to the most popular searches.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.8.2
2018-10-10
We asked parents all over the country to vote for their favorite local spots and the results are in! Check out the winners from the "Family Favorites" button on the Search tab.
3.8.1
2018-09-03
Thanks for being a part of our community of parents! This update fixes a small bug when liking a comment. Feel free to share the love now!
3.8
2018-08-23
Thanks for being part of the Winnie family! Here’s what’s new:
* You will now see replies on profile pages, and you can filter by post type to make it easier to browse.
* Replies will also be surfaced in keyword search when relevant, making it much easier to find specific recommendations in search!
* New and improved account settings on your profile: enable/disable emails, turn on/off specific notification types, or adjust profile visibility.
3.7
2018-06-06
* Find things to do this summer! When searching for Activities, users in DC, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City will now see buttons on select pages that allow you to view class schedules at that location or enroll in activities through Pearachute.
* Now when you create a new post, you can control the context by changing the location or adding relevant topics such as Breastfeeding or Working Parents. When you add topics to your post, it will be automatically shown to other parents interested in those topics.
* The most interesting and lively discussions on Winnie will now appear in your feed as Featured Posts.
3.6
2018-05-04
* New in this release: post titles! Now you can add a descriptive title or question to any new post.
* We’ve also made major UI improvements to the Home feed to make it easier to read and more personalized to you.
* Assorted bug fixes and enhancements to keep Winnie running smoothly. Send us your feedback at info@winnie.com!
3.5
2018-04-05
* We've improved the Home feed to make it more relevant to the age of your children. Tap the Settings button at the top of feed for customization options.
* Now you can "Favorite" any topic such as Breastfeeding, Working Parents, Education and more to see more posts about that topic in your feed.
* You can also "Hide" any topic and you'll never see posts about that topic in your feed.
* Explore our many parenting topic communities from the Search tab!
3.4
2018-03-09
* RATINGS ARE HERE! Finally, you can rate the places you go with your kids, and see a place's overall rating in search results. So head over to the app to give your favorite places the 5 stars they deserve!
* Psst... like cute, free kid's stuff? Check your profile for a special limited time offer from Winnie <3
* Now when you reach the end of a post page, we'll show you related posts you might want to check out next.
* Major improvements to signup, login and onboarding! It's now easier and faster than ever get started on Winnie.
* International users rejoice! We've fixed a bug that made it harder to enter a postal code outside of the United States.
3.3.1
2018-01-05
Thanks for being part of our community of parents! This update makes the Facebook signup experience smoother and fixes a small bug in feed display.
3.3
2018-01-03
- We’ve made big improvements to the Home feed! We’ll now show you a preview of the most recent comment, with a reply box right inline so you can hop into the conversation.
- Now you’ll see a special “Featured Post” header on the best posts and discussions, including trending posts and posts that were featured in our weekly digest emails.
3.2
2017-12-07
* Big improvements to directory search, making it easier to find the kid-friendly places around you, no matter where you are.
* We now highlight nearby places with parent reviews by displaying a snippet of the top review in search results.
* Notifications, bookmarks, and comments now automatically page in more content when you scroll down.
* Assorted performance improvements and bug fixes.
3.1
2017-10-19
* We made it easier to find specific facilities like changing tables, restrooms, nursing spots and more — all from the Search tab.
* New keyword suggestions help you find you the information parents search for the most, like dinner ideas or tips for saving money.
* You can now see more information on daycare & preschool pages, including program details and enrollment information.
* We made big improvements to child care search! You can apply filters such as age, schedule and more to find exactly what you need.
* Missing info on a place you love? Now you can tell us about it right from your feed with the Review button.
* If you're waiting in line for an iPhone X, good news — Winnie is ready to go on your new phone!
3.0.2
2017-09-16
iOS 11 is here and we're so excited! This version of Winnie adds full compatibility for iOS 11, so be sure to update as soon as possible. Here's what else is new:
* MAJOR improvements to Search. You will find it works a lot better in all parts of the country and it is far less likely to show out-of-date information.
