What Happens to Your Brightwheel Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Data
Daily reports, photos, billing
Payments
Cancel tuition autopay
Contact
Childcare center directly
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify the childcare center
Contact the daycare or preschool directly. They manage enrollment and can update guardian information in Brightwheel.
Estimated time: 10 min
Download photos and daily reports
Save all photos, videos, and daily activity reports from the app. These are precious memories that will be lost when the account closes.
Estimated time: 20 min
Cancel tuition autopay
Stop automatic tuition payments through the Brightwheel billing section to prevent further charges.
Estimated time: 5 min
Update guardian contact
Have the center update the primary contact to the surviving parent or new guardian.
Estimated time: 10 min
Document Now Checklist
- Brightwheel parent login
- Childcare center name
- Tuition payment method
- Balance owed or credits
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