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How employer partnerships and community visibility work together to drive enrollment and amplify your ambassador network. Every June, as school lets out and routines shift, child care enrollment naturally dips as some families pull their kids for the summer. But summer doesn't have to be a slow season. In fact, it can be one of your most strategic ones. Working parents are figuring out summer care on the fly, and families are already starting to think about fall. That makes i

IntelliForms keeps getting smarter, and these latest updates mean less friction for families and less follow-up for your team. Payments and Submissions on Autopilot Enrollment nights are busy. Parents are squeezing in paperwork between bedtime routines, and your team shouldn't have to chase every payment to the finish line. Now parents have real-time visibility into where their submission stands, and once everything is confirmed, the process moves forward automatically. No gu

Childcare is, at its heart, an enrollment intelligence game. Not because directors are focused on numbers over people, quite the opposite. But seats are always turning. Children age out, graduate to kindergarten, move with their families. Keeping classrooms full is a constant effort, and that's just the reality of the business. All this makes it natural, and even imperative, to always be on the lookout for new families. What often gets overlooked, though, is the opportunity

Here's an uncomfortable truth: not everyone on your waitlist actually plans to enroll. Families sign up "just in case," never respond when a spot opens, and quietly enroll somewhere else. Meanwhile, your team spent weeks chasing them. A nominal waitlist fee changes everything. Even a small amount, say $25 to $50, transforms a "maybe" into a genuine commitment. When families have skin in the game, they're far more likely to convert when a spot opens up. Think of it as a qualit

If you run a childcare center or summer camp and haven't started marketing your summer program yet, you're already behind. Most parents search for summer programs between late February and mid-April, Googling phrases like "summer camp near me" and "best summer enrichment for kids." If your center doesn't show up with a clear, compelling page, you're invisible during the most critical window of the year. Think about your own behavior as a consumer: when one company has a polis

We all remember how the pandemic made virtual tours a necessity. While we’re fully back to in-person visits now, the skills we developed during that time still have a place. Virtual tours remain a fantastic option for families who can’t make it to your center in person — and continuing to offer them shows that your center is flexible, accommodating, and tech-savvy. The Value of Offering Virtual Tours It’s a bit like having dressing rooms in a clothing store: when people have

Timely Responses Matter In Childcare When families reach out, they want reassurance that someone is there to listen. A quick reply, or...

Fall is one of the most crucial enrollment seasons for early childhood centers. Families are back from summer vacations, routines are...

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In the dynamic landscape of child care enrollment, effective lead nurturing is crucial for converting potential families into happy,...

Harness the potential of IntelliKid Systems (IKS) to transform your child care center's online presence! Start by updating your website...

Running a child care center can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the most critical aspects of managing a successful child care...

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Whose calls are you recording? Whose calls do you want to record? Existing families? Prospective families? Both? No matter what your...

When a parent is filling out enrollment paperwork, you may need to collect certain documents, such as a copy of the parent’s ID or their...

Happy holidays to all our amazing clients at IntelliKid Systems! In this festive time of year, we're excited to bring you a special...

In the dynamic world of childcare management, staying ahead of the curve is not just an option; it's a necessity. That's where IntelliKid...

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