ClassForKids
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Jackie S.
Verified UserPerforming Arts · 2-10 employees
Class4Kids software review
Class4Kids has saved me a lot of time now and makes me feel more in control of my business. It also presents a professional image to the end user.
- Integration was very simple and parents were happy to move to this system
- Class4Kids software makes it really easy to contact all the parents within each class within a couple of clicks
- I can also see who has opened the email, which can be useful when the information is really important, like a change of class venue
- I love the fact that I can see the state of my business (class numbers and payments) pretty much instantly so that I know where I need to concentrate marketing and promotions
- Terms and conditions are agreed to on booking automatically and sensitive information such as medical conditions is all held securely
- Moving to digital registers has been a godsend, particularly when I need to make sure a cover tutor has access to these and emergency contact details, meds etc Management of trial classes - free or paid - is excellent
- Payment management is really good
- The teaching team love it, too
- And finally, customer service support is second-to-none
The only issue I have is when parents live separately and both want the class communications as the system only allows for one main email contact per child
Why they chose it
"The other provider insisted that all income from the business was put through their system so that they charged their % on all income, not just the payments made via their system."
Chloe E.
Verified UserLeisure, Travel & Tourism · 2-10 employees
A great product and company
The set up and switch over was really easy and my parents really like the system which we have used for nearly 3 years now. I am really happy with this company - they have offered so much support during the pandemic, even not charging their fees for the year to support their users. They are only a chat message away and always respond promptly to any questions or issues. They are not the cheapest software on the market but it is worth it for the high quality service and user experience.
- - the subscriptions feature so monthly parents can be made - unlike direct debits you have to cancel the payment plans so its easier to collect notice fees owed - the way it automatically tries to collect payments if they don't go through initially - the companies customer service and support is outstanding - mobile and user friendly interface makes it really easy for parents to book trials or register for classes
- -text message function is great -the analytics e
- g percentage of places filled and financial reports
-there are some limitations of functionality in comparison to other management software - the search functions could be improved to make it easier to email different groups of parents -you can't invoice for other services such as uniform, show fees etc only for actual classes
Switched From
Parents were finding the previous system difficult to use.
Cheryl D.
Verified UserPerforming Arts · 11-50 employees
Please allow integrations
Positive
- Auto-generated class registers with medical & emergency contact info easily accessed by teachers
- Invoicing is automated
- I can’t connect my corn or any other systems like Zapier
- This makes it difficult to nurture or even track new customer bookings
- When customers are auto-enrolled from one term to the next they are unable to apply a discount code
- Trial customers can get lost between terms
Why they chose it
"Registers"
Pierre K.
Verified UserPerforming Arts · 11-50 employees
Such a valuable tool
It's been absolutely fantastic, The system runs seamlessly, it's easily added to a website, It's streamlined so many of our processes and now, it's easy to enrol each term and also send groups of parents updates or information quickly and easily. I might add, during the past year (COVID-19) the support, help and discounts over the year have been absolutely amazing, kind and thoughtful.
The best thing about the software is it took away several hours of admin that my admin team previously spent using spreadsheets
- That on each register, you could not leave notes on the register pages, to see updates more easily on each child
- This was only an issue for us, as we do termly enrolment and sometimes need to leave notes on each register and we work of 10 - 50 registers per term as we run, a lot of sessions and when we have a team of people doing admin, calling parents about re-enrolement it's hard to keep everyone in the loop if notes need to be added
Why they chose it
"It was more catered for our services, children's classes, parent bookings. Other alternatives would have meant, we would have to customise a lot of the tables and back end of the system."
ROSIE W.
Verified UserPerforming Arts · 2-10 employees
User Friendly and excellent customer support
Very good. They have allowed me to expand & improve efficiency within my company; while remaining receptive to improvements themselves and how they can support their customers.
