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Digital Attendance Made Simple
Save time, reduce paperwork, and submit attendance electronically with CareConnect. Getting started is simple, and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Why Choose Digital Attendance?
Digital Attendance makes attendance easier for everyone. Submit attendance electronically through CareConnect to reduce paperwork, help prevent common errors, and keep payments on track. Families can easily sign children in and out from their mobile devices, making attendance more convenient for everyone.
Benefits include:
- Less paperwork and fewer manual forms
- Secure attendance submission from any device
- Built-in checks to help reduce errors
- Brightwheel uploads when available
- Simple mobile sign-in and sign-out for families
How to Get Started
Getting started with Digital Attendance is easy. Follow these simple steps to enroll:
Start submitting attendance online from your computer or mobile device.
Contact your Provider CARE Specialist to let them know you’re interested. If you don’t know who your specialist is, call (916) 369-0191 and we’ll connect you.
Attend a required webinar to learn how to use CareConnect and submit attendance electronically.
Receive your CareConnect access after completing the webinar.
How Digital Attendance Works
Digital Attendance creates a clear, consistent process for providers, families, and Child Action.
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Daily
Parents check children in and out using a secure code at drop-off and pick-up. Times are recorded automatically.
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End of Month
Providers review attendance, confirm accuracy, and submit records through CareConnect.
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Review & Processing
Child Action reviews attendance for completeness and accuracy before sending it to fiscal for payment processing.
Deadlines and Important Information
Attendance is submitted after your final day of care for the month (typically the last day of the month). Parents must check children in and out daily to ensure records are complete. Once complete attendance is received, Child Action has 21 days to process payment. Late or incomplete submissions may delay payment
Training and Resources
To support providers during this transition, Child Action is sharing short how-to videos created by CCRC that explain the digital attendance process. These videos are available in multiple languages and will be used in the interim while Child Action develops its own training materials.
CareConnect will also offer free webinars that walk through the digital attendance system step by step. After attending a webinar, you’ll be able to enroll and begin using Digital Attendance with confidence.
To reserve a spot, contact your assigned Child Action staff member by phone or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from parents and child care providers about Digital Attendance.