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3 reasons to use brightwheel billing features

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Written by Audrey
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Managing tuition payments shouldn't take hours out of your week. Brightwheel’s #1 billing platform is built specifically for childcare programs—saving you time on invoicing, helping you get paid on time, and giving families secure and flexible ways to pay.

Brightwheel billing is included at no extra cost and can help you save up to 5 hours every week on billing tasks. In fact, 94% of admins agree it’s easy to set up, and 90% of preschools say more families pay on time using brightwheel.


1. Get set up quickly and easily!

Brightwheel makes it simple to get started in minutes.

  • Set up rates fast: Upload a picture of your rate sheet and we’ll add it for you, or enter your program’s pricing directly.

  • Create plans in bulk: Send invoices to multiple families at once using reusable billing templates.

Admins typically save $5K–$10K every month on missed and late payments.


2. Spend less time chasing payments

Let brightwheel handle the busywork so you don’t have to.

  • Automated invoicing: One-time or recurring billing plans go out on schedule, no manual entry needed.

  • Auto-reminders: Families get automated payment reminders so you never have to chase them down.

  • Flexible billing: Use custom billing frequencies (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and even create attendance-based invoices.

Eliminate up to 100% of your late payments with Brightwheel.


3. Get paid faster & stay on top of finances

Brightwheel helps you get paid faster and simplifies financial management.

  • Quicker payments: Online payments are deposited directly to your bank account, often by the next business day.

  • Autopay & multiple payers: Families can set up automatic payments, and charges can be split between multiple payers.

  • Easy reporting: Access year-end tax statements, revenue reports, and real-time dashboards.

3 out of 4 admins say Brightwheel makes it easier to stay on top of their finances.


Ready to experience the ease of brightwheel billing?

Schedule a call with one of our experts to learn more here! Or, check out our Quickstart guide to get started today!

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