---
title: "Absent Reasons"
slug: "absent-reasons"
tags: ["frmAbsentReasonTypes"]
updated: 2024-01-24T15:01:32Z
published: 2024-01-24T15:01:32Z
canonical: "www.procaresupport.com/absent-reasons"
---

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# Absent Reasons

Absent Reasons are used to track hours a child is absent such as “Vacation”, “Dr. Appointment”, “Out Sick”, etc.

## Getting There

1. From the Procare Home screen click *Configuration* > *System*.
2. Go to *Data Management* > *Scheduling* > double-click *Absent Reasons*.

## Absent Reasons

1. Click the top (blank) line and type a Description like “Vacation”, “Dr. Appointment”, etc. Add a Comment (optional) to explain when this reason would be used and check the Active box. Then tap Enter (on your keyboard) to get a new blank line.
2. Continue adding reasons as needed then click Save > Exit.