We know this time of year can be busy, so we’re here to help with new tools and resources to make things a little easier. From important tax preparation to tips on boosting enrollment and keeping families engaged, we’ve got you covered!
In this newsletter, you’ll find:
📑 Year-end tax statements now available
📌 Admissions updates to simplify your workflow
📈 Enrollment tips to attract and retain families
📚 Leveraging Lesson Planning in brightwheel
And more!
Year-end statements are now available for programs and payers!
Payers can now access a direct link to their 2024 tax statement in the Statements tab of their brightwheel account. If you need to assist a payer with downloading or printing their year-end tax statement, watch this video for guidance. You can also share this Help Center article and video with families, so they can easily access their tax information on their own.
Admissions updates are live—leverage them to streamline your processes!
In October, we announced enhancements to Admissions features—now they’re live! Watch the video below as Doug from our design team walks you through creating and sharing Packets, previewing what families receive, and tracking their status. These updates are designed to streamline your enrollment process and make managing admissions easier.
Newer to Admissions? This resource is a great place to start!
Looking to increase enrollment? Check out these 7 tips!
Maintaining consistent enrollment is a common priority for childcare owners while keeping current families happy. This blog explores what families look for in programs, what makes programs stand out, and how to attract prospective families. Plus, get a free guide with seven tips to help you achieve your enrollment goals.
Streamline Lesson Planning and keep your families engaged
Lesson planning in brightwheel is easy, intuitive, and tailored to fit every classroom’s needs. Create lesson plans, assign them to rooms, and log student observations seamlessly. Learn more in this Help Center article—and don’t forget you can share your lesson plans with families to keep them engaged in their child’s learning!
🎥 New Video: Deleting & archiving student profiles
Not sure how to delete or archive a student profile? Our latest walkthrough video guides you through how to achieve this and best practices.
🤝Refer a friend
Know a childcare center or preschool that could benefit from brightwheel? Share their details with us! We’ll connect with them to help them get started, and if they sign up, your program will earn a free month of brightwheel!
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