Head Start programs run on ClassDojo

Share photos, daily updates, and announcements with every family in their own language, from one free platform your staff can learn in a day.

“For us as an Early Childhood Center, the communication piece has just been unmatched — especially for our infants and toddlers, where parents just want pictures of their kids and a way to communicate with teachers. The fact that ClassDojo is free means we can actually make it happen.”

Suzanne Swankowski
Early Education Director
YMCA of Greater Boston

1,100+
Head Start centers are on ClassDojo
77K+
Head Start parents are connected to their child's teacher
190+
languages, translated automatically for every family
80%
of family messages are read the same day they're sent

Family engagement, documented as it happens

Early childhood is full of firsts, but families can't always be there to see them. Most days, they're waiting until pickup to hear how their child is doing. Meanwhile, your staff is juggling updates, questions, forms, and messages in different languages. ClassDojo brings it all into one simple place.

Mrs. Bitz
Emre's been a great helper! He even stayed after today to help clean up.

Emre's parent
Love that!

Every day is full of moments worth sharing

Everything your program needs to keep families close

Messages in every family's language

Send updates, photos, and reminders in seconds, with automatic translation into 190+ languages so every family in your program stays connected.

Daily documentation without the paper

Log meals, naps, activities and notes in seconds, time-stamped for each child. Families get updates right on their phone, and staff report saving hours each week on paper daily sheets.

Photos and videos, off personal phones

Give families a window into the little moments, big milestones, and everyday magic they won't want to miss. Photos stay in ClassDojo, not on a teacher's personal phone or in a Facebook group.

Oversight across every center you run

Program directors can manage every center from a single account, send announcements that reach all families, and see a real-time feed of updates from across all sites.

Your families already have the app

Millions of parents already use ClassDojo with their older children's schools. Connecting them to your program takes minutes, with no new app to download and no accounts to chase.

Simple for staff, even with turnover

New staff are up and running the same day — no training, no IT. When someone leaves, the next person picks up right where they left off.

Home visits, events, and sign-ups

Schedule home visits, family meetings, and policy council nights with sign-up and volunteer slots. Families get reminders, and events sync to Google Calendar.

Attendance in one tap

Check children in and out each day, with one-click check-in and built-in reporting when you need the numbers.

Free accounts for your whole team

Unlimited free staff accounts, with permissions and roles you control, plus staff messaging that reaches across centers.

Top of the class for privacy

We put privacy and trust first. We never share students’ information with advertisers, and we use the latest and best security practices to keep you safe at all times.

Download the app

Free for your staff and your families, at every center you run. Share updates in seconds, schedule messages ahead of time, and get read receipts so you know they've been seen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ClassDojo free for our program?
Yes — ClassDojo is free for your program, your staff, and your families. ClassDojo offers optional services directly to families, like ClassDojo Plus and Dojo Tutor, and that's what keeps it free for everyone else. We never sell personal information, and we never share it with advertisers.

Which age groups does ClassDojo work for?
Programs use ClassDojo across Early Head Start and Head Start, from infant and toddler rooms through pre-K. Photos, videos, and daily updates are especially helpful for families with little ones who can't tell them about their day yet.

How do our staff get set up?
Each staff member creates an account and sets up their group in a few minutes — no IT project, no training day.

How do families join?
Staff share an invite link or code, and families connect from the free app on their phone. Many families already use ClassDojo with their child's school, so there's often nothing new to download at all.

How is our program's data protected?
Your program's information belongs to your program. ClassDojo is COPPA- and FERPA-compliant, never sells personal information, and never shares it with advertisers.

Can directors see what staff share with families?
Yes. Authorized admins can review communication records, helping directors stay informed and support their teams.

How does ClassDojo compare to Brightwheel or Procare?
Brightwheel and Procare are great tools for managing the operational side of a center — billing, enrollment, payroll. ClassDojo is focused on something different: the relationship between your center, your staff, and your families. Many centers use ClassDojo alongside an operations platform — or choose ClassDojo because they want to start with communication and keep it simple.

Do we have to use points?
No. You choose what your program turns on, and plenty of early childhood programs use ClassDojo only for photos, messages and daily updates.