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Flexible childcare scheduling software for your program

Flexible childcare scheduling software for your program

Save time creating daily schedules and operate your program at full capacity with brightwheel’s scheduling software.

Why brightwheel is the #1 childcare scheduling software

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Efficient schedule management

Create a daily routine for your students with schedules that are simple to design, update, and communicate.

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Save hours every week

Streamline your scheduling process with custom templates and ratio tracking.

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Flexible to meet your needs

Easily adjust schedules, add or remove activities, and adapt to changes in enrollment or staffing.

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Easy family communication

Enhance family engagement by sharing schedules and keeping parents informed about their child's daily routines.

An icon image of clipboard that represents record-keeping benefit of brightwheel.

Efficient schedule management

Create a daily routine for your students with schedules that are simple to design, update, and communicate.

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

Save hours every week

Streamline your scheduling process with custom templates and ratio tracking.

An icon image of light bulb that represents flexibility in brightwheel.

Flexible to meet your needs

Easily adjust schedules, add or remove activities, and adapt to changes in enrollment or staffing.

An icon image of a family that represents the engagement feature of brightwheel.

Easy family communication

Enhance family engagement by sharing schedules and keeping parents informed about their child's daily routines.

Enrich classroom activities with brightwheel

Early education resources

Plan your school year calendar

Create a valuable calendar resource for families and boost participation in your program:

  • Learn best practices for how to design an engaging calendar
  • Discover inspiring ideas for community-building events
  • Access sample event and program ideas you can use every month of the school year

Brightwheel has more ways to support your childcare program

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Staff management

Simplify staff scheduling, access staff profiles, and facilitate clear and direct communication via integrated messaging.

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Classroom management

Track student attendance and progress, and generate reports to gain insights into classroom trends.

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Payroll & time tracking

Track staff timecards and automatically sync time tracking with payroll for easy, accurate payroll processing.

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! Brightwheel’s scheduling feature allows you to create and customize individual schedules for each student, catering to their specific needs and the programs they’re enrolled in.

Families receive real-time updates via the brightwheel app. They can view their child’s daily activities, events, and any schedule changes as they happen, ensuring they are always in the loop.

When adjustments are made to the schedule, the updates are instantaneously reflected in the app and on the web. All relevant parties, including staff and parents, receive notifications ensuring they’re alerted to any changes.

Yes, brightwheel is perfectly suited for managing part-time, full-time, or varying student schedules. The software’s flexibility allows you to adapt to each student’s attendance pattern.

Families can easily keep track of important classroom events using the brightwheel calendar feature. This feature allows teachers to share upcoming events, such as field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and special activities, with parents and caregivers. With just a few taps, families can access the calendar, stay informed about important dates, and plan accordingly.

Review more insights & resources about childcare scheduling software

Best Sample Daycare Schedule for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

A daily daycare schedule can give your children the perfect balance of structure and flexibility. Understand the basics of building a schedule that meets the needs of your children.

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Preschool Schedule Ideas to Structure Your Day

Your daily preschool schedule is the foundation for all the learning and development that occurs in your classroom each day. Here are our best tips to plan a structured, yet flexible preschool schedule.

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Tips for Planning a Preschool Calendar for the Entire School Year

Develop a preschool calendar that your staff and families can reference throughout the year to stay organized.

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