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Famly Evolves as a Proactive Assistant for Childcare

In an innovative stride forward in childcare management, Famly has embarked on its re-launch as a proactive Early Childhood Education (ECE) assistant, introducing its AI component, Frankie. Famly stands as an essential software tool currently utilized by over 10,000 early childhood centers. The unveiling of this new development took place during the Child Care Success Summit, sparking excitement among childcare providers and educators alike.

Meet Frankie, Your Digital Assistant

At the core of this update is Frankie, a virtual helper specifically designed to streamline administrative tasks by using each childcare center's unique data. Unlike traditional childcare software predominantly used for enrollment and billing purposes, Famly's new approach automates routine tasks, thereby allowing educators to decrease screen time and increase their focus on direct interactions with children.

With educational workloads steadily growing—89% of educators reported working late at least once a week, according to Famly's 2026 ECE Field Survey—tools like Frankie are becoming increasingly necessary. The software aims to alleviate some of the stresses contributing to the 51% of educators who feel consistently burned out. Yet, even amidst these challenges, 77% report joy in their work, a sentiment that Famly is committed to preserving.

A Closer Look at Features

Frankie equips users with a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to individual center operations:

• - Information Access: Staff members can engage in real-time chats with Frankie to pull data, draft messages, answer employee questions on policies, and set up recurring tasks. The AI learns user preferences, adapting to their unique requests over time.
• - Finance Management: Frankie essentially takes over finance-related tasks, automatically sending reminders and processing payments. It proactively identifies overdue balances and addresses any issues before billing runs.
• - Parent Communication: Famly also enhances parent engagement by allowing logs of activities, meals, and naps to be shared directly with families. With the added feature of live translation into over 130 languages, maintaining transparency with parents becomes effortless.

Data Security Practices

In an age where data security is paramount, Famly takes the protection of child data seriously. With certifications such as ISO 27001:2022 for information security and ISO 27701:2019 focusing on privacy information management, Famly ensures rigorous standards are met. Data encryption during transit and while at rest, coupled with customizable role-based permissions, means that centers maintain strict control over who accesses sensitive information. Moreover, Frankie requires user confirmation before executing any actions, providing an extra layer of security and trust.

The Positive Impact on Educators

Users of Famly have expressed the significant role Frankie plays in daily operations. Carrie Jiridly, Director at Open Arms Christian Academy, states, "We use Frankie daily as our digital assistant. It allows me to spend more time in the classrooms building relationships with teachers and children rather than focusing on paperwork."

CEO Anders Laustsen emphasizes a shift in perspective regarding childcare software, noting that the original systems demanded excessive manual entry from educators. He stated, "Famly turns that around by using data to do the work. Operations should not steal the joy of early education. We built this to give time back to educators."

About Famly

Famly is at the forefront of childcare management, offering an all-in-one platform that encompasses various aspects of early childhood education management including enrollment, billing, parent communication, and child development. Established in Denmark in 2013, the platform has since garnered a global user base of over 1 million parents and educators. The comprehensive nature of the platform allows for streamlined operations, promising a future where educators can once again focus on what they love—nurturing and educating children. To learn more about Famly and the innovative offerings, visit famly.co.