System Type Note: The Children section is only available in the Family System. If you're using the Individual System, this section will not be present in your admin dashboard.
SureEntry is a modern check-in/check-out system designed to streamline attendance management for organizations of all sizes. Whether you're managing a daycare, after-school program, or community center, SureEntry helps eliminate paperwork headaches while providing security and efficiency.
This help center provides detailed information about all aspects of SureEntry, from setting up your account to managing daily operations and generating reports. Use the navigation menu on the left to explore specific topics.
SureEntry offers two distinct system types to meet the needs of different organizations:
Designed for organizations that work with families and children, such as daycares, schools, and after-school programs.
Designed for organizations that primarily work with individual adults, such as community centers, gyms, or adult education programs.
Important: Your system type is set when your location is created and cannot be changed later. Make sure to select the appropriate system type for your organization's needs.
Follow these steps to get started with SureEntry:
Sign up for SureEntry and create your administrator account.
Set up your location and select your system type (Family or Individual).
Add users individually or use the bulk import feature to add multiple users at once.
Launch the check-in system and set up your kiosk device.
Your system is now ready to process check-ins and check-outs.
The Dashboard is your central hub for monitoring activity and accessing key features of SureEntry. It provides a quick snapshot of your current statistics, recent activity, and quick access to frequently used functions.
The Dashboard is divided into several key sections:
The Statistics section of the Dashboard provides real-time counts of key metrics for your selected location.
Displays the total number of parents (Family System) or users (Adult System) registered at your selected location.
Shows the number of children (Family System) or individuals (Adult System) currently checked in at your location.
Displays the total number of children registered at your selected location.
Family System OnlyNote: Statistics are specific to your currently selected location. If you have multiple locations (Professional or Enterprise plan), you can switch between them using the location selector at the top of the page.
The Recent Activity section displays a chronological log of events in your SureEntry system, helping you monitor what's happening at your location.
You can filter the activity log by type:
The activity log can display various types of events, including:
Tip: The activity log is a great way to monitor usage patterns and identify any unusual activity in your system.
The Dashboard provides quick access to frequently used features to help you manage your SureEntry system efficiently.
This button generates a secure, temporary link for the check-in system that you can open on a kiosk device. When clicked, it will:
You can bookmark this URL on your kiosk device for easy access, but for security reasons, tokens expire periodically and will need to be regenerated.
This button provides quick access to the bulk import feature, allowing you to:
This feature is particularly useful when setting up your system initially or when adding a large number of new users.
The Parents/Users section allows you to manage all users in your SureEntry system. In the Family System, these are typically parents or guardians. In the Adult System, these are the individual adults who will be checking in and out.
This section provides tools for:
You can add new users to your SureEntry system individually using the Add Family/Add User button.
On the Parents/Users page, click the "Add Family" button (Family System) or "Add User" button (Adult System) in the top right corner.
Fill in the required fields:
Click the "Save" button to add the user to your system.
Note: In the Family System, after adding a parent, you can add children to their account using the "Add Child to Parent" action button.
The Parents/Users page provides several tools for managing existing users in your system.
The user list displays the following information:
Each user entry has several action buttons:
Important: Deleting a user cannot be undone. In the Family System, deleting a parent will also remove their associated children from the system.
You can search for specific users using the search box at the top of the page. The search function looks for matches in both names and email addresses.
The Bulk Import feature allows you to add multiple users to your system at once by uploading a CSV file.
Create a CSV file with the following columns:
For the Family System, you can include children in the same file with appropriate parent-child relationships.
Note: Your CSV file does not need to contain exactly "First Name, "Last Name", and "Email" - during upload, your SureEntry system allows you to match CSV headers to SureEntry's required fields.
On the Parents/Users page, click the "Upload Users" or "Bulk Import Users" button.
Select your prepared CSV file and upload it to the system.
The system will analyze your file and show you a preview of the data to be imported. Review this information and confirm to proceed.
Once the import is complete, you'll see a summary of the results, including how many records were imported, updated, or skipped.
Tip: For large imports, the system will validate your data before processing to help identify any potential issues.
The Children section is available only in the Family System and allows you to manage all children registered in your SureEntry system.
System Type Note: The Children section is only available in the Family System. If you're using the Individual System, this section will not be present in your admin dashboard.
This section provides tools for:
In the Family System, children are always associated with a parent. There are two main ways to add children to your system:
Go to the Parents section of your admin dashboard.
Locate the parent to whom you want to add a child.
Click the "Add Child to Parent" action button for that parent.
Fill in the required fields:
Click the "Save" button to add the child to the parent's account.
You can also add multiple children at once using the Bulk Import feature:
Note: Children must always be associated with a parent in the Family System. You cannot add a child without a parent association.
The Children page provides tools for managing existing child records in your system.
The child list displays the following information:
Each child entry has several action buttons:
Important: Deleting a child cannot be undone. This action will remove the child's record and all associated check-in/out history.
You can search for specific children using the search box at the top of the page. The search function looks for matches in child names, parent names, and parent emails.
The Active Check-ins section allows you to monitor who is currently checked in at your location in real-time.
This section provides:
System Type Note: In the Family System, this page shows checked-in children with their associated parent information. In the Individual System, it shows checked-in individual users.
The Active Check-ins page provides a real-time view of everyone currently checked in at your location.
