Brightwheel

[ElleR]

Now that Brightwheel is charging $2 per child per month, is anyone still using it and paying the subscription?? I was interested in signing up my center...but that's pretty expensive...Also billing and bank transfers incur more costs. Is it worth it??

[jenboo]

I've been signed up for a while and haven't seen any costs associated with it.

[JackandJill]

I've been signed up for a while and haven't seen any costs associated with it.

same! I haven't received any information on being charged yet.

[Cat Herder]

"If you're not paying for the product, you are the product"

I'd even pay extra if they could also give me the same accounting features as the current MMK Pro.

But everyone here already knows that. ::::

Granted, I only have 6 children, I doubt I am much of a market share. I am product loyal to the core, surely that counts for something.

I just checked as I am seriously considering joining, still free.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I've been signed up for a while and haven't seen any costs associated with it.

Same here. I really like it but not enough to pay $2 a child since I have mostly part timers and that'd be $36.

[CityGarden]

Same here. I really like it but not enough to pay $2 a child since I have mostly part timers and that'd be $36.

I agree I like it but not enough to pay for it. My parents however love it and most would likely be willing to incur the cost themselves.

[TXhomedaycare]

I've been waiting for them to start charging but mine is still free. Since I only have 6 full time kids I would be willing to pay for it but next year I will be raising my rates and I will keep that in mind.

[CityGarden]

I've been waiting for them to start charging but mine is still free. Since I only have 6 full time kids I would be willing to pay for it but next year I will be raising my rates and I will keep that in mind.

Yeah that would likely be my approach for next year... that said right now I only have 3 on any given day. Is there a way to write a note or picture and select all the parents?

[jenboo]

Yeah that would likely be my approach for next year... that said right now I only have 3 on any given day. Is there a way to write a note or picture and select all the parents?

Yes there is.

[jenboo]

Now that Brightwheel is charging $2 per child per month, is anyone still using it and paying the subscription?? I was interested in signing up my center...but that's pretty expensive...Also billing and bank transfers incur more costs. Is it worth it??

Is it per month? Per year? Just a one time fee per child?

[daycarediva]

Mine is still free. Is that monthly? Previous to brightwheel, I was printing and filling in daily sheets. $2/month would still be cheaper than all that ink (and paper).

[Blackcat31]

http://mybrightwheel.com/pricing/

Sounds like there is still a free version but there is a premium version that does cost.

The FAQ section also says:

Does brightwheel cost anything?

"If you choose to enroll in any premium services that brightwheel may offer (the “Premium Services”), you will be charged a subscription fee (the “Subscription Fee”) in advance, to the method of payment you provide upon enrollment in the Premium Services. Subscription Fees are non-refundable. Your enrollment in the Premium Services will be automatically renewed on a monthly or annual basis, depending on whether you elect monthly or annual billing during enrollment.

If you wish to cancel auto-renewal of the Premium Services for the following billing period, you must notify brightwheel within thirty (30) days prior to the auto renewal date. brightwheel may change the Subscription Fee upon notice to you, but such change will only take effect once your then-current Premium Services term has ended.

If you do not wish to pay the new Subscription Fee, your only remedy shall be to cancel your enrollment in the Premium Services for the following billing period, prior to the expiration of your then-current Premium Services term. You may cancel your Premium Services subscription at any time, but again, no refunds will be granted for Subscription Fees paid.

If you are participating in the Tuition Program (the “Tuition Program”), then you are also subject to our Tuition Program Payment Terms set forth below and we (or a third-party service provider) may accept and process payments on your behalf, for which we may charge a fee.

Many of the brightwheel Services are currently free. In addition, we reserve the right to charge for certain or all Services in the future, including new Services that we add. We will notify you before any Services you are then using begin carrying a fee, and if you wish to continue using such Services, you must pay all applicable fees for such Services."

[jenboo]

That's a bummer. All my parent's use the tuition payment. I wonder when I'll get an email about it.

[LittleScholars]

That's a bummer. All my parent's use the tuition payment. I wonder when I'll get an email about it.

I chatted with them, and they said to expect to be rolled over within a few months if you're an existing customer. You will be notified prior to the change, though. And the basic version will still be free, but you can't access certain features. All invoices will have a processing fee.

[jenboo]

I chatted with them, and they said to expect to be rolled over within a few months if you're an existing customer. You will be notified prior to the change, though. And the basic version will still be free, but you can't access certain features. All invoices will have a processing fee.

Ugh. Guess is back to checks and cash.