Brightwheel
The #1 software for early education.
Overview
Brightwheel is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software solution for early education and care programs. It combines all the necessary tools for managing a center, including billing, parent communication, attendance, and daily reports, into a single platform. Brightwheel is designed to save time for administrators and teachers, while keeping parents connected and engaged.
✨ Key Features
- Billing and Online Payments
- Parent Communication and Messaging
- Contactless Check-in/out
- Daily Reports and Activity Tracking
- Attendance Tracking
- Lesson Planning and Assessments
- Admissions and Enrollment
- Reporting and Analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modern and intuitive user interface.
- Strong focus on parent engagement and communication.
- All-in-one platform that is easy to set up and use.
Unique Value: Provides an all-in-one, easy-to-use platform that saves time for educators and strengthens the connection between school and home for families.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- All-in-one management for single-center and multi-center child care operations.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large school districts requiring deep SIS integration
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses heavily on a superior user experience, especially for parents and teachers on mobile devices, which can be a significant advantage over older, more complex systems.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited features for small programs.
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