WellKind School
The WellKind Experience
How a family moves through WellKind, from the first phone call to years after graduation, and what the app does at every step so nothing depends on memory.
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Inquiry
RelationshipsWhat starts it: A parent calls, fills in the website form, walks in, or is referred.
“Someone kind picked up, and we already know what happens next.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
Judy captures name, child's age, what they're looking for and language in under 60 seconds.
AdminAppDuring the callThank-you text and email with a short video of the school and a link to book a tour.
AutomaticText, emailSame dayRouted to Paulina as a task: offer a tour.
AutomaticTaskImmediately
What we capture: Family and child basics · Age band wanted · Preferred language · Source
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Tour
Brain BuildingWhat starts it: A tour is booked.
“They were expected, and they left with something to try at home.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
Reminder the day before and the morning of.
AutomaticText24 h and 2 h beforeTour. Paulina notes what the family cares about.
AdminIn personThank-you with the enrollment link and one home activity from WellKind World.
AutomaticEmailSame eveningIf the schedule doesn't fit, the family stays on the warm list. Things change.
AutomaticList
What we capture: Tour date and notes · Fit: yes, waitlist, not now
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Waitlist and warm list
Gratitude & AppreciationWhat starts it: No spot yet, or the family isn't ready.
“Even waiting with WellKind feels like being part of something.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
Monthly 'what's happening at WellKind' with glimpses of the curriculum and one activity.
AutomaticEmailMonthly'Are you still interested?' with one-tap yes, no, later. Keeps the list accurate without calling 20 people.
AutomaticTextEvery 60 daysPre-enrollment video series: getting ready for school, zipping a coat, naming feelings.
AutomaticEmailEvery 2 weeksWhen a spot opens, Paulina sees who is warm and calls them first.
AdminPhone
What we capture: Position by age band · Last confirmed interest · Opened content
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Enrollment
Purpose & PassionWhat starts it: The family says yes.
“The paperwork was the easiest part.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
Welcome message and the enrollment packet, one question at a time on the phone, in their language.
AutomaticAppSame dayReminders until every form is complete. Paulina sees who's done without chasing.
AutomaticPushEvery 3 daysAnswers land in the child's profile. A branded PDF goes to the physical file.
AutomaticAppPayment setup and orientation invitation.
AdminApp
What we capture: Profile, health, pickups, consents · Signed releases · Tuition plan
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First day
Emotional GrowthWhat starts it: Three days before the start date.
“They already know us, and we already know their child.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
Teacher checklist appears: space prepared, welcome note, allergies reviewed.
AutomaticTask3 days beforeWelcome note drafted from the child's likes. Teacher edits and sends.
TeacherMessage2 days beforeA photo and one specific positive note on the first day. Not dependent on memory.
TeacherUpdateDay one, by 1 pmCheck-in call or message from the office.
AdminPhoneDay one'How did the first week go?' with a one-tap reply.
AutomaticTextDay five
What we capture: Checklist completion · Welcome note sent · First-day update sent
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Every day
Healthy LifestyleWhat starts it: Enrolled and attending.
“I know what happened today, even though I never see the classroom.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
The affirmation moment when the app opens.
AutomaticAppOnce a dayDaily updates: arrival, photos, meals served, nap, one note. Translated automatically.
TeacherUpdateThrough the dayBirthdays, classroom transitions and conferences appear on the calendar with a gentle reminder.
AutomaticPushAction items with 'remind me until done': bring diapers, sign the release, tuition due Monday.
AutomaticAppIncidents: the teacher writes it, admin acknowledges, the family hears it from us first.
AdminMessageSame daySix-month file update: 'Is this still true?' one fact at a time.
AutomaticAppEvery 6 months
What we capture: Attendance and meals (locked daily) · Updates and photos · Forms and payments
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Last day and alumni
Gratitude & AppreciationWhat starts it: Graduation to kindergarten, or a move.
“We can't find another place like this.”What the family feels
Touchpoints
A memory album: the year's photos and notes, branded, downloadable.
TeacherAppLast weekA personal goodbye from Miss Elizabeth.
AdminMessageLast dayAlumni list: invitations to parent workshops, WellKind World content, and Life & Leadership events.
AutomaticEmailQuarterly
What we capture: Alumni status and date · Content opened · Workshop sign-ups
The staff journey
The children grow, and the staff grow too.
Interview
- · Working interview in a classroom
- · References checked
Hire
- · Offer letter signed in the app
- · Pennsylvania clearances: child abuse, criminal history, FBI fingerprints
- · Health assessment and TB test
- · Mandated reporter training
First day
- · What to bring and where to park
- · Meet your lead teacher
- · Phone, iPad and app walkthrough
- · WellKind World staff course assigned
First 90 days
- · Weekly check-in with Miss Elizabeth
- · Pediatric first aid and CPR
- · Fire safety
- · 90-day conversation and first badge
Silver
First year complete, required trainings current
Gold
Five years, or three years plus 20 training hours and a mission contribution
Pinwheel
Ten years, or mentoring others plus family appreciation on record
