#1 software for childcare records
Maintain accurate childcare records
Maintain accurate childcare records
Eliminate unnecessary paperwork and spreadsheets. Manage all your records digitally in brightwheel.
Why brightwheel is #1 for record keeping in the childcare setting
Centralized record storage
Eliminate paper files and securely access all your childcare records digitally.
Custom form templates
Capture required information and stay in compliance with customizable templates.
Real-time updates
Record attendance, observations, and milestones as they happen.
Comprehensive reporting
View insightful data on attendance trends, health, developmental progress, and more.
Centralized record storage
Eliminate paper files and securely access all your childcare records digitally.
Custom form templates
Capture required information and stay in compliance with customizable templates.
Real-time updates
Record attendance, observations, and milestones as they happen.
Comprehensive reporting
View insightful data on attendance trends, health, developmental progress, and more.
Easily accessible and accurate childcare records
Early education resources
Streamline your enrollment records
Download these free form templates to gather essential information and simplify your admissions paperwork. Templates include:
- Registration form
- Developmental and health history form
- Emergency card
- Family volunteer form
- Emergency and disaster supply kit
Brightwheel has more ways to support your childcare program
Health checks
Monitor student and staff health by logging temperatures or illness symptoms.
Incident reports
Report and track incidents throughout the day to include in digital daily reports.
Seamlessly switch to brightwheel from other childcare management software
Easy onboarding trainings
Get access to guided training through brightwheel Academy, a comprehensive learning tool to help you, your staff, and families master using brightwheel.
Speedy support team
Brightwheel has the industry’s largest support team and will ensure that you get quick answers through live chat whenever you need them (response times are less than 1 minute!). Brightwheel’s support team plays a pivotal role in enabling new users to maximize every feature of the software.
Roster and rate card upload tool
Switching to brightwheel is easy when you upload your student rosters. The brightwheel team will import your roster and tuition rates into your brightwheel account so you have all of the information you need from day one.
One simple, transparent price
You won’t pay more as you use more features on brightwheel. Your price is based on enrollment capacity and you get access to all features on the platform.
Brightwheel vs. Procare
Switch to brightwheel, the leading childcare management software with tools for billing, communication, and admissions—all in one easy-to-use platform.
Frequently asked questions about childcare records
Absolutely! Brightwheel’s platform enables you to access records from any device, whether it’s a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can seamlessly switch between devices and continue where you left off.
Yes, with brightwheel’s customizable forms, you can tailor each child’s records to their specific needs. This feature allows for efficient data collection while still capturing individualized information for every child.
No, there is no limit on the number of records you can store with brightwheel. Our centralized storage system can accommodate a large volume of data, helping you keep all your records in one secure location.
Records are stored in individual student profiles, which can be accessed from anywhere through our cloud-based platform. Brightwheel also allows for easy organization and tracking of enrollment status, contact information, health details, and emergency contacts.
Guaranteeing the privacy of children’s records is a top priority. Brightwheel employs state-of-the-art encryption and multiple layers of security measures to protect sensitive information. Always ensure that you have robust passwords and limit access to authorized personnel only. To learn more about brightwheel’s security practices, visit brightwheel’s Security FAQs here.
Brightwheel offers transparent, all-inclusive pricing plans that scale with your program, often proving more cost-effective as you grow, with no hidden fees for essential features. Request pricing information to explore how brightwheel can benefit your program.
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