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Enable a Parent Directory for families

[For Admins] Learn how manage your digital Parent Directory.

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Written by Audrey
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Brightwheel’s Parent Directory makes it simple for families to stay connected by giving parents easy access to contact information for other families at their program. No more paper sheets or time spent keeping details up to date.

Once enabled, the directory automatically pulls contact information from student profiles unless a parent opts out. Parents can choose to opt out of sharing their information at any time.

Note: This feature is off by default and can only be managed by an Administrator from the web.


Turn on & off the Parent Directory

  1. Log in on the web

  2. Hit My School > Settings in the sidebar menu

  3. Scroll down to Access Settings

  4. Turn ON or OFF the Parent Directory setting


How the Parent Directory appears for families

Once enabled, parents will be able to access the directory from both the web and the mobile app from the Parent Directory tab. Here's how it looks for families:

💡 Steps for families to access the directory or opt out can be found here: Access your program Parent Directory.

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