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NEW - Curriculum Builder: The Future of Curriculum Planning is Here!

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Shared by Michael • May 02, 2025

Hi there,

We have BIG news 🎉 !! Our Curriculum Builder is finally here, and it’s going to completely transform how you track child development. No more rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum structures, this powerful new tool gives you the freedom to create, manage, and share customizable curriculums.

What’s New?

  • Dynamic Curriculum Creation
    Design and modify curriculums effortlessly with an interactive builder that adapts to different age groups, learning styles, and teaching philosophies.
  • Multiple Curriculums, Unlimited Possibilities
    No more being locked into just one program! Now, you can manage multiple curriculums at once, switching between them as children’s needs evolve.
  • Seamless Sharing Across Centres
    Whether you want to share curriculums with all your locations or tailor them for specific centres, you now have full control over who gets access to what.
  • Smooth Transition Plan
    Transition at your own pace without losing any reports with both our new and old curriculum modules available until the end of the year.


This is one of the biggest updates we’ve ever launched, and it’s designed to give you more freedom and creativity in curriculum implementation.

Let’s reimagine curriculum planning together.

Warm regards,
Parent Team

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NEW All-in-One Form Builder For Effortless Form Creation

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Shared by Michael • May 02, 2025

Hi there,

Parent’s Form Builder is here to simplify how you create, customize, and manage forms from start to finish. Whether it’s enrollment, health records, or payments, this new feature puts everything in one place, making information collection smarter, faster, and more efficient.

What’s New?

  • Customizable Form Fields
    Easily collect child and parent details, health records, medical information, and program enrollment preferences. With flexible field properties, you can customize field titles, set mandatory inputs, and even support multiple languages.
  • Seamless Payment Integration
    Collect secure payments directly through forms. Whether it’s for registration fees, deposits, or program costs. Payment fields can be fully customized for currencies, amounts, and dynamic calculations based on user input.
  • Program/ Term Management Made Easy
    Assign programs/ terms with start and end dates, available days, and location-specific options. Edit, deactivate, or delete programs, with built-in validation to ensure data accuracy.
  • User-Friendly Form Creation
    With a drag-and-drop interface, creating and customizing forms is quick and intuitive. Preview your forms before publishing, validate mandatory fields, and enable multi-language support.
  • Save, Publish & Manage with Ease
    Draft, publish, or deactivate forms effortlessly. Linked programs and payment options remain organized, ensuring a seamless experience for staff and parents alike.

With Parent’s Form Builder, you’ll streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and provide a seamless experience for parents.

Warm regards,
Parent Team

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QuickBooks Integration for Seamless Accounting (Version 2)

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Shared by Michael • April 08, 2025

Hi there,

Managing finances just got easier! Parent’s QuickBooks Integration streamlines your accounting workflow by syncing invoices, payments, and transactions automatically saving you time and reducing errors.

What’s New?

  • Automated Financial Sync
    Sync invoices, payments, refunds, sessions, items, packages, credit notes and subsidy transactions seamlessly between Parent and QuickBooks, eliminating manual data entry.
  • Multi-Location Tracking
    Sync locations, products, and payer details effortlessly while ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Customer Data Synchronization
    Keep payer records organized by automatically syncing payer details from Parent to QuickBooks as customers. Each record is uniquely identified with a payer ID, ensuring accurate tracking and seamless financial management.
  • Enhanced Invoice & Payment Management
    Automatically reflect discounts, subsidies, credit notes, and tax details in QuickBooks, ensuring an accurate reflection of all invoicing, payments and adjustments.
  • Streamlined Refund Processing
    Refunds and credit notes are accurately managed and updated in QuickBooks for complete financial transparency. Create and Issue refund receipts.

By integrating with QuickBooks, we’re making financial management faster, smarter, and more efficient so you can focus on what matters most.

Warm regards,

Parent Team

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Multi Scheduler Enhancement: Streamlining Child Payment Plans Across Locations

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Shared by Michael • March 27, 2025

Hi there,

We’re excited to introduce a powerful enhancement to billing and finance: Multi Scheduler, designed to offer more flexibility, accuracy, and control.

What’s New?

