We use computer technology increasingly in child care and education programs. The children are using computers for learning. Adults use computers to word process, e-mail and find information on the Internet.
Some programs even have their own web site.
Another way to use technology in your center or home-based program is to use management software to assist your program in tracking important details such as child and family information, immunizations, emergency information and contacts, billing, waiting list, staff information, payroll, budgeting, and time clock for parents and staff checking in and out. The most important advantage of using administrative software for a child care and education program is that it can save time. This type of software usually pays for itself in the end. For example, without a computer software program, children's immunizations are difficult to track. Our Center's Office Manager prints out children's immunization records and the software program we use prints out which immunizations are due in the next few weeks.