How Much is Brightwheel Premium? A Complete Guide to Features and Value
Explore brightwheel Premium's comprehensive childcare management features and discover how much value this all-in-one platform delivers to your program.
The easiest upgrade you'll ever make
Switching to brightwheel is easier than you think
Switching to brightwheel is easier than you think
Get started fast with hands-on supportseamless onboardingand a reliable platform built to last. See how easy it is to make the switch—get a free demo.
Trusted by millions of educators and families
#1
Rated all-in-one
childcare solution
childcare solution
20hrs
Saved each month on
administrative tasks
administrative tasks
95%
Customer satisfaction
99.9%
Uptime and 24x7 monitoring
(we don’t crash)
(we don’t crash)
Why make the switch?
Quick setup
No more waiting weeks to launch. With brightwheelyou’re up and running in daysallowing you to focus on what matters most: your children.
Guided onboarding
You’re not alone. Migrate quickly with dedicated support: 1:1 setuplive trainingand hands-on data entry assistance.
All-in-one platform
Tired of juggling multiple tools? Brightwheel connects 100+ features into a single cloud-based app.
Reliable support
Get ongoing support at your fingertips at every step. Plus24/7 access to chatbottutorialswebinarsand community.
Quick setup
No more waiting weeks to launch. With brightwheelyou’re up and running in daysallowing you to focus on what matters most: your children.
Guided onboarding
You’re not alone. Migrate quickly with dedicated support: 1:1 setuplive trainingand hands-on data entry assistance.
All-in-one platform
Tired of juggling multiple tools? Brightwheel connects 100+ features into a single cloud-based app.
Reliable support
Get ongoing support at your fingertips at every step. Plus24/7 access to chatbottutorialswebinarsand community.
Stories from programs who made the switch
Thousands of programs have already switched to brightwheel and are seeing the impact. Read more in customer stories
I had my training and by that next week we were switchingand I was adding billing plans and adding students. It didn’t take as long as I thought. It probably took a week for me to feel confident.
Brightwheel helps us in every way possible. From their onboarding and support team to the features that keep us organizedon track with planningand communicating smoothly to parents and each other.
The brightwheel onboarding process is reallyreally helpful. They made sure I was using the tool to the best of its abilitiesand they took care of uploading all the kiddos into the system.
We were the first ones to bring brightwheel to our town. Nowevery other center in town has adopted brightwheel as their software. It is an amazing all in one - go to tool…Worth every penny!
The motivator to start brightwheel was I was coming into a small program and I had been asked to grow the program…I’ve now more than doubled the program hereand added two more classrooms.
I had my training and by that next week we were switchingand I was adding billing plans and adding students. It didn’t take as long as I thought. It probably took a week for me to feel confident.
Brightwheel helps us in every way possible. From their onboarding and support team to the features that keep us organizedon track with planningand communicating smoothly to parents and each other.
The brightwheel onboarding process is reallyreally helpful. They made sure I was using the tool to the best of its abilitiesand they took care of uploading all the kiddos into the system.
We were the first ones to use brightwheel in our town. Nowevery other center in town has adopted it as their software. It is an amazing all-in-one tool…Worth every penny!
Brightwheel has been so easy to roll out. We started with parent communication and ended with billing. It has been a tremendous blessing to our school.
I think the motivator to start brightwheel was I was coming into a small program and I had been asked to grow the program…I have now more than doubled the program hereand added two more classrooms.
Switching is as easy as 1-2-3
1. Quick start
Log inget orientedand get 1:1 data entry support—we’ll migrate your studentparentstaffand billing information for you in under 24 hours.
2. Custom training
Work with a 1:1 trainer who knows your needs. From billing to check-inget expert guidance at every step—backed by a 97% satisfaction rating.
3. Family & staff setup
Invite families and staff with ready-to-use templates and support. 3 out of 4 families adopt brightwheel in their first week of onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Most programs are up and running within daysthanks to our guided onboarding process.
No problem! Brightwheel is designed to be intuitive and easy to useeven if you’re new to technology. Our team will guide you through every stepfrom setting up your account to training your staff. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can transition to a digital solution that saves you time and keeps everything organized.
No problem—switching is easier than you think. Our onboarding team will guide you through every stepfrom migrating your data to training your staff. We’ll make sure nothing gets lost in the transition. And once you’re up and runningbrightwheel’s all-in-one platform makes managing your program simplerfasterand more connected.
Curious how brightwheel compares to other childcare management software? Learn more.
You’ll have access to 1:1 setuplive trainingand ongoing supportplus 24/7 access to our chatbottutorialsand community. With real-human support and a focus on ease of usebrightwheel ensures you and your staff can hit the ground running.
Plusonce you’re up and running with brightwheelwe don’t just disappear. Our Customer Support team is just a message away—whether it’s for troubleshootingoptimizingor just guiding you through something new. You can also request a phone call with a member of the Customer Support team.
Not at all. Most programs are up and running within days—with no interruption to daily operations. Our onboarding team works around your schedule to ensure a smoothlow-stress transitionso you and your staff can stay focused on what truly matters- your students.
Brightwheel stands out with its unmatched ease of userobust securityand reliable performance—designed to simplify your day-to-day operations.
Why go with brightwheel vs Procare? Brightwheel saves staff up to 20 hours a month with features like automated billingseamless communicationand contactless check-in—all backed by expert support. Everything you need is connected in one place and synced across deviceswith no hidden fees. Learn more.
Why go with brightwheel vs Lillio? Brightwheel offers stronger billing and managementindustry-leading security with 2FA and a commitment to innovation. With the largest engineering team in ECE tech and a public product roadmapbrightwheel continually evolves based on customer feedback. Learn more.
Brightwheel offers flexible pricing plans to fit different budgets and program sizes. We encourage prospective customers to connect with our team directly for a personalized quote based on your specific needs. Request pricing information to explore how brightwheel can benefit your program.
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