brightwheel

Pros: Appreciated the Home Screen and how easy it was to see how many children were logged in to the system.

Cons: Disliked that months before our contract ended, we started losing access to features on our account. Wish that their was capability to search through messages with keywords.

Pros: How easy and fast it is to use and communicate with parents and staff regarding the child's daily activities

Cons: I do not have any complaints about this software. The parents and staff love using this software daily!

Pros: The ease of use remains the most important. I also like the wide range of uses it has, which prior I was unaware it had so many varying options. Videos, pictures, chats, logging times of events, etc.

Cons: i can not think of any cons at this time. I love Brightwheel and all the things I can do with it. It makes my day go by easier knowing my child's happenings.

Pros: Secure platform for sensitive information and financial data, easy to use for parents and teachers, easy to navigate

Cons: Reporting features could be expanded, allow for more customization of specific reports and classroom materials

Pros: Brightwheel is a highly convenient childcare and student management platform. It includes features like photo sharing, announcements, direct message, and more. It can be downloaded as an easily accessible app on both mobile devices and computers.

Cons: Brightwheel does not store photos for free, requiring users to pay to access photo galleries from the past.

Pros: I absolutely loved being able to see my daughter through out her day. The information provided helped me ask my daughter specific questions about her day. As well as know if she would be tired or hungry at pick up time. You can also save the photos to your device. You are also able to invite family members so they can see how their granddaughter is doing for example.

Cons: It would be great if when your child ages out there was a folder of photos you could download. Or maybe a list of highlights!

Pros: I like that I am able to see videos and pictures of my child. I like the message option for all staff or just admin. It makes it easier as parents work throughout the day can feel connected to their children.

Cons: I wish there were ways teachers can upload or include moments in the classroom without feeling tied to a tablet. And the pay function I wish was easier to use. I don’t like putting my card info and have my account withdrawn and I was prepared for yet.

Pros: I love how I can use it to quickly communicate with parents about schedules, behaviors, and how any staff member can see the communication

Cons: I cannot think of any big or even consistent cons of using this program aside from having to educate new staff on how to use it

Pros: It is very easy to use and allows quick and simple updates in a few minutes throughout the day. Parents love it

Cons: It applies more to a daycare than a preschool. At preschool we don’t need the added features like nap times

Pros: Brightwheel has updated and fixed bugs since last time I reviewed. Though I use for a daycare ap, for my daughter.

Cons: I haven't found any cons from using brightwheel as opposed to before. Though I do use it less often now. Though not because of any problem with the app itself.

Pros: I love that Brightwheel allows me to be a more active participant in my child's daycare experience. I am able to change my payment method if needed. I also have access to photos taken during the day and can message my providers!

Cons: Brightwheel is very user friendly, I have been using it for a few weeks and have not found an issue with it yet!

Pros: It is very easy to communicate with my child's teachers. I also love that it lets me know what my child is doing throughout the day. The picture feature makes it fun and gives me something to look forward to throughout my day.

Cons: It can be hard to see what exactly needs paid for if you are using it through the mobile app. Otherwise it is a great tool.

Pros: brightwheel is the easiest platform to get forms and payment information out to parents and store in one spot

Cons: brightwheel doesn't have the best user interface so makes it harder to navigate. A strong mobile app could help

Pros: I enjoyed the ease of having everything I needed to manage in one place. Attendance, staff time cards, sharing documents with clients, email communication, etc.

Cons: I did not like the billing platform. Any time I needed to issue a refund it was confusing to log correctly.

Pros: I like the interface, it’s easy to navigate and view all areas I need to see. Straightforward and clean.

Cons: If you only have one child I would prefer to not have to click into that child.

Pros: The platform is user-friendly. It's nearly an all inclusive platform to manage my program. There's trainings, how-to videos, best practices, resources for parents and the ability to integrate curriculum.

Cons: The dislikes are constraints on reporting and ability to control your own data. Also, team members that are also parents have to login separately using different email addresses.

Pros: We love that everything we need to run our preschool is in one tool. Attendance, billing, messaging parents, scheduling... it's all there in one place.

Cons: It took me a little too long to learn the financial process... but I'm old school! I strongly suggest practicing for an extended length of time before actually using the financials.

Pros: It houses all of the features we need for our child care program. Attendance, parent communications, staff information, student information and more!

Cons: The set up of facility rooms is a little difficult to make work with our AM and PM schedule of students.

Pros: I like being able to pay through the app, being able to decide who to select for messages, like the ease of communicating with my son's school

Cons: I wish my son's school would use the calendar feature more and have the calendar push automatic reminders about days off, special things for school, etc.

Pros: It has helped me to keep record of my daily schedule and accountability for each child's activity for the day. I love the fact that I can share the child's goal/milestones with the parents daily

Cons: I love the program it has allow me to have enough time to get all the things necessary done. Right at my fingertips

Pros: Communication! I also love how much time it saves me and my teachers on paperwork!

Cons: There is nothing that I dislike about Brightwheel!

Pros: Everyone is very willing and able to help with your questions. If they don't know the answers they direct you to someone who knows.

Cons: Not having a direct line to call for curriculum help right away to change orders. You have to wait or send emails.... send a detailed order sheet..