Create an Online Registration Form

Whether you have a childcare center with a single program or a larger multiple-program center with different locations, Jackrabbit Care makes the process of registering families quick and easy.

With an Online Registration form, you can:

  •  Collect basic information and documents ahead of approving the registration for enrollment. 
  •  Add files, policies, or other information for caregivers to include or require signatures for.
  •  Request accessibility needs information for children prior to registration.
  •  Set up different enrollment periods for new families and returning and existing families.

Note:  Business Owners and Administrators automatically have the permissions to create Online Registration forms.


Follow these 4 steps to prepare and set up an Online Registration form for your programs.

Step 1 - Create Policies

It is important to create policies related to your business and the programs you offer. To work with your policies, go to Settings (left menu) > Manage PoliciesCreate the policies first, and add them in Step 4 below.

New policies can also be created and added when setting up an Online Registration form in the Required Steps window.

Step 2 - Create Document File Types

A File Type must be created before you can add them to the Online Registration form. New file types are located under Medical & Compliance (left menu) > Manage Files TypesCreate the File Types first and add them in Step 4 below.

 New Files and Documents can also be created and added when setting up an Online Registration form in the Required Steps window.

Step 3 - Add Program Descriptions

The information you share about the program will be displayed to caregivers on the Online Registration form. Add or update a Program Description by going to Programs & Classes (left menu) > View All Programs > Program card > Details tab > Program Description.

Step 4 - Set Up an Online Registration Form

An Online Registration form can be created from Enrollment (left menu) or Programs & Classes (left menu). Follow these steps to create an Online Registration form for each of your programs.

From Enrollment (Left Menu) 

  1. Go to Enrollment (left menu) > Manage Online Registration.
    Note: Be sure you have the right site selected at the top of the page.


  2. Click the + New Settings button to open the Set Up Online Registration window and start the Required Steps workflow.

From the View All Programs Link (Left Menu) 

  1. Go to Programs & Classes (left menu) > View All Programs.
    Note: Be sure you have the right site selected at the top of the page.


  2. Click a program card to open the Details tab.
  3. Go to Actions menu> Set Up Online Registration to open the Set Up Online Registration window and start the Required Steps workflow.

Complete the Required Steps Workflow

  1. Use the toggles on the right to Allow New Families or Allow Returning and Existing Families to register.
  2. Enter the Open Date and Close Date for the Registration Period and click Next

    Registration periods may differ or overlap for New Families and Returning and Existing Families, allowing for returning and existing families to register before new families.


  3. Click + Add Step to add additional required information for Registration or Enrollment. Caregiver and Child information are defaults and listed automatically.
    • Files and Documents - Select the checkbox if the file is mandatory.  File types must be in PDFs or JPGs and less than 10 MBs.
    • Policies - Select the policies that need to be reviewed and accepted.
    • Additional Contacts -Choose which additional contact information is required and the minimum number of emergency contacts.
    • Accessibility - Choose the term you would like to use when asking a family about a child's accessibility accommodations. When filling out an online registration form, parents/contacts are given a blank space to provide more information about their child's accessibility needs
    • Payment Method Information - If using ePayments, this option is available to request the primary contact put a primary payment method on their account prior to enrollment.
  4. Click Next.


  5. Add and review all information and click Create Link 
    • Add a Name (required) for the Online Registration form. The name for this registration form will be displayed on the Online Registration Settings page.
    • Review all the information to be included in the form.
    • Return to a previous step if you need to make changes.


  6. Click Copy Link or copy and paste the URL to share and send out the Online Registration form to families who have requested more information or expressed interest in registering their child in your program.
    • You can also use the online registration link to create an action button on your website.

Sample Online Registration Form

Here is an example of an Online Registration form families will see when they use the link generated above.

Modify an Existing Online Registration Form

If you want to edit an existing form, follow these steps to make changes:

  1. Go to Enrollment (left menu) > Manage Online Registration and locate the specific Program card to edit.


  2. Click Details on the Program card.
  3. Click the Edit button to open the Set Up Online Registration page.
  4. Step through the workflow and make the changes, which may include:
    • Open Date and Close Date for registration.
    • Modify Caregiver Information and/or Child Information.
    • Add additional steps to the registration form.

This will generate an updated link for the program.

Parent's Online Registration Video

Watch this short video to see the parent's experience with the Online Registration form.

 


What's next with Online Registration? Review & Process Online Registration Forms!