Most working couples use a local childcare service, both with careers that demand a level of application and they are looking for a safe environment where their kids can be nurtured and cared for. Such a business has many challenges and in this short article, we take a look at custom software for daycare centres here in Australia.
Childcare Apps
The future is here; a childcare app that connects parents with the facility, allowing teachers to build relationships with parents in real-time. When your child has had a fall, for example, you can inform the carer to observe how they are coping. If a teething child didn’t sleep last night, this is something the carer should know. The app replaces the small notebook the parent and teacher exchanged, each leaving notes so they are informed and up to date on all aspects of the children’s development.
Staff section
There would be a password-protected staff section, where employees can access important data and book advanced holidays; with a real-time connection and notifications, you can fill a place when a carer is sick. All HR resources are accessible through the app, complete with super and tax information, everything that an employee might need access to. The manager can have private conversations with selected employees, plus there are details of online courses for young carers who wish to qualify.
Automated invoicing
This cuts your admin in half; with easy-to-use digital payment gateways, your clients can settle their accounts and receive a digital receipt that they can save. Your admin staff can focus on other important aspects of managing the accounts, knowing that all invoices are automatically delivered to clients via the app.
Managing enrolments
Real-time calendars mean you can keep everyone updated on enrolments, a shared digital calendar that staff can access, parents too, if you are promoting inclusivity. Parents are busy professionals and sometimes changes need to be made; it might be that a child is unwell, the enrollment section allows all stakeholders to be on the same page, so to speak. Click here for the importance of parental participation in early learning programs.
If you would like to learn more about the potential a customised childcare app can bring to your daycare centre, start with an online search to find a top Australian app developer, one that works with the childcare sector. They can arrange for you to have a free demo, so you can see the many powerful features in a working environment. There are options, you can design the app around your business and much like a website, the app is never complete, rather it sees ongoing development according to your needs.
Parents will be very happy to download your app in iOS or Android, as they have a direct, real-time digital connection with their children’s carers. You can streamline your organisation, making it much more efficient and as the business grows, so will your app.