- The software is very practical and easy to use
- The set up and booking system is well designed and follows a "common sense" approach
- It has saved me huge amounts of time when registering/re-enrolling students, adding new classes & keeping track of orders
- It allows us to share important info i
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- health and safety/emergency contact info with key staff, which has improved our health and safety & safeguarding procedures
- The customer service is outstanding - the support chat staff are helpful, friendly and available
- They are extremely receptive to comments and suggestions
- They have been exceptionally supportive regarding the challenges posed by covid-19
- The communication options are very good - I am able to easily send e-mails to parents and share info with staff
- The invoicing system - difficult to see what parents are receiving
- Would be useful to have a 'nudge/chase' template, which re-sends the invoice including a chase note
- We have run into issues when customers have made late payments, if a 2nd invoice has been issued for a new term, it hasn't bundled their total together, so the customers are unsure how much they owe
- Some aspects could benefit from more personalisation options i
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- questions for customers, personalisation of booking forms, widgets for website (choices of timetable format would be useful)
Switched From
To find a product which would save me time.
Why they chose it
"Tailored to my industry Excellent re-enrolment options"
Catherine B.
Verified UserLeisure, Travel & Tourism · 11-50 employees
ClassforKids the support that every sports club needs!
It's a pleasure to work with ClassForKids, everytime we have an issue we can easily get the answer either through the blog posts or through the live chat. During the COVID pandemic as a company they couldn't possibly have provided more support to us.
- ClassForKids is an innovative software with a forward thinking team that are quick to support us as a club to ease our admin burden
- It allows us to focus on teaching gymnastics knowing that the gymnasts parents have an efficient and safe payment system to use
- It provides easy access for us to contact details and medical information
We would really like within the registers / waiting lists for it to be easier to view whether a gymnast is male or female without having to click on the individual record
Why they chose it
"ClassForKids were transparent in their pricing and what they could offer us. They were also more forward thinking about what they could offer in the future."
Catherine F.
Verified UserPerforming Arts · 2-10 employees
Very user friendly
It is very user friendly and the feedback has been great from parents. The need to chase has been taken away making life a lot less busy!
- It is clear and easy to use for both end user and administrator
- All the information is clearly displayed and can be exported
- It would be good to be able to filter emails specific to coaches and their students
- If we have a teacher unable to teach we have to email each class individually
- Being able to minimise other terms when setting up new ones so you don't need to scroll down through the terms each time it updates
- It would be beneficial to have subs and full payment as an option on one term set up but not sure that is easy to intergrate
- The ability to see all the outstanding accounts in one place would be useful
Switched From
Dancebiz was too complicated and not as user friendly. It was clunky and didn't make as much sense as Class4Kids
Why they chose it
"Class Manager was not offering direct debit options at the time."
Grace M.
Verified UserRecreational Facilities and Services · 11-50 employees
Amazing software and team
Amazing, the whole team are fabulous, I don't honestly think our club could have come out of the first lockdown as organised without it.
- The ease of which everything you need is at your fingertips, apparently the creator had his own club and knew what was required, developed it and passed it on, the fact that someone knew what was required is fabulous
- The whole process is well thought out and there not much it doesnt allow for
- To be able to attach a pdf to an email would just be the icing on the cake
- When an adult enrols they shouldn't need to create a "mini me" to enrol on a course
Switched From
The main reasons were:- because the software could be accessed on any device; the ease of moving kids between classes; [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN], the guy I was introduced to was so down to earth and explained the system so well; I am happy to support a local business too.
Why they chose it
"I chose Class4Kids mainly because of its customer service, at that time I wasn't fully aware of all functionalities."
Izzy M.
Verified UserSports · 11-50 employees
Review from Trampoline Club
Great - best decision switch to Class4Kids
- Ease for parents to sign up for classes
- That some features are set and it means personalization is hard in some areas
Switched From
Ease for parents to sign up, interface and positive customer support
Katy P.
Verified UserSports · 11-50 employees
Virtual administration
Awesome. The team are always in hand to answer any questions we have and offer support.
- The ease of use
- The look and feel Almost everything in one place
- Inability to run reports and manipulate the data it holds
Why they chose it
"Customer service. Early adopter of the programme/ software"
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