Brightwheel

Brightwheel Overview

Brightwheel is a childcare and early education management platform used by preschools, childcare centers, and after-school programs. It helps educators, families, and administrators stay connected and organized through one centralized app.

Key Features

• Child & Family Communication

  • Real-time updates with photos, videos, and messages

  • Daily reports (meals, naps, activities, behavior) shared instantly with families

• Attendance & Check-In

  • Contactless sign-in/out for children and staff

  • Secure record-keeping for licensing compliance

• Lesson Planning & Curriculum Tracking

  • Teachers can log learning activities and align with developmental milestones

  • Supports integration with programs like Experience Curriculum

• Billing & Payments

  • Automates invoicing, tuition collection, and financial tracking

• Assessments & Portfolios

  • Observation-based progress tracking

  • Digital portfolios showing child growth over time

• Administrative Tools

  • Staff scheduling, ratio management, compliance documentation, and reporting

Benefits

• For Teachers: Saves time on paperwork, allows more focus on children.

• For Families: Provides transparency and strengthens school–home connection.

• For Administrators: Streamlines operations, billing, compliance, and reporting.

• For Children: Supports individualized learning and stronger family engagement.