The Foundation package gives you the essential tools to manage your setting, communicate with families, and support children’s learning. This article outlines the features included in the Foundation tier.
Engage parents
The Foundation package includes the core tools for communication and day-to-day parent engagement:
News feed posts
Digital staff and child profiles
Private and team inbox messaging
Basic daily logs such as meals, sleep, and nappies
Child leave reporting
Tags
Custom lists with limited availability
These tools allow you to share updates, communicate securely, and maintain accurate child records.
Finances and Admin
Foundation includes the essential billing and payment tools needed to manage invoices and funding:
Invoicing
In-app payments
Automated funding on plans
Batch invoicing
Bill payers, invoices, and payment reports
This enables you to manage payments, funding, and billing from within Famly.
Attendance and Planning
The package includes core attendance tracking and planning features:
Staff sign children in and out
Attendance report
Room planner
Discount presets
Ad-hoc purchases
Credits or surcharges added to invoices
These features help you monitor attendance, manage rooms, and adjust billing where needed.
Learning and Development
Foundation includes the key tools to support observations and child development:
Observations
Activity planner
Activity library
E-books and blog access
Assessments and two-year checks
Progress reports
Group observations
Observation reviews
What’s next planning
Tally
Frameworks and reference material
These tools support staff in documenting development and planning activities aligned with learning frameworks.
Enquiries and occupancy
The Foundation package also supports basic enquiry management:
Basic enquiries handling
Enquiries website form
This allows you to capture and manage new family enquiries directly through your website.