The check-in list displays the following information:
You can search for specific check-ins using the search box at the top of the page. This is particularly useful when you have many active check-ins and need to quickly find a specific person.
Note: The Active Check-ins page automatically refreshes periodically to show the most current information, but you can also manually refresh the page to see immediate updates.
While most check-ins and check-outs will be performed through the kiosk interface, administrators can manually manage these processes when necessary.
To manually check out someone who is currently checked in:
To manually check in someone:
Important: Manual check-ins and check-outs are logged in the system with an indication that they were performed by an administrator rather than through the normal kiosk process.
The Reports section allows you to generate and view various reports about your SureEntry system's usage and activity.
Reports help you:
Subscription Note: Basic reporting is available on all plans. Advanced reporting features are available on Professional and Enterprise plans only.
Pro+Attendance reports provide detailed information about check-ins and check-outs over a specified period.
You can view attendance history for a specific individual:
You can also generate attendance reports for your entire location:
Professional and Enterprise plans include additional reporting capabilities:
SureEntry allows you to export report data for use in external systems or for record-keeping purposes.
Data can be exported in several formats:
Tip: CSV exports are particularly useful for further data analysis in spreadsheet applications or for importing into other systems.
The Invoice Calculation feature allows you to track attendance duration and calculate charges based on time spent at your location.
Subscription Note: Invoice Calculation is available only on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Pro+The Invoice Calculation feature is designed for internal calculation and tracking only. SureEntry does not currently include functionality to directly charge parents or process payments. The calculated amounts are for your reference and can be used with external billing systems.
This feature helps you:
Before you can calculate invoices, you need to set up your rate structure.
Note: Directly billing users through the SureEntry system is on our roadmap, but not currently available.
Once your rates are set up, you can calculate invoices based on attendance data.
The invoice calculation shows:
You can export your invoice calculations for use with external billing systems:
Remember: SureEntry calculates charges based on attendance but does not process payments directly. You'll need to use an external system for actual billing and payment processing.
The Settings section allows you to configure various aspects of your SureEntry system to match your organization's needs.
In this section, you can:
Note: Some settings options may vary based on your subscription tier and system type.
System configuration settings allow you to customize how SureEntry works for your organization.
Reminder: SureEntry allows header mapping, so your existing CSV's will work. Templates are just for convenience.
Tip: After making significant changes to system configuration, test your check-in system to ensure everything works as expected.
Location settings allow you to configure the specific parameters for each of your locations.
Subscription Note: Multiple locations are available on Professional (up to 3) and Enterprise (unlimited) plans only.
Pro+If you have multiple locations, you can:
User permissions control what different administrators can access and modify in your SureEntry system.
SureEntry supports different administrator roles:
Important: Be careful when assigning permissions. Only give users the level of access they need to perform their specific duties.
Kiosk Mode is the user-facing check-in/check-out interface that runs on a tablet or computer at your location's entrance.
Key features of Kiosk Mode:
System Type Note: The Kiosk Mode interface varies slightly between Family and Individual systems. The Family System includes additional options for managing children and settings, while the Individual System has a more streamlined interface.
Setting up the SureEntry kiosk is a straightforward process:
From the admin dashboard, click the "Launch Check-in System" button. This generates a secure token and opens the kiosk interface in a new browser tab.
On the device you want to use as your kiosk (tablet, laptop, or desktop):
For a dedicated kiosk device, consider:
Perform a test check-in and check-out to ensure everything is working correctly.
Security Note: For security reasons, kiosk access tokens expire periodically. If your kiosk stops working, simply generate a new token by clicking "Launch Check-in System" again from the admin dashboard.
The kiosk interface is designed to be simple and intuitive for users to check in and out.
User enters their email address to find their account.
User enters their PIN for authentication.
First-time users will be prompted to create a PIN.
User chooses to check in or check out.
In the Family System, they select which children to check in/out.
System confirms the action and user signs out.
Feature | Family System | Individual System |
---|---|---|
User Login | Parents log in | Individual users log in |
Check-in Selection | Select children to check in/out | Self check-in/out only |
Settings Access | Available | Not available |
PINs are used to securely authenticate users at the kiosk without requiring full password entry.
When a user logs in for the first time, they will be prompted to create a PIN:
Administrators can reset PINs if users forget them:
After a PIN reset, the user will be prompted to create a new PIN on their next login.
Security Tip: Encourage users to choose PINs that are not easily guessable (avoid birthdates, sequential numbers, etc.) and to keep their PINs confidential.
In the Family System, users have access to settings within the kiosk interface.
System Type Note: Kiosk Settings are only available in the Family System. The Individual System does not include this feature.
Family System OnlyThe settings menu provides access to:
Note: Only a parent can access settings on the kiosk.
SureEntry takes the security and privacy of your data seriously. Our platform implements multiple layers of protection to ensure your information and your users' information remains secure.
SureEntry is designed with security as a priority, implementing industry-standard protections to safeguard sensitive information while maintaining ease of use.
Key security features include:
The following sections provide more detailed information about SureEntry's security features and best practices for maintaining a secure environment.
SureEntry employs multiple measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or exposure.
SureEntry implements multiple layers of access control to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information.
While SureEntry is designed with security in mind, following these best practices will help ensure the highest level of security for your organization.
Remember: Security is a shared responsibility. While SureEntry provides secure systems, how you implement and use those systems also affects your overall security posture.