One platform. Three happy groups.
Directors run the program, staff run the room, parents stay in the loop — everyone sees exactly what they need.
For program directors
Run the whole program from one dashboard.
- Enrollment, rosters, and staff in one place
- Automated weekly and monthly billing
- Exportable attendance and audit reports
For staff
Afternoons without paper sign-out sheets.
- Scan a QR code, see the verified photo
- Check out a student in under 60 seconds
- Flag anything unusual with one tap
For parents
Know your child is safe — every single day.
- Push alert at check-in and pickup
- Add grandparents and trusted adults
- Pay tuition right in the app
Everything your program needs.
No paper sign-in sheets, no confusion — one system for staff, parents, and administrators.
Government ID Verification
Parents verify their identity once with a real government ID. Staff see their verified photo on every pickup — no guessing.
QR Code Check-Out
Parents generate a time-limited QR code in the app. Teachers scan in seconds. No PIN sharing, no manual lookups.
Integrated Payments
Invoice a family for any amount. They pay in the app by card or bank transfer — their choice — and it settles into your program's own account.
Real-Time Notifications
Parents get push notifications the moment their child is checked in or out. Always in the loop.
Attendance Tracking
Full attendance history, daily sign-in sheets, and exportable reports — always accurate and up to date.
Multiple Authorized Pickups
Add grandparents, aunts, uncles — anyone. Each person verifies their own identity and gets approved individually.
Up and running in under an hour.
No training required. No IT department needed.
Program signs up
Create your program account, add staff, and import your roster. Most programs are set up in under an hour.
Parents verify identity
Parents download the app, upload a photo of their government ID, and take a selfie. Verified instantly.
Safe pickups every day
Parent shows a QR code, staff scans it, sees the verified photo, and taps Check Out. Under 60 seconds.
Loved by programs nationwide.
“We switched from paper sign-in sheets and haven't looked back. Bright After School saves us 30 minutes every afternoon and our parents love the notifications.”
“The identity verification gives us real peace of mind. We finally know with certainty who is picking up each child. That's priceless.”
“Setup took less than an hour and our parents were enrolled within a week. The QR check-out is so fast — parents love it.”
Available on iOS & Android
Parents and staff both use the Bright After School app for a seamless pickup experience. One app for pickups, notifications, and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Parents upload a photo of their government-issued ID and take a selfie through the Bright After School app. Our system matches the two and creates a verified profile. Staff see this verified photo every time that parent checks out their child.
Yes. Bright After School is fully COPPA compliant. We take the privacy and safety of children extremely seriously. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Most programs are fully set up in under an hour. You can add your student roster, invite staff, and start enrolling parents the same day you sign up.
Staff can manually look up a parent using the web dashboard. We also support a PIN-based fallback option for parents without smartphones.
Yes. We'll walk your team through a live 30-minute demo and answer questions about pricing, setup, and roster migration before you sign anything.