* Topic pages may now be shared, and will open in the app if Winnie is installed.
* We found some ways the app could crash, and fixed them. Magic!
* The app now should launch much more quickly and be more responsive.
* We're back to the good ol' blue icon. Stay tuned for something spooky in October though...
As always, thank you for being a member of our community. If you're enjoying the app, please consider leaving us a star or five on the App Store!
3.0.1
2017-08-30
It's back-to-school season and we've got a great lil update for you. Pay attention; this will be on the quiz!
* Did you know you can use the new search tab to look up ANY keyword on Winnie? It's true! Try a query like "best toddler shoes" or "birthday party ideas" to look up previous posts and discussions with helpful info.
* Scouting places has been improved substantially, and you can provide more info such as name, place type and more.
* Special back-to-school app icon to doll up your home screen!
* We have a LOT of content these days, so search results, topic pages and profile pages now scroll infinitely.
* You can now share a link to any of the topic pages with friends outside of Winnie.
* We also made a bunch of small improvements for a faster & more reliable app experience.
As always, thank you for using Winnie!
3.0
2017-08-09
Thanks for using Winnie! We've got a HUGE update for you. Seriously, you don't want to miss this one:
- Bye bye Directory tab, hello Search tab! Now in addition to local places, you can search our huge database of parenting wisdom for anything you might want to learn about, from the best stroller for twins to sleep training advice.
- Local search has also been improved, making it easier to find the best places near you to eat, play, learn and more, including helpful filters to narrow your search.
- Also new on the Search tab is the ability to browse and post by topic. We're making it easier for you to connect with other parents around the issues that are important to you, such as blended families, working parents, single parents and more.
- Feeling neighborly? You can now switch to a "Local Posts" feed that only shows you discussions and reviews near your home location.
- You can now bookmark posts as well as places, and both can be found on your profile.
- iPhone pros will be happy to hear you can now use 3D Touch to preview content from feed and all around the app. Push and pop away!
- You can now share text, links and photos straight into Winnie from other apps or your mobile browser.
- We've addressed a bug that would sometimes cause the app to crash for iPhone 5 users.
As always, send feedback and questions to use at info@winnie.com. We hope you love the update!
2.3.1
2017-05-11
This is a small update that fixes a crash that was affecting users viewing web page links from feed.
2.3
2017-04-19
Thank you for using Winnie! If you're enjoying the app, don't forget to head over to our App Store page and leave a review! Here's what's new in this version:
* We've got a new app icon! Because parents are superheroes.
* Posts in your home feed now have a Send button that you can use to share something interesting with a friend, or post it on social media.
* Replying to posts got a lot better. You can now attach multiple photos and use stickers, as well as search and insert links to Winnie place pages.
* Major performance improvements, especially around feed scrolling and image loading.
* Fixed a bug relating to Facebook login and made the app more robust in poor network conditions.
2.2
2017-03-21
Thanks for using Winnie! We have a HUGE update for you. Here's what's new:
* You may now post and comment anonymously. Just select the "Anon" box in the post composer or tap your profile photo next to the reply box.
* No more typos! Now you can edit posts, reviews, and comments by selecting the Edit option from the dropdown menu.
* We've made improvements to the home feed to give great posts more distribution and improve the app experience for everyone.
* See something great on Winnie? Now you can share it with anyone! Just select "Share This Post" from the dropdown menu to get the URL.
* When writing reviews or attaching locations to posts it's now a LOT easier to find the place you're looking for, especially when it's in another city.
* You may now see a list of people who liked a post and navigate to their profiles. Explore the awesome parents on Winnie!
* User profiles now show older posts when you scroll instead of only displaying the most recent ones.
Finally, if you've read this far and you love using Winnie, why not pop over to our page and leave a review? Your feedback means the world to us!