Connect and Engage with Families

Make this school year your most connected yet! Whether you're welcoming new families or continuing relationships with returning ones, clear communication sets the tone. Explore how Procare’s built-in tools can help you stay in touch, keep everyone informed, and create a strong sense of community from day one.

Families

The beginning of a new school year is a great time to add parents and guardians or additional authorized pickups to student profiles, lookup or send parent PINs, or invite families to sign up for Procare for the first time!

Documents

Use the eDocuments feature to have parents and staff complete required documentation electronically.

Connecting with New Families

Get your families connected and engaged with their child's learning journey! Learn how to easily invite families to [create a Procare account] for real-time updates and easy communication.(/procare-online/docs/inviting-families-to-procare).

Provide families with more information about The Family App Experience and the benefits using the child care mobile app for staying connected to their child's learning journey.

Communicating with Families

Effective communication with families is essential for creating a supportive and informed learning environment. Communicate with families through sharing daily photos and updates , sending newsletters and messages..

Setting up newsletter templates simplifies regular communication, keeping families connected with to your center.

Additional Information

• Review and set up sign-in options, such as curbside contactless (GPS) sign-in/out.
• Create a parent kiosk form to have parents answer important questions during check-in/out, such as health related questions or if the child is cold or hot lunch.
• View our Getting to Know Your Procare App to introduce your parents to Procare.