Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions

Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions (PDCS) is a consulting firm specializing in the design and optimization of childcare and dependent care strategies. We advise employers, universities, and childcare operators on building care solutions that meet the needs of today’s workforce and tomorrow’s families. Our clients span healthcare, tech, higher ed, and early learning. With over 75 years of combined expertise in HR, Work-Life, and Early Childhood Education, our team delivers practical, sustainable models that work. Pendulum was founded by Fran McIntyre, whose 30+ years in early childhood education, including the launch of Children’s Creative Learning Centers (CCLC) in 1992, have shaped a career focused on helping organizations offer high-quality, employee-centered care benefits. Since 2015, she has led Pendulum in supporting clients nationwide. Our team is for known for our collaborative approach, long-term thinking, and commitment to excellence, partnering with each client to deliver solutions that truly serve working families.