How to Write a Business Plan for Your Daycare and Preschool
Discover the top tips for writing a successful daycare and preschool business plan.
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Why preschools love brightwheel
Streamlined admin tasks
Make it easy to juggle time-consuming tasks like tracking meals, activities, and paperwork.
Real-time parent communication
Give parents regular updates without phone calls and texts after hours.
On-time billing and payments
Automate billing and collect payments on-time through multiple payment methods.
Worry-free compliance and licensing
Keep track of state rules and maintain documentation to meet local regulations and pass inspections.
Streamlined admin tasks
Make it easy to juggle time-consuming tasks like tracking meals, activities, and paperwork.
Real-time parent communication
Give parents regular updates without phone calls and texts after hours.
On-time billing and payments
Automate billing and collect payments on-time through multiple payment methods.
Worry-free compliance and licensing
Keep track of state rules and maintain documentation to meet local regulations and pass inspections.
Preschool owners and directors: Brightwheel is for you
Streamlined family communication
- Send daily updates, photos, and reminders to families, keeping them informed and engaged with their child’s learning
- Send individual SMS text messages to families, in addition to an in-app message, for urgent matters
- Create engaging newsletters that highlight monthly activities and progress
“Parent communication has drastically improved thanks to brightwheel. Parents are more in tune with what’s going on at school, so they’re more responsive. Because brightwheel is easy and quick to use for everybody.”
Cally B. Assistant Director at MBCC Journey
Birmingham, AL
Automated billing
- Set up recurring payments, track invoices, and collect tuition without the hassle
- Invite families to online billing and autopay to get paid on time
- Access reports and billing data to see balances, deposits, transactions, revenue, and more
“95% of my parents are now on track with payments. Before, it was really bad. Parents love that they can see exactly how much they owe, right on their phones.”
Munisha M. Director at Excelsior University for Children`
Seabrook, TX
Foster connection with your staff
- Facilitate lesson planning, share updates with the team, and organize schedules
- Make it easy for staff to interact with families, administrators, and other staff
- Message staff about schedule changes in real-time, ensuring everyone stays informed and organized
“Revising the schedule takes less than 5 minutes and everyone is aware of what is going on, which makes for a seamless operation.”
Kelly R. Director of Good Shepherd Learning Cente
Douglassville, PA
Secure data management & tracking
- Store child records, medical info, and licensing documents in one secure place
- Simplify reporting for audits and compliance checks
- Manage personal data and online payments with the highest security standards (PCI Level 1)
““A child’s information is safe and secure on brightwheel. We are very conscious of security here, and the data in a student’s profile is incredibly private. I feel secure that someone won’t be able to access it unless they are allowed to.””
Marc H. Owner at A Strong Start
Trumbull, CT
Support educators with curriculum and lesson plans
- Add, customize, and share your curriculum with teachers
- Keep families updated on their child's development with progress reports
- Add Experience Curriculum and stay compliant with all 50 states’ early learning standards and NAEYC
“Our teachers love Experience Curriculum. Newer teachers feel more confident because they can use it as a strong foundation and build from there to support child development in their classrooms.”
Tiffany P. Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator at Tarrytown Children’s Center
Austin, TX
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