Taking Attendance

Learn how to take attendance in Kindertales using the desktop, a child's profile, or the Classroom App for accurate and flexible tracking.

What’s in this Article

• Introduction
• Taking Attendance on the Desktop
• Taking Attendance via a Child’s Profile
• Taking Attendance Using the Classroom App
• Conclusion

Introduction

This article will guide you through the three main ways to take attendance in Kindertales: on the desktop attendance page, via a child’s profile, and using the Kindertales for Classrooms App.

Taking Attendance on the Desktop

To take attendance on the desktop, follow these steps:

1. Access the Attendance Page
   1. From the Dashboard, click on any classroom in the Classroom Table on the right-hand side.
   2. This will take you to the Attendance Page, where you’ll see a grid of checked-in children and staff members along with their ratios.
   3. On the right-hand side of the page, you’ll find a list of all children scheduled for that specific room.
2. Filter by Program
   1. Use the tabs at the top of the page to filter the list by program.
3. Check In a Child
   1. Click the Check-In button next to the child’s name.
   2. You’ll see the room you are checking the child into as well as the date and time.
   3. Click OK to confirm.
4. Check Out a Child
   1. At the end of the day, use the same page to check children out of the center.

Taking Attendance via a Child’s Profile

You can also take attendance directly from a child’s profile:

1. Search for the Child: Use the search bar at the top of the page to find the child’s name and click on it.
2. Access the Attendance Section
   1. Click on the Attendance tab within the child’s profile.
   2. You’ll see two sections at the top for recording absences and requesting additional days in care.
   3. At the bottom of the page, you’ll see a calendar view for signing attendance for future dates.
3. Record an Absence
   1. In the Record an Absence box, parents and staff can record upcoming absences.
   2. Choose the date(s) of the absence(s) as well as the program(s).
   3. Input the reason before submitting the upcoming absence.
   4. Once recorded, you’ll see either the partial absence icon or full absence icon on the attendance calendar.
4. Request Additional Days in Care
   1. In the Additional Days in Care box, parents can request additional days, and staff can add additional days.
   2. Simply add the dates and programs, then click Submit.

Taking Attendance Using the Classroom App

The most frequently used method for taking attendance is through the Kindertales for Classrooms App:

1. Select Children: Tap on a child’s icon or select multiple children at once.
2. Open the Action Menu: Click the Action button in the bottom right-hand corner.
3. Take Attendance: From the Action Menu, click Attendance. Click Check-In and confirm.
4. Mark an Absence: When marking a student absent, follow the same process. Ensure to accurately specify the program for which the absence is being marked.

Conclusion

Taking attendance in Kindertales is simple and flexible, whether you’re using the desktop platform, a child’s profile, or the Kindertales for Classrooms App. Each method ensures that attendance records are accurate and up-to-date.