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Brightwheel: Stay Connected, Informed & Involved

 

​At Odyssey Early Learning Academy, we use Brightwheel to give families a clear, convenient, and real-time view into their child’s day. Brightwheel enhances communication, streamlines daily operations, and keeps everything you need—updates, photos, billing, forms, and messages—right at your fingertips.

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A Brightwheel Pioneer in Massachusetts

While Brightwheel is widely used today, Odyssey Early Learning Academy was years ahead of the curve. We were part of Brightwheel’s early pilot rollout in 2016, making us one of the very first childcare centers in Massachusetts to implement the platform.

With nearly a decade of hands-on experience, our team uses Brightwheel seamlessly and intentionally—providing families with smoother communication, reliable daily updates, and a truly polished, professional experience.

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Real-Time Updates & Daily Highlights

Brightwheel provides a secure window into your child’s classroom experience. Throughout the day, you will receive:

• Photos & videos of learning, play, and milestones

• Meal, nap, and diaper logs

• Curriculum-aligned activity updates

• Check-in and check-out notifications

• Daily routines and highlight summaries

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No more wondering how your child’s day is going—you’ll always know exactly what they’re doing and how they’re feeling.

 

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Effortless Communication With Teachers

Brightwheel makes it easy to stay in close communication with your child’s teachers:

• Message your child’s teacher directly in the app

• Ask questions throughout the day

• Share important notes (allergies, pick-up changes, reminders)

• Receive timely responses

• Stay aligned as a team in supporting your child

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This two-way communication strengthens relationships and ensures families and teachers work together to support each child’s needs.

 

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All Billing + Payments Organized in One Place

All tuition billing at Odyssey is handled securely through Brightwheel.

Families can:

• Set up autopay

• Make one-time payments

• View and download receipts

• Track account balances

• Access annual tax statements

• Receive due-date reminders

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Everything is fully digital, streamlined, and easy to manage—no more paper invoices or guesswork.

 

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Invite Family Members to Share the Experience

Brightwheel allows you to invite grandparents or trusted relatives to follow your child’s feed.
You maintain full control over what each person is allowed to view or access.

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This helps your support system stay connected to your child’s growth, even from afar.

 

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A Trusted, Secure Platform

Brightwheel is used by high-quality early education programs nationwide and offers:

• Secure data encryption

• Private, protected photo and message sharing

• Verified parent/guardian access controls

• Encrypted payment processing

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Your child’s safety and privacy are always top priority.

 

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Bringing Families and Classrooms Together

Brightwheel deepens the connection between home and school by making your child’s learning visible, accessible, and beautifully organized. Parents feel informed and involved—even on the busiest days. Teachers feel supported and connected. And children benefit from a strong, consistent home–school partnership.

 

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Helping Families Stay Connected — Every Step of the Way

From first steps to fingerpainting masterpieces, Brightwheel ensures you never miss a moment. Your child’s early learning journey is captured, shared, and celebrated with the people who matter most.