Parent Portal
Give parents an insight into their child's day with Parent Portal!
Home Observations now available!
What is Parent Portal?
Parent Portal is a FREE app that works hand-in-hand with our software solutions. When it’s time for parents to collect their children from your setting, they’re usually in a hurry to get home and you’re busy trying to tidy and prepare for tomorrow. With so much going on, it can be difficult to make sure every family has their invoice and children’s details are regularly checked.
Parent Portal gives parents a valuable insight into their child's day, lets them keep track of the nursery finances; and enables them to request important changes to their child's medical circumstances - online and on the mobile phone!
How do parents access Parent Portal?
Parents can download the app on Android or iOS devices – they just need to type ‘Parenta’ into the Google Play or Apple App store to find it. However, they won’t be able to access Parent Portal until they’ve been given their unique login details which will be issued by your nursery.
What can parents see on the Newsfeed section?
On the Newsfeed section parents have an instant easy to view insight of their child’s day – with nappy details including number of changes, what meals their child had, their sleep patterns plus sharing in the fantastic adventure their child experienced during the day. Activities, photos and even achievement certificates can be shared with the parents on a daily basis. This type of communication really encourages a positive and engaging relationship with the parents which is so important while social distancing has to be maintained.
Can parents change the information they see in the app?
No, the information contained within the app is presented on a read-only basis, meaning it can’t be changed by parents. However, parents can request changes by updating details within the ‘Family’ section of the app which sends you an email with the required changes.
The Parent Portal app is a great way to enable parents to see a timeline of their child’s daily learning activities, on the go. Parents can login any time of day, even when your setting is closed.
Work closely with parents!
We’ve worked with thousands of settings, so we know exactly what tools you need to make your business successful. We believe that delivering great childcare means working closely alongside parents; and with Parent Portal, they can stay involved in their child’s day.
Our latest “Home Observation” feature allows parents to share their child’s activities by uploading videos and photos using the Parent Portal app. Home Observations are still subject to the standard review process within Footsteps 2 EYFS software. View our short "How to" video here.
Parent Portal features available with the different Parenta software solutions
ABACUS
Access
Mobile App + Website access
Finances
Check account balance
View invoices
View Payments
Download Payment and Invoices
Query Payments and Invoices
Diary
View past, present and upcoming booked sessions
Family details
Carers and child’s personal details
Child’s Medical conditions
Child’s Allergies
Child’s assigned room
Child’s assigned key worker
Request changes functionality
Newsfeed timeline
Drop offs
Pick ups
Activities including photos
Meals with description and amount eaten
Nappy changes with comments and clean, wet, soiled, both selected type displayed
Sleep duration
EYFS observations with supporting photos and videos
Photo blurring technology
Certificate of Achievements
ABACUS + DAYSHARE
Access
Mobile App + Website access
Finances
Check account balance
View invoices
View Payments
Download Payment and Invoices
Query Payments and Invoices
Diary
View past, present and upcoming booked sessions
Family details
Carers and child’s personal details
Child’s Medical conditions
Child’s Allergies
Child’s assigned room
Child’s assigned key worker
Request changes functionality
Newsfeed timeline
Drop offs
Pick ups
Activities including photos
Meals with description and amount eaten
Nappy changes with comments and clean, wet, soiled, both selected type displayed
Sleep duration
EYFS observations with supporting photos and videos
Photo blurring technology
Certificate of Achievements
ABACUS + FOOTSTEPS 2
Access
Mobile App + Website access
Finances
Check account balance
View invoices
View Payments
Download Payment and Invoices
Query Payments and Invoices
Diary
View past, present and upcoming booked sessions
Family details
Carers and child’s personal details
Child’s Medical conditions
Child’s Allergies
Child’s assigned room
Child’s assigned key worker
Request changes functionality
Newsfeed timeline
Drop offs
Pick ups
Activities including photos
Meals with description and amount eaten
Nappy changes with comments and clean, wet, soiled, both selected type displayed
Sleep duration
EYFS observations with supporting photos and videos
Photo blurring technology
Certificate of Achievements
ABACUS + DAYSHARE + FOOTSTEPS 2
Access
Mobile App + Website access
Finances
Check account balance
View invoices
View Payments
Download Payment and Invoices
Query Payments and Invoices
Diary
View past, present and upcoming booked sessions
Family details
Carers and child’s personal details
Child’s Medical conditions
Child’s Allergies
Child’s assigned room
Child’s assigned key worker
Request changes functionality
Newsfeed timeline
Drop offs
Pick ups
Activities including photos
Meals with description and amount eaten
Nappy changes with comments and clean, wet, soiled, both selected type displayed
Sleep duration
EYFS observations with supporting photos and videos
Photo blurring technology
Certificate of Achievements
Easy to view newsfeed of the child’s day - including photos and videos
Account balance and invoice breakdown with downloadable invoices and payment receipts
Certificates of achievement in the newsfeed to brighten up parents' day
Calendar view of past, present and future sessions booked all in one handy place
Contact details such as the names and telephone numbers of the child’s main carer(s)
View and request changes for information about the child including allergies, illnesses and medication
What our customers have to say about Parent Portal
Parent Portal
To find more about all of the information parents can view, as well as what Parent Portal has to offer, download the brochure today!
Click here to find out what preferred device specifications we recommend for our software solutions.