E-books

Download guides for various ChildPlus topics.

Getting Started

E-book Description Download
Getting Started - ChildPlus Administrators Learn how to configure ChildPlus for your agency, enable access to each ChildPlus platform and grant access to users Download
Getting Started - New Users Learn how to access each ChildPlus platform and the basics of navigation Download
ChildPlus Navigation Learn the basics of navigating ChildPlus

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Data Entry

E-book Description Download
Attendance App  
Attendance App Learn how to use the ChildPlus Attendance App and troubleshoot common issues Download
Services  
Application Add, view and maintain information about the families and participants served by your agency

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Attendance View and edit individual Attendance records

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Birth Document information about a participant's birth

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Disability Track disability information for participants

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Education Track screenings and goals for each participant

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Enrollment View a summary of each participation record

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Family Services Track support services provided to the families served by your program

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Fees Track charges for childcare or other services and manage parent payments ChildPlus Desktop
Health Track and maintain a complete summary of health care for each participant

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Immunizations Track and monitor immunizations received by each participant

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Mental Health Track Mental Health Transactions and Observations for each participant

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Pregnancy Track educational and social services provided to pregnant mothers

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Transportation Track and enter Transportation Routes and the participants who are assigned to each Route

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Entry Express  
Assessment Track and record participant scores on an assessment configured by your agency ChildPlus Desktop
Attendance Scanning / Scanning - Attendance and Scanning - Meals Use a mobile device to track and enter attendance and meal counts for multiple participants at the same time

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Management  
CLASS Track domain and dimension averages in ChildPlus

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Community Resources Track all organizations, companies and individuals that serve your agency

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

In-Kind Track volunteer activities for individuals or Community Resources in the classroom

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Internal Monitoring Track and enter monitoring results and corrective action plans ChildPlus Desktop
Personnel Add and maintain information for staff members at your organization

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

PIR Complete and calculate the PIR in ChildPlus ChildPlus Desktop
Professional Development Track and enter staff trainings and attendees ChildPlus Online
Modules  
Attachments Store various types of scanned documents in ChildPlus

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

Dashboard Evaluate statistics covering the overall development of your entire agency or concentrate on agency performance within a particular area in real time ChildPlus Desktop
DRDP Assessment Use the DRDP Assessment in ChildPlus Online to document evidence supporting assessment decisions using an electronic portfolio complete with notes, photos, videos and audio files ChildPlus Online
Performance Panel Configure and use the Performance Panel in ChildPlus Online ChildPlus Online
Reports View and compile your ChildPlus data

ChildPlus Desktop

ChildPlus Online

To-Do List Track tasks and set up appointments ChildPlus Desktop

Setup

E-book Description Download
Agency Configuration Enter information about your agency ChildPlus Desktop
Data Utilities Access various utilities to help streamline and monitor system data ChildPlus Desktop
Database Utilities Manage and archive your databases ChildPlus Desktop
Prepare for Next Program Term Prepare participant records for upcoming program terms ChildPlus Desktop
Security Configure access to ChildPlus and modify user security settings ChildPlus Desktop
System Setup Configure system-wide settings for your agency's specific needs ChildPlus Desktop
Module Setup  
Module Setup

Configure settings for individual modules, including enabling options and customizing which fields display in each module

(See individual e-books for Assessment, LiveMessage, LiveReport and Module Designer)

ChildPlus Desktop
Assessment Setup Configure settings for the Assessment module ChildPlus Desktop
DRDP Assessment Setup Configure settings for the DRDP Assessment in ChildPlus ChildPlus Desktop
LiveMessage Create custom letters, emails and text messages ChildPlus Desktop
LiveReport Create customized reports for your agency's needs ChildPlus Desktop
Scanning Setup Configure settings for Scanning in ChildPlus Desktop Download

General

E-book Description Download
ChildPlus to ASQ Export Import your ChildPlus data directly into ASQ Online ChildPlus Desktop
Coronavirus: Data Management Solutions for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs Explore new and existing features in ChildPlus that can support your data needs in an online environment Download
Developer's Guide to the XML Data Export Advanced ChildPlus users and third-party developers can use this guide to learn about the technical details of the ChildPlus Desktop data structure, XML schema and XML data export process ChildPlus Desktop
Download and Install ChildPlus Desktop Learn how to download, install and access ChildPlus Desktop, switch between your agency and training databases and create an extra shortcut ChildPlus Desktop
ChildPlus Telecommuting Guide Use this guide to help make the transition to your home office as smooth as possible Download