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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

Feature update
Improvement

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

Improvement
Feature update

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

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Enhanced Payment and Payout Tracking

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to announce new enhancements to our payment and payout tracking features, designed to provide companies with greater visibility and control over their financial transactions.

Payments:

  • Detailed Transaction Insights: Companies can now track essential details for each Parent Pay transaction, including deducted fees and refunded amounts.
  • Payment Status: Easily check whether payments have been paid out and transferred to your company’s bank account.
  • Exportable Reports: All payment data can be exported into comprehensive reports for better financial analysis and record-keeping.
  • Accessibility: This feature is available for both company-wide and individual location payment listings.,

Payout:

  • Comprehensive Payout Breakdown: Companies can view a detailed breakdown of each payout, including all transactions and total fees associated with each payout.
  • Location-Based Tracking: Easily list all locations included in each payment and filter transactions by location for targeted insights.
  • Exportable Data: Payout details can be exported into reports for further analysis and documentation.

These enhancements empower companies to manage their financial operations more effectively, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of payments and payouts.

Parent Team

New feature

Bulk Media Download for Child Profiles

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to introduce a new feature that streamlines the process of downloading media for each child.

Key Highlights:

  • Bulk Download Capability: Staff and parents can now download all media related to a child’s profile in one go, eliminating the need to download each photo or video individually.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: This feature saves time and simplifies the process of accessing a child’s media, making it easier for parents and staff to keep records or share memories.
  • Download Confirmation: Users will receive an email with a download link for the media after the bulk download is processed, ensuring easy access to their files.

This update enhances user experience by providing a more efficient way to manage and retrieve important media content.

Parent Team

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(Coming Soon) Empower Your Workflow with AI-Powered Assistance

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to announce a game-changing update to Parent: our new AI Assistant is here to make your daily tasks smoother, faster, and more effective.

Here’s how this feature will elevate your experience:

  • Enhanced Observations: Specify the emotional tone and tone of voice for children's observations, ensuring accurate and meaningful documentation.
  • Effortless Post Writing: Get AI assistance while crafting posts, saving time and boosting creativity.
  • Seamless Rephrasing: Let AI rephrase your posts or observations with the correct tone of voice for clarity and professionalism.
  • Flawless Grammar: Built-in grammar checks ensure every piece of content is polished and error-free.

This innovation is designed to save you time and simplify your communication tasks, so you can focus on what matters most: nurturing young minds.

Ready to explore the possibilities?

Warm regards,

The Parent Team

Feature update
Improvement

Exciting Enhancements Coming Soon to Your Parent Portal

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Shared by Michael • December 24, 2024

Hi there,

We’re excited to share that a major upgrade is coming soon to Parent, designed to make every interaction easier, faster, and more intuitive than ever before! Here’s what’s in store:

Effortless Navigation: Our redesigned left-hand menu puts everything you need just a click away. Say goodbye to searching and hello to seamless access at your fingertips.

Sleek, Modern Interface: Dive into a fresh, organized layout that brings clarity to your tasks and makes finding information a breeze.

All-in-One Settings Hub: Our new comprehensive settings page replaces the options page, consolidating every setup option for all your essential features—from communication and rooms to billing and invoicing—into one easily accessible space.

This upgrade isn’t just an update; it’s a reimagining of the Parent experience, crafted to give you more time for what matters most. We’re excited to unveil these improvements soon and can’t wait to see how they transform the way you connect with Parent!

Warm regards,
The Parent Team