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Redfin Becomes First Major Real Estate Portal to Partner With Winnie to Display Childcare
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Redfin Becomes First Major Real Estate Portal to Partner With Winnie to Display Childcare Information on Home Listings News provided by Redfin Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X Home searchers can now see nearby childcare options as they browse homes for sale on Redfin SE
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Information on Home Listings News provided by Redfin Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X Home searchers can now see nearby childcare options as they browse homes for sale on Redfin SEATTLE , Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Redfin ( redfin.com ), the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket, today announced a partnership with Winnie ( winnie.com )—the largest marketplace for childcare and early education in the U.S.—to bring local childcare information to every for-sale home listing on Redfin. Continue Reading Redfin Partners With Winnie to Display Childcare Information Speed Speed Home searchers can now view daycare and preschool options closest to each listing, along with details on distance from the home, reviews, financial aid, staff certifications and other key data points to paint a full picture of what childcare looks like in an area. This information is now available on Redfin's desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. "When you're buying a home, you're also choosing a neighborhood that works for your family," said Ariel Dos Santos, Redfin Chief Product and Design Officer.
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Redfin is now showing local daycare and preschool info right on its home listings through a partnership with Winnie. This helps families choose neighborhoods faster, which could attract more users to Redfin's website and app.
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Redfin partnered with childcare marketplace Winnie to display local daycare and preschool information directly on home listings.
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Redfin benefits from increased user utility and engagement, while competing real estate portals face pressure to match this family-focused feature.
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