The Multi-Scheduler feature has been purpose-built to solve real challenges centres face daily. Here's how it transforms everyday operations:

  • Create Multiple Schedules Per Child
    Across different locations, classrooms, and payers
  • Assign Multiple Payers
    With unique fee structures, even splitting coverage across specific days or alternating weeks
  • Set Day-Level Subsidies Per Payer
    Automatically calculate their different subsidies and apply it
  • Generate Location-Specific Invoices
    With correct discounts, subsidies, and pricing rules
  • Enable Full Visibility
    Visibility into a child’s current, upcoming, and past schedules with an interactive timeline
  • Prevent Billing and Scheduling Errors
    With smart conflict validation
  • Support Even/Odd Week Patterns
    Issue separate invoices for each payer accordingly

This enhancement simplifies payment scheduling, helping you manage individual child plans efficiently with more flexibility and control!

To take advantage of this feature contact us now!

Warm regards,

Parent Team

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New Feature: Meet Parent Pilot!

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Shared by Michael • March 03, 2025

Hi there,

New Feature: Meet Parent Pilot!

Your AI-powered assistant for faster, smarter documentation.

We know that every moment with children matters.
That’s why Parent Pilot is here to help you document observations, refine updates, and suggest next steps effortlessly, so you can focus on what truly matters: connecting, teaching, and making a difference.

  • Summarize, refine, and enhance your documentation with AI-powered tools.
  • Get personalized next-step suggestions to support child development.
  • Save time on paperwork without losing your voice as an educator.

More time teaching, less time typing. Try Parent Pilot today!

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📢 New Feature Alert: Refund Manual Payments

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Shared by Michael • January 22, 2025

Hi there,

We’re excited to introduce the ability to refund manual payments directly at the payment level! 🎉

This update gives your accounting team more flexibility and ensures accurate financial tracking. Whether it’s a standard manual payment or one linked to a deposit added to the balance, refunds can now be processed seamlessly.

Stay in control of your financial records with this enhanced functionality! 🚀

Parent Team

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Dashboard Enhancements

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Shared by Michael • December 30, 2024

Hi there,

Our latest dashboard updates make it easier than ever to manage and plan around key details for each class or group:

  • Scheduled Attendance: The dashboard now includes children scheduled to attend based on their planned sessions, giving staff a clear view of expected attendance for each date. This allows for more efficient daily planning and staffing.
  • Child Age Display: You can now view each child's age directly on the dashboard, accessible through class or group settings.
  • Date Picker Navigation: Quickly switch between dates on the dashboard to review insights and stats. Check future dates for birthdays, sick reports, or vacations to better anticipate needs.
  • Staff Birthdate Status: Filter by staff birthdates in the status filter to keep track of upcoming staff birthdays.

    Parent Team
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Personalized Summary Option in Child Journey Reports

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Shared by Michael • December 30, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to announce a new feature designed to enrich your child journey reports with more personalized insights from teachers!

Feature Highlight: Teacher Summary in Child Journey Reports

This new option allows teachers to add a summary when generating a child’s journey or two-year check report. Teachers can now include reflections, observations, and highlights from the child’s journey, giving families a more comprehensive view of their development.

What’s New?

  • Personalized Summary: Teachers can now add unique reflections to the child journey and two-year check reports, sharing meaningful observations and progress highlights.
  • Enhanced Communication: This additional section helps keep parents informed and engaged with detailed, teacher-curated insights.

We’re confident this feature will add significant value, helping to create a well-rounded narrative of each child’s growth and achievements.

Parent Team

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QuickBooks: Simplify Your Financial Workflow

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

Managing finances just got a whole lot easier! Parent’s QuickBooks Integration is here to take the hassle out of accounting, saving you time and reducing errors.

Here’s how it works:

  • Automated Accounting: Sync invoices, payments, and transactions automatically—no more manual data entry.
  • Seamless Integrations: Connect with QuickBooks and other leading accounting platforms directly through Parent.
  • Real-Time Syncing: Get instant updates on your financials, so you’re always up to date.

Make financial management simpler, faster, and error-free with Parent.

Warm regards,

The Parent Team

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Enhanced Invoice Reminder System

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to introduce a new feature that allows staff admins to set multiple reminders for invoice rules, improving communication and follow-up for unpaid invoices.

Key Features:

  • Multiple Reminder Options: management can now configure reminders via email, push notifications, and SMS for any unpaid invoices.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Reminders can be set to go out before or after the invoice due date, ensuring timely communication based on your needs.
  • Customizable Validation and Messaging: Each reminder can be tailored with specific validation criteria and messaging requirements, allowing for personalized follow-up that meets your organization’s standards.

This enhancement streamlines the invoicing process and helps ensure that important payment deadlines are not missed, improving overall financial management.

Parent Team