The aim of this article is to explore the benefits of using a child care management solution, in the process of answering the question as to why child care centers, and by implication parents, should pay for such a tool. Of course, these are our subjective opinions on the matter. But seeing as we are who (and what) we are; we believe our opinion can help sharpen yours.
“Communication and Trust are the two main ingredients for a healthy relationship.”
Few people involved in the Child Care industry today will disagree that it is becoming more challenging by the day. There are many reasons for this, but let’s look at only a few:
We could go on, but you get the picture. Child Care Center staff are definitely not in it for the money; they do this work for the love of it. For the privilege of being involved in raising the next generation – for being involved in getting our children school-ready.
This is their primary outcome.
But somewhere within this new and challenging environment within which Child Care Centers operate, something must give. It just cannot carry on being business as usual. The few points we listed above should make that abundantly clear.
One of the tools at our disposal to make life easier for all stakeholders – teachers, parents, principals, administrative staff – is the use of Childcare Management Software (like Parent). Child care management software helps set carers free of day-to-day burdens by automating and managing the amount of paperwork and adherence to regulations as the early years’ education industry.
Most of these solutions cost money (some are free, but as mentioned in our last article – be careful of those offerings). So, the obvious question begs: “Why should I, as a school/parent, pay for such a communication tool?”
As teachers, we know you try your best. You’re working with little, tiny people who sometimes seem unmanageable.
They have to go to the bathroom, they want to ask a hundred questions, they need to do better at learning math.
And you have a whole room of these kids, all who deserve your attention. And you’re giving them all the best version of you that you can. But do their parents know that?
Sometimes parents have a skewed version of what’s going on in their child’s life in the classroom. All they might hear at the dinner table that night is, “My teacher said I couldn’t go the bathroom and I don’t know how to do the math.”
Yikes. That certainly wasn’t translated well. That’s where Parent™ can be the ultimate tool for parents, teachers, and children to streamline their lives, virtually.
The Parent App. allows parents and teachers to interact seamlessly to see how a child is progressing in the classroom, with activities and much more. It’s the ultimate trust builder.
Parents will be relieved to know that you’re giving their little on the individual attention they deserve, and teachers will be thrilled to have an all-in-one childcare solution to communicate.
So, stop with the little scraps of paper notes back to your student’s parents. Don’t worry about late-night text messages from a parent wondering if their child did well on a test.
Parent™ is truly a teacher’s best friend. It lets you stay organized, streamlined, engaged – and on top of what your students’ school life is all about, so you can get back to being the awesome teacher you are.
But yes, the kids are still going to ask to use the bathroom a thousand times a day. We can’t fix that.
For decades, Kindergarten teachers have been fighting an endless battle against mountains of paperwork. Between managing children, documentation, news, communication with teachers and parents, and everything in-between, finding time to breathe can feel like finding a needle in a…well…pretty large pile of needles.
Digital technology is making an incredible impact in kindergartens all across the world. The secret lies in embracing a comprehensive yet simple system that’s well-structured for better learning, less admin, and more fun for everyone involved.
We get it. You love what you do, and you wouldn’t change your career for the world. Still – you deserve support from people (and a state-of-the-art system) that lightens your load so you can focus on doing what you do best.
The right Kindergarten software solution can save teachers hours every day, so they can focus on spending more quality time with their little students.
Here’s what you should look out for in a digital childcare management system:
So, what kind of solution can give you all of this and more?
Relax – not everything that sounds too good to be true is too good to be true.
Parent™ is a world-class Kindergarten management system, designed exclusively for busy childcare professionals and specialists in early childhood education.
Parent™ childcare management app works (and looks) like a dream, fusing cutting-edge software with ease of uploading, efficient communication systems, an intuitive design, and so much more.
Honestly, we could talk about the Parent™ app all day, but the only way to experience the difference is to try it out yourself. So go ahead; you’ll never know unless you give it a go.
We wrote previously is technology really a taboo in childcare? about the pros and cons of using childcare managing software. Our aim is not here to repeat those points, but the following bear mentioning:
Apart from the above, many child care systems also have the following capabilities, as does the Parent App:
So, the benefits are quite clear, and to most teachers, principals, and parents the benefits of using some sort of automated communication system are intuitively evident. But the nagging question about price remains, and with this article, we are happy to address that.
Firstly, most of the available child care management system (CCMS) software packages – basically all of which operate as some sort of App – must be developed. Software engineers do not come cheap.
But perhaps the most expensive part of the process is to capture the intellectual capital within the processes that a Child Care Centre operates according to.
A business analyst typically must first scope the processes before designing an application.
Second, it is quite tricky to develop a system that is generic enough to be useful to all Child Care Centers, but in the same breath unique and tailorable enough to be suited to your establishment’s specific needs. Parent App is an excellent example of a package that fits the bill, and that can be adapted to your needs.
As to cost? Well – we cannot speak on behalf of all software packages, but we think that adding between $2 and $4 (less than the price of a Big Mac burger) a month to the price of a child’s enrolment in a Child Care Centre, considering the benefits that the school and parents get from this, is really not pricey. And in most cases, vendors are quite prepared to negotiate around economies of scale to suit your specific needs (and your pocket).
So, adding between two and four dollars a month per child is not likely to break the bank. And there are options as to how this may be introduced in your Child Care Centre:
As you can see – there are various options with which to absorb the new cost item, but rest assured – the relatively short-term burden will be more than offset by the long terms gains, once the system is properly implemented and running (an organization like Parent™ will gladly assist you in training and onboarding all your children and parents’ details as well, should you require it).
We think that with this and the previous articles that we have produced, we have made a succinct case for going the childcare management software (CCMS) route. In our case, we of course promote Parent App as the optimal solution. Whatever software solution you should choose though, there is likely to be some cost involved.
In this article, we have further illustrated that (a) the costs that we are talking about will not break the bank even for a price-sensitive environment like a Child Care Center, and (b) that there are various options for absorbing this cost, the preferable option is adding this to the child’s enrolment fees.
Whatever approach you should want to consider – talk to us! We at Parent™ are ready to receive your calls or messages and will gladly assist! Parent™ is here to set carers free.
Parent is a lead childcare management solution. Our platform has been embraced by childcare providers across seven countries, supports multiple languages and curriculums. We are committed to creating positive partnerships between parents and their childcare centers, allowing you to spend more time nurturing each child in your care.
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