Brightwheel News Center
Plan ahead for fall and end of year π
Check out the October brightwheel newsletter β here are a few highlights:
- π NEW billing revenue forecasting β see what youβre scheduled to bill over the next 3, 6, or 12 months
- π¦ Thanksgiving Celebration Kit β get invitations and party planning resources to share with families
- π Free Year-End Playbook β prepare for payroll, taxes, and benefits with a guide from Gusto
- π Meet brightwheel AI β ask questions about your program and see what needs your attention
- π Plus, more tips and updates!
Resources to support you for the fall season π§‘
Check out the September brightwheel newsletter β here are a few items featured this month:
- π Pumpkin Patch Celebration kit β invites, decor, the works for your fall party
- ποΈ 11 new form templates β across enrollment, medical, and safety
- π±Attachments now viewable on mobile β open important documents on mobile
- π Skip paper sign-up sheets for conference season with Sign-ups in brightwheel
- π Plus, more resources and updates!
See whatβs new & coming soon β straight from our Product Managers!
Check out the August brightwheel newsletter β here are a few items featured this month:
- π° Raise tuition rates in bulk for multiple students and billing plan templates
- π Coming soon: Billing forecasting β get a forward look at expected revenue
- π Explore whatβs new in Learning, including the new teaching and assessing tabs
- β Take a quick tour of Spotlight and see how it helps you stay on top of important tasks
- π Plus, more resources and updates!
Tools & new features for the back-to-school season π
Check out the July brightwheel newsletter β here are a few items featured this month:
- βοΈ Spotlight coming soon β surfacing the tasks that need your attention so nothing slips through the cracks
- βοΈ Sign-ups β Let families grab time for tours and orientation digitally in brightwheel
- π§Ί Family Picnic Celebration Kit β Everything you need to host an end-of-summer family picnic
- π³ In-person payments are here β accept card payments from your phone or tablet using Tap to Pay, no card reader needed
Summer's here. Here's what's new in brightwheel βοΈ
Check out the June brightwheel newsletter β here's what's new this month:
- π³ In-person payments coming soon β accept card payments from your phone or tablet using Tap to Pay, no card reader needed
- π CDA courses now in brightwheel β help your staff earn their CDA credential, 30% off an annual subscription through June 30
- π 2026/27 Experience Curriculum preview β browse what's new across age groups before the school year begins
- π½οΈ Menus got a revamp β upload an existing paper menu or create a new template from scratch
- π₯οΈ CEO Open House, June 25 β join Dave Vasen for a first look at in-person payments, CRM, brightwheel AI, enrollment forecasting, and more
Finish the year strong πͺ
Weβre excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!
- π Teacher Appreciation Week β nominate an educator on the Bright Wall
- π Learning activity completion β mark activities complete for your records and share with families in a few taps
- ποΈ Monthly calendar view β see your whole month at a glance
- π° Deposit checks in brightwheel β accept agency and personal checks, automatically tracked and reconciled
New tools to simplify your spring πΈ
Weβre excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!
- π½οΈ Improved menus experience β build and manage menus faster with reusable templates
- β CACFP guardrails β get real-time alerts when required meal components are missing
- π Re-enrollment tools β lock in tuition commitments for families
- π Spring celebration kits β everything you need to have successful holiday parties
Start the year strong with simpler workflows! π
Weβre excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Parent Directory to help families stay connected
- π΅ Simplified payroll for an easier 2026
- π Digital enrollment forms to reduce paperwork
- π Free Valentineβs Day Celebration Kit
Close out the year smoothly with new updates! πβ¨
Weβre excited to share the latest tools and updates in the Product Spotlight Newsletter!
- π Staff Professional Development Day
- π΅ NEW: Automated late payment fees
- π What to include in Admission Packets
- π 2025 Back-to-school features are complete
π Whatβs new in brightwheel Professional Development
Hi there,
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Since you last tried brightwheel PD, weβve rolled out some exciting upgrades!
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Take courses right in brightwheel
No extra websites or passwords needed. Just open the Training tab to get started instantly. - π₯ Automatic staff access
When new team members join or leave, their access updates automatically β no manual setup required. - π Dozens of new courses
From Sensory Play to Healthy Routines, weβre adding CDA- and NAEYC-aligned courses every month. - π Automatic hour tracking
Your teamβs training hours track directly in brightwheel, and in many states, post right to registries. - π₯ See whatβs new in 3 minutes
βWatch the video overview β