#1 childcare software for new programs

Be ready on day one

Be ready on day one

Set up your operations before you open. Manage enrollment, billing, and family communication in one simple app.

First, tell us about yourself.

#1
Rated all-in-one
childcare solution
20hrs
Saved each month on
administrative tasks
95%
Customer satisfaction
99.9%
Uptime and 24x7 monitoring
(we don’t crash)

Why new programs love brightwheel

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Pre-opening family enrollment

Start a waitlist and create a clear process to enroll families early.

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The New Program Experience

Dedicated 1:1 coaching to navigate licensing and opening tasks.

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Simplified financial management

Automate billing to ensure you get paid on time, right from the start.

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Positive first impression

Show families and staff that you’re ready and organized, even before your doors open.

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Pre-opening family enrollment

Start a waitlist and create a clear process to enroll families early.

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

The New Program Experience

Dedicated 1:1 coaching to navigate licensing and opening tasks.

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

Simplified financial management

Automate billing to ensure you get paid on time, right from the start.

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

Positive first impression

Show families and staff that you’re ready and organized, even before your doors open.

New program owners and directors: Brightwheel is for you

Frequently asked questions

At brightwheel, we’ve supported thousands of new programs and truly get how complex opening a childcare program can be. That’s why we created our New Program Experience: to help you launch smoothly and confidently.

You’ll receive dedicated 1:1 coaching to help you build a personalized, on-time opening plan and get fully set up in brightwheel. Plus, you’ll gain access to a full library of new program tools and resources and a supportive community of providers for learning and connection. Brightwheel is the only ECE software that offers this level of dedicated support tailored to new programs.

Brightwheel provides robust enrollment management features that help new programs attract and onboard families efficiently. You can manage inquiries, track applications, share important documents, and collect necessary information, making the pre-opening enrollment period stress-free.

Yes, brightwheel simplifies billing with automated setup and management tools. You can easily set up recurring payments, track invoices, and collect payments securely, reducing administrative burden and ensuring consistent cash flow for your new program.

Brightwheel fosters strong home-to-school connections with its family communication features. You can share daily updates, photos, videos, and important announcements with families in real-time through the app, enhancing engagement and building trust.

What new program owners and directors are saying

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I would say that if you are a new program you should definitely jump on brightwheel and just experience it. There’s no reason not to, with the cost and the effectiveness, it’s 100% a yes for me.

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I would say that if you are a new program you should definitely jump on brightwheel and just experience it. There’s no reason not to, with the cost and the effectiveness, it’s 100% a yes for me.

Early education resources

Simplify childcare licensing

This free checklist contains actionable steps to:

  • Understand the key steps to obtain your childcare license
  • Learn the benefits of being a licensed program
  • Keep your program compliant
  • Gain access to crucial state and federal resources

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Are you open and operating?

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How many locations does your program have?

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