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Brightwheel

Brightwheel is a comprehensive childcare management software designed to streamline administrative tasks for early childhood education programs.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

The #1 childcare management software for early childhood education programs.

Who should look elsewhere

Pricing details are not publicly available and require a demo request.

Pros

  • +Saves up to 20 hours per month on administrative tasks for centers.
  • +Increases on-time payments for preschools by up to 90%.
  • +Improves communication with families for 95% of administrators and staff.
  • +Offers a comprehensive suite of features covering billing, communication, learning, and management.
  • +Provides easy setup for billing and payment processes.

Cons

  • −Pricing details are not publicly available and require a demo request.

Key features

  • ✓Automated billing and invoicing
  • ✓Online tuition payments for families
  • ✓Subsidy payment tracking
  • ✓Centralized staff and family communication (messaging, newsletters, alerts)
  • ✓Photo and video sharing with families
  • ✓Curriculum creation and distribution
  • ✓Digital lesson materials
  • ✓Child development milestone tracking

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
All-in-one plan—monthBilling & Payments; Communication; Attendance

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