--- title: "Preschool progress report" id: "6030" type: "page" slug: "preschool-progress-report" published_at: "2024-02-22T17:42:43+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-10T22:09:20+00:00" url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/preschool-progress-report/" markdown_url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/preschool-progress-report.md" --- # #1 software for preschool progress reports ## Support early learning with progress reports ## Support early learning with progress reports Log observations, track progress, and share learning milestones with families in brightwheel. ### See why brightwheel is the childcare software of choice ![4.9 Stars | 150,000+ reviews](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/hero-rating-stars.svg "4.9 Stars | 150,000+ reviews") 4.9 Stars | 150,000+ reviews # Streamlined milestone and observation tracking ![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/monique-reycasa-697x531-min.png "monique-reycasa-697x531-min") > It’s so powerful to use the developmental milestones and observations feature in brightwheel. It makes a big difference when you can back up a photo with the tagged milestones they’re learning. > > **Monique R.** > Owner of Elite World Academy in San Diego, CA ## Brightwheel makes it easy to track student progress ![An icon image of clipboard that represents record-keeping benefit of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/forms-2.png "Streamlined milestone tracking")### Streamlined milestone tracking Quickly record and manage key developmental milestones across any learning framework. ![An icon image of documents that represents childcare center management tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/collect-docs.png "Customizable portfolio templates")### Customizable portfolio templates Create portfolio templates to save time and maintain consistency across your program. ![An icon image of family that represents the messaging feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Family.png "Easy sharing with families")### Easy sharing with families Share each child’s learning journey with families to foster stronger family engagement and support. ![An icon image of bar graph that represents efficiency driving education tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reporting.png "Simplified assessment practices")### Simplified assessment practices Utilize a structured assessment format that aligns with state standards or your own learning framework. ![An icon image of clipboard that represents record-keeping benefit of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/forms-2.png "Streamlined milestone tracking")### Streamlined milestone tracking Quickly record and manage key developmental milestones across any learning framework. ![An icon image of documents that represents childcare center management tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/collect-docs.png "Customizable portfolio templates")### Customizable portfolio templates Create portfolio templates to save time and maintain consistency across your program. ![An icon image of family that represents the messaging feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Family.png "Easy sharing with families")### Easy sharing with families Share each child’s learning journey with families to foster stronger family engagement and support. ![An icon image of bar graph that represents efficiency driving education tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/reporting.png "Simplified assessment practices")### Simplified assessment practices Utilize a structured assessment format that aligns with state standards or your own learning framework. ## Enhance learning outcomes with preschool progress reports ### Document children’s progress - Create individualized progress reports for each child with photos and videos - Adapt the learning report templates to align with your program’s unique curriculum and approach - Share progress reports instantly with families, fostering open communication and partnership in each child’s development ### Log observations as they happen - Capture children’s achievements and milestones directly within the app for real-time monitoring - Enable teachers to save logged observations as drafts and post at a later time - Easily monitor each child’s progress against state standards pre-loaded in the app or your program’s learning framework - Link observations to specific objectives within Experience Curriculum to track learning progress ### Support child development - Measure progress by class or by student to uncover any areas for improvement - Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and adjust to meet each child’s developmental needs - Easily view and export a report summary of a child’s developmental benchmarks - Upgrade to Experience Curriculum and get access to lesson plans, hands-on learning materials, and integrated assessments ### Create structured child portfolios - Create a powerful visual narrative of each child’s growth from the observations already logged in brightwheel - Save time and ensure consistency by building portfolio templates - Print or share a portfolio with families to reference during conferences ### Early education resources #### Support children’s growth with developmentally-appropriate activities Promote learning across developmental domains: - Access 100+ activity ideas that support language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development - Learn what activities best support each age group - Enhance learning at your program ![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Activities-Across-Developmental-Domains.webp "Activities Across Developmental Domains")![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Activities-Across-Developmental-Domains.webp "Activities Across Developmental Domains") [Download now](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/templates/activities-across-developmental-domains) ## Brightwheel has more ways to support your childcare program ![Icon image that represents billing & payments feature](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/automatic-billing-payments.svg)### Billing & payments Send automated invoices, accept online payments, and get paid on time. 90% of preschools report that more families pay on time with brightwheel. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/features/billing/) ![Icon image that represents center management feature](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/center-management.svg)### 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. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/center-management/) ![Icon image that represents communication tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/quality-connections.svg)### Communication Build quality connections with families and staff. 95% of administrators & staff report brightwheel improves communication with families. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/communication/) ## 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](https://mybrightwheel.com/compare-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 ### What is a preschool progress report? A preschool progress report is a comprehensive document that provides valuable insights into a child’s progress in key developmental areas such as social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical skills over a period of time. The primary purpose of a progress report is to effectively communicate a child’s growth and areas of improvement to parents or guardians. It encourages collaboration between educators and families, ensuring everyone is aware of the child’s progress and can take necessary steps to support their success. ### How does brightwheel help me track, record, and assess children’s progress? The learning and observations feature in brightwheel allows you to log student activities, aligning them with state standards or learning frameworks. These observations serve as a valuable tool for monitoring progress towards specific developmental milestones. Moreover, they can be shared with families, fostering a strong connection to their child’s development. Additionally, brightwheel enables you to easily generate, download, and print comprehensive learning reports, both for individual children and entire classrooms. This streamlined approach ensures easy tracking of learning progress while meeting licensing requirements. ### Can the portfolio templates be customized to fit our curriculum? Yes, our templates are fully customizable, enabling you to craft reports that reflect your educational philosophy and the unique attributes of each child. ### Does brightwheel support early learning standards from each state? Yes! Brightwheel supports early learning standards for all 50 states, and we are currently working to add all US territories. Brightwheel also has observation and learning frameworks for Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDP), Montessori Early Learning/Development Indicators, and EEL Skill Continuum (automatically enabled for programs who have upgraded to use [Experience Curriculum](https://help.mybrightwheel.com/en/articles/6759301-learning-overview-for-programs-using-experience-curriculum) ). ### How can I communicate progress with families? With brightwheel, you can easily share a child’s portfolio, including observations and work samples, directly with families through the app. You can also view and export a summary of each child’s learning progress across any learning framework, providing families with a clear understanding of their child’s growth. ### Where can I find more information about brightwheel pricing? 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](https://mybrightwheel.com/pricing/) to explore how brightwheel can benefit your program. ## Review the latest ECE resources about preschool progress reports - Students - Blog post ### A Complete Guide to Preschool Progress Reports Learn how a preschool progress report tracks early childhood development. Discover what developmental areas to include, examples, and best practices. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/preschool-progress-report) - Students - Blog post ### Top Tips for Creating Childcare Portfolios Discover what childcare portfolios are, their benefits, and top tips for early educators to streamline documentation and engage families effectively. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/3-tips-to-make-curating-child-care-portfolios-easier) - Students - Blog post ### The Complete Guide to Writing Daycare Progress Report Cards Learn how to write a daycare report card. Discover the benefits, what developmental areas to assess, expert tips, and FAQs for childcare programs. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/daycare-report-card) ### Tour the easiest all-in-one childcare and preschool app