The new school year means both a fresh start and a longer to-do list.
That's why the brightwheel team is hard at work building new functionality to make it easier to run your program efficiently. These updates will give you more time back so you can devote more energy to yourself, your family, the children you care for, your team, you name it.
Read on to learn what's new:
👋 [On demand] brightwheel's Open House
📦 $150 off curriculum and 2024-25 themes
🍎 CACFP daily claimed meals report
📈 12+ other NEW reports in your brightwheel account
🎥 Live webinar on boosting program efficiency on 8/21
🌴 Time Off is live!
And more.
Hear brightwheel's CEO share what's coming soon to your account.
In June, we announced this year's Back to School roadmap with exciting updates like Expense Management and Staff Time Off.
You can learn more about the 25+ improvements that will be available by this fall by watching brightwheel's 2024 Open House. You'll also hear about brightwheel's origin, how new features are prioritized, and our commitment to continue building solutions for you.
Last chance: Get $150 off curriculum for the new year before 8/31.
Don't miss your chance to get $150 off curriculum delivered to your door.
Get a walkthrough today to see how this complete, easy-to-implement curriculum system will save your teachers time, maximize the quality of your program, and foster child development. Monthly themes for 2024-25 include Orchard Harvests, Cozy Winter Senses, and Science Lab. 😍
Exciting news: 15+ new reports will be available by the end of the month.
As a part of the Back to School roadmap shared above, ten brand new reports are live in your brightwheel account today. 🎉 And even more are coming in the next few weeks!
Thanks to feedback from our community, one of the new reports you'll see today is the CACFP Daily Claimed Meals report. It is now easier than ever to view and export claimable meals for reimbursement. Learn more here.
Time Off is here! The moment has arrived. You can now begin tracking paid and unpaid time off in brightwheel. This means it's become even easier to track hours and pay staff using brightwheel.
Edit bill plans. You're now able to edit bill plans, saving you time if you make a mistake or need to adjust something for a family.
Live chat. As a reminder, if you ever need any assistance, we're here to help. You can use Live Chat to engage with Support, who typically responds in less than 60 seconds. We know how important it is for you to get answers quickly, especially at the start of the year.
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