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Back-to-school is one of the busiest times of the year for childcare programs. Whether you're exploring brightwheel Billing for the first time or you're already using it, now is a great time to prepare. That's why we're hosting two free 30-minute live webinars, each tailored to where you are with brightwheel Billing. 🟦 New to brightwheel Billing? See how you can simplify tuition collection, automate payments, and explore the latest billing features. https://bit.ly/4pmmNq8 🟥 Already using brightwheel Billing? Learn how to get the most out of brightwheel Billing with a refresher on key tools and a look at what's new before back-to-school. https://bit.ly/4fh2INc Both webinars include: ✅ Live Q&A ✅ Certificate of attendance ✅ Practical tips you can put to work right away Register for the webinar that's right for you.

July marks the start of one of the busiest planning seasons in child care. Whether you're filling enrollment spots, supporting your staff, preparing for fall billing, or getting classrooms ready, the work you do now can make the months ahead a little smoother. That's why we recently introduced new innovations to help childcare programs save time, simplify operations, and grow with confidence, including brightwheel CRM, enrollment forecasting, brightwheel AI, in-person payments, and more. Explore everything we announced and see what's coming next for brightwheel: https://bit.ly/4vmUokV What's the first thing on your July checklist? #childcare #daycare #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation

Every childcare program has different goals, but a few priorities rose to the top during our Open House. 📈 Growing enrollment 👥 Supporting and retaining staff 💳 Tuition collection and cash flow ⚙️ Licensing and operations 💡 We also heard conversations around waitlists, AI, parent communication, curriculum, and more. Whether you're focused on filling classrooms, supporting your team, or simplifying day-to-day operations, you're not alone. These are the conversations happening across the early childhood community. Which area is your biggest focus this year? #childcare #daycare #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation

The next era of brightwheel starts tomorrow. Join CEO Dave Vasen for a first look at what's new, what's next, and the innovations we're bringing to childcare management. From enrollment forecasting and CRM to brightwheel AI, in-person payments, and more—you'll be among the first to see what's coming. If you're heading into back-to-school season thinking about enrollment, billing, family engagement, and how to stay ahead of the busy months ahead, this event is for you. Register here: https://bit.ly/43UyFpm

Before brightwheel, Leinani was managing enrollment, billing, family communication, and paperwork across multiple systems while also teaching and running her program. Today, she says brightwheel helps her save time, reduce stress, and focus more on the children and families she serves. What's one change you've made at your center that had a bigger impact than you expected?

🚀 One of our most highly anticipated launches is almost here. Join CEO Dave Vasen on June 25 for an exclusive look at what's new, what's launching next, and brightwheel's next era. You'll get a first look at: ✨ CRM ✨ Enrollment forecasting ✨ brightwheel AI ✨ In-person payments ✨ And much more Be among the first to see the newest innovations that will help programs save time, support enrollment growth, and operate more efficiently. Register today: https://bit.ly/4eRZPT5

"Ready for back-to-school" sounds great in theory. But what does readiness actually look like in practice? For many programs, it looks like: • Enrollment processes that don't require constant follow-up • Billing that's already organized before invoices go out • Staff who know what's expected before orientation begins • Family communication that's ready before back-to-school season starts • Systems that create consistency across locations The goal isn't to eliminate every challenge in August. It's to avoid spending August fixing things that could have been prepared for in June. When you think about back-to-school readiness, what's the area that requires the most preparation? 👇 Share your answer below. (We'll add a link in the comments for anyone exploring ways to simplify enrollment, billing, communication, and operations before the new school year.)

Every August, the same pattern emerges. The programs that feel prepared rarely got there in August. They got there in June. Not because they worked longer hours. Not because they had bigger teams or more resources. They simply started earlier, when there was still time to be thoughtful instead of reactive. The weeks before back-to-school season are often when enrollment processes get reviewed, billing gets organized, staff get aligned, and plans come together. By August, many of the biggest decisions have already been made. The programs that head into the first week of school with the least stress often treat June as a planning month, not just the beginning of summer. Just as important, they have visibility into the things that matter most. When enrollment, billing, staffing, and family communication are clear early, it's easier to spot issues, make adjustments, and avoid surprises later. What does your June preparation look like this year?

Still managing menus and meal tracking manually? 🍎 Brightwheel helps childcare programs simplify: ✅ Menu planning ✅ Meal tracking ✅ CACFP compliance ✅ Reimbursement reporting Whether you participate in CACFP or simply want a more efficient way to manage meals, brightwheel helps streamline your food program workflow so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with children. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04jpkSK0 #Childcare #EarlyEducation #CACFP #ChildcareManagement #Preschool #EdTech

CACFP reporting shouldn’t take hours out of your team’s week. Brightwheel’s updated menu management tools help childcare providers: • Create rotating menus faster • Build and manage food libraries • Generate dynamic menus in seconds • Catch claim errors before submission • Manage meals, students, and claims in one place Less paperwork. Less stress. More time back for your center 💛 Want to see how brightwheel helps programs simplify menu planning, reporting, and daily admin work? See how it works 👇 https://hubs.li/Q04htD-T0