by Jennings Hoppe III
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
6 min read
What are the benefits of the ezchildtrack Parent Portal?
Providing a secure parent portal like the one found in EZChildTrack’s childcare management software can be a powerful business differentiator. It allows today’s busy parents to be as engaged as possible in their child’s activity. Below is an overview of the benefits of the EZChildTrack Parent Portal.
How does calendar-based enrollment work in ezchildtrack?
The information is stored in a central database that all of the EZChildTrack applications can access and use for other purposes. One of several enrollment options available with EZChildTrack software is calendar-based enrollment. Enrollment is performed through the main application or by parents through the Parent Portal.
Where is the information stored in ezchildtrack?
The information is stored in a central database that all of the EZChildTrack applications can access and use for other purposes. One of several enrollment options available with EZChildTrack software is calendar-based enrollment.
How does ezcare protect my data?
Our data management, payment processing, and data security are powered by EZCare Childcare Software. EZCare protects the information we collect and prevents unauthorized access or disclosure through layered security measures including SSL, TLS, encryption, PCI DSS, and more.
Why do we need a parent portal?
A parent portal provides an easy, open pathway for both you and your customers to provide information, make clarifications, and engage with each other.
Can parents pay bills through the portal?
By accessing invoicing information through the portal, parents can immediately pay their bills and ga ther documentation.
Can parents fill out forms?
Of course, parents may prefer to download document or forms to fill out manually or to place in a physical file. Alternatively, your facility may request handwritten documentation for various reasons. The parent portal is the perfect place to offer these forms as well and instructions on the use of the form and where it should be sent.
Can parents access your child's information?
Each child’s information can only be accessed by authorized persons, from the child’s parents to teachers and staff at your childcare center.
Registration
Calendar-Based Enrollment
One of several enrollment options available with EZChildTrack software is calendar-based enrollment. Enrollment is performed through the main application or by parents through the Parent Portal. You add all the activities you want to a program period shown in an online calendar. Parents enroll their child using the online calendar function, providing a flexible scheduling optio…
Online payment continues to gain popularity, and many of your clients may demand it. Being able to pay online means parents don’t need to fill out a check or drop by the front desk to make a credit card payment. Parents can pay by credit card or bank draft. They can approve automatic payments to eliminate the issue of late or missed payments. You can offer multiple payment opt…
Parents have access to all the information on their child you have at the center. They can also make any necessary changes by opening the parent portal and logging on with a secure password. Each child’s information can only be accessed by authorized persons, from the child’s parents to teachers and staff at your childcare center. When it’s time to...
You can bill through the parent portal or via email and parents can print or download the invoice for their records. You can also offer them an annual tax statement, billing histories, and payment reports. By accessing invoicing information through the portal, parents can immediately pay their bills and gather documentation.
The parent portal allows you to post bulletins reporting on the various daily activities the children do. Parents love to see their children learning and having fun while at daycare. By posting pictures and videos, parents don’t miss out on some of the critical milestones that make raising a child so fulfilling. When you post a calendar, you let parents know what to expect each day and for the re…
Of course, parents may prefer to download document or forms to fill out manually or to place in a physical file. Alternatively, your facility may request handwritten documentation for various reasons. The parent portal is the perfect place to offer these forms as well and instructions on the use of the form and where it should be sent.
Lack of communication is a leading reason clients stop using a service. If you read online reviews or follow social media, most disputes come down to a problem with communication. A parent portal provides an easy, open pathway for both you and your customers to provide information, make clarifications, and engage with each other. You can send notifications to parents about e…