How to Get Started - An Overview

Jackrabbit makes child care center management easy. Run your business from anywhere with Jackrabbit Care’s cloud-based management software. To get started, follow these easy steps to get the most out of Jackrabbit Care:

•  Sign up for a free trial or convert your free trial to a subscription.
•  Use our Jackrabbit Care Startup Guide to walk through setting up your system.
•  Read more information on Jackrabbit Care, such as how to manage your subscription and legal details.
•  Use additional resources to get the most out of your new favorite care management software.

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Sign Up for a Free Trial

Visit our Jackrabbit Care website and click Get Started to sign up for a free trial today. 

Once you're signed in, our goal is to make it easy for you to get around the system and find what you need quickly. Use the information below to help you get started:

• Learn how to Sign In and Sign Out.
• Learn how to Navigate Jackrabbit Care.

Jackrabbit Care Startup Guide

Click on the title next to each checkbox for more details, and mark off each step as you set up your Jackrabbit Care system.

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Family Accounts

	Import Data to Jackrabbit Care We offer a free basic import service to all new clients, which includes uploading your current child, family, and team member information into your Jackrabbit Care system.
	Add a New Family Account Add new Family Accounts to add new children, contacts, and details related to a single family.

Programs & Classes

	Add Programs Programs are the top-level categories which classes are then assigned to at your childcare center.
	Add Schedules Schedules are designated blocks of time during the day that match the classes you offer.
	Add Classes Classes are created to offer varying schedules and assigned to different programs.

Teachers & Staff

	Add Staff Members The number of team members that can be added to your Jackrabbit Care system is unlimited.
	Set User-Based Permissions After adding a team member, an Owner can adjust the permissions for each user to fit their specific needs.

Settings

	Check Business Settings Confirm the business details from when your account was created.
	Check Site Details Confirm your site's address, phone number, and hours of operation.
	Manage Kiosk Settings The Kiosk provides a simple electronic method for team members to clock in/out for the workday and for parents to check their children in and out of your facility.
	Manage Policies Policies are agreements between families and your business before a child is enrolled.

Enrollment

	Enroll Children Now that your system's basics are set up, learn how to enroll children in classes.
	Create an Online Registration Form Create an Online Registration Form so families can register with ease.
	Review and Process Registrations  Now that the registrations are rolling in, learn how to process and manage them.
	Invite Parents to the App CircleTime is an app for parents included with your monthly Jackrabbit Care subscription.

Process Payments

	Jackrabbit Pay ePayments in Jackrabbit lets you process and automatically record credit card and bank payments directly in the system, saving you time. Contact the Jackrabbit Pay team to get your questions answered and to set up online payments.
	Collect Payments Learn how to apply payments to a family's account balance.

More Information

Sign Up and Manage Your Subscription

If you signed up for a free trial, it's simple to upgrade from a free trial to a subscription.

•  Review our Fees & Payment Policies for details on our subscription plan.
•  We offer a Referral Credit for every referral that signs up for service.

The Legal Stuff

Take a few minutes to review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. We are committed to protecting and keeping your data safe. This information includes how we collect info, credit card information, the use of Cookies, etc., and the agreement between Jackrabbit Care and your business.

•  Learn more about Data Security.

Additional Resources

We've got you covered when you need help! Click any of the links below for additional support:

	Schedule a quick call with someone from our Jackrabbit Care Support Team.
	Join the Jackrabbit Child Care Management Software page on Facebook.