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Automatic childcare receipts, happy families

Save time on billing and generate childcare receipts instantly with brightwheel.

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Streamlined billing and childcare receipts

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Reduce manual work

Save time with automated invoicing, receipts, and autopay. Families get receipts instantly after payment.

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Create recurring billing plans

Set payment schedules once and never worry about issuing receipts.

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Customize to your program

Save time with templates and adjust to fit your needs. Edit charges, add discounts, or split invoices between payers.

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Track payments in one place

View your finances in a central dashboard. Monitor payment activities and track open invoices at a glance.

An icon image of clock that represents the time-saving benefit of brightwheel.

Reduce manual work

Save time with automated invoicing, receipts, and autopay. Families get receipts instantly after payment.

An icon image of money that represents the billing feature of brightwheel.

Create recurring billing plans

Set payment schedules once and never worry about issuing receipts.

An icon image of heart that represents the communication feature of brightwheel.

Customize to your program

Save time with templates and adjust to fit your needs. Edit charges, add discounts, or split invoices between payers.

An icon image of documents that represents childcare center management tools in brightwheel.

Track payments in one place

View your finances in a central dashboard. Monitor payment activities and track open invoices at a glance.

How brightwheel simplifies billing

ECE webinar (Recorded on March 6, 2024)

Expert Tips on Invoicing and Payments from a Childcare Business CPA

Topics include:

  • What you need to know to improve profits
  • Common financial mistakes made in childcare businesses
  • How to save time, get paid on time, and track every dollar with brightwheel
  • Tips to stay on top of your finances using brightwheel's accurate, easy-to-use reporting

Brightwheel has more ways to support your childcare program

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Center management

Simplify administrative tasks with brightwheel’s all-in-one app & save up to 20 hours per month. Stay compliant with digital check-ins, health checks, and room ratio tracking.

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Communication

Build quality connections with families and staff. 95% of administrators & staff report brightwheel improves communication with families.

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Experience Curriculum

Upgrade to get Experience Curriculum: A complete, easy-to-implement curriculum system with digital lessons in brightwheel and hands-on learning materials mailed to you.

Frequently asked questions

Creating a receipt is simple with brightwheel billing. You can set up your billing once and let our system automatically generate and send receipts to families after each payment.

Receipts are sent to the email on file once payment is successfully processed. You can also view and print any desired invoices as needed.

For payments made using a credit card, receipts should be sent pretty quickly. For payments made using an ACH method, receipts can take up to 5-7 business days to issue after the payment is completed.

Payers can access financial reports for tax or reimbursement right in brightwheel.

Individual invoices or statements can be printed, which include the important information needed (EIN, charge details, dates of service). Or, the payment history can be exported. This export will include the following information: payment method, amount, date, and status; payer name; amount applied to invoice(s); invoice number(s); charges; and any dates of service that the provider added.

Yes, you can easily add sibling or special discounts to a student’s invoice and these discounts will show up on the issued childcare receipt.

No, families generally cannot claim childcare expenses without receipts. In order to claim these expenses for tax purposes, receipts are typically required as proof of payment. It is important to keep track of and retain receipts for any childcare expenses you wish to claim. Consult with your own attorney, CPA, or tax professional regarding your specific situation.

Review more insights & resources about childcare receipts

The 7-Step Guide to Stress-Free Childcare Billing

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A 2024 Tax Guide for Childcare Providers

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2023 Guide to Form 2441 and Childcare Tax Credits

Navigate Form 2441 with ease. Help families maximize their eligible childcare-related deductions and complete the form.

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