Keep parents updated for 3c a text
Centre closed tomorrow for a pupil free day? Send a text tonight. Every parent sees it. No one turns up with their kid wondering why the gate's locked.
Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or anywhere in Australia.
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How early learning centres use Texto
Real ways businesses like yours send texts every day.
Parents of little ones want to know everything. Is the centre open tomorrow? What did their kid eat today? Are there spots for next term? SMS is the fastest way to keep parents in the loop because they actually read texts. Your centre app might have notifications but half the parents haven't turned them on. A text always gets through.
Closure notices
Public holiday on Monday, staff training day on Friday, or emergency closure because the power is out. Send one text to every parent and you're covered. No one shows up with their kid to a locked gate and you don't spend your morning fielding phone calls from confused parents.
Daily updates
Send a quick afternoon text to parents. 'Great day today. We did finger painting, played in the sandpit, and had spaghetti for lunch. Everyone had a good sleep.' Parents love getting these little updates during the day. It takes two minutes to send and it means the world to a parent at work.
Enrolment reminders
Spots opening up for next term or a new age group room has availability? Text your waitlist and let them know. Parents can reply to confirm their spot straight away. You'll fill your vacancies faster than putting a post on your Facebook page and waiting.
Fee reminders
Fees overdue by more than a week? A gentle text reminder is more effective than an email that gets lost in their inbox. 'Hi [name], just a reminder that fees for this fortnight are due. Please contact the office if you have any questions.' Gets results without being pushy.
Best practice message examples
Here's what compliant, effective SMS messages look like for your industry. Every message includes an opt-out so your recipients can unsubscribe.
Closure notice
Hi, reminder: The centre will be closed this Friday 10 March for a staff development day. Normal hours resume Monday. Reply STOP to opt out.
Daily update
Hi! Great day at Little Stars today. We did painting, played outside, and had pasta for lunch. Everyone had a lovely nap. See you tomorrow! Reply STOP to opt out.
Fee reminder
Hi, just a friendly reminder that fees for this fortnight are now due. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Reply STOP to opt out.
How it works
Four steps. That's it.
Export parent contacts
Pull your parent list from your childcare software (Xplor, QikKids, Harmony) or your own spreadsheet.
Upload to Texto
Drop in the CSV. Takes less than a minute.
Write your message
'Reminder: Centre closed this Friday for staff development. Normal hours resume Monday.' Done.
Get replies
Parents text back with questions. You see everything in Texto.
See how much you save
Most SMS providers charge between 7c and 10c per message depending on your volume. With Texto, you pay 3c. Here's what that looks like.
Typical provider
7c
per message
Texto
3c
per message
You save
4c
per message
Send 500 messages a month
Other providers
$35/mo
With Texto
$15/mo
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