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Is Tadpoles Smart App the Best Way to Keep an Eye on Your Child at Preschool?



image of tadpoles smart app on a mobile phone used by Cresthill Academy Daycare & Preschool in New Jersey

Cresthill Academy utilizes relevant and developmentally appropriate technology to optimize our students' education. Tadpoles smart app is used to maximize communication and connection between family, child and school.


Furthermore, our school features a cutting-edge coded entry system, meticulously designed to grant access only to individuals affiliated with our enrolled students. To provide added peace of mind, we have strategically placed video cameras throughout our premises. The director’s office maintains continuous live feeds from every classroom and play space without distracting parents at work or home. In light of the importance of safeguarding our students' privacy, we have opted to keep our video system on a closed circuit. This decision serves as an additional layer of protection against potential threats, ensuring that the privacy and safety of every child at Cresthill Academy is preserved.


As part of our commitment to security, we do not allow live Internet feeds to external computers, preventing any unauthorized sharing of images or potential privacy breaches thereby reducing risks associated with compromised privacy, unauthorized sharing of children's images, or potential breaches by hackers.


"Be With Your Child" With Our Tadpoles App


Tadpoles gives parents an incomparable means for staying in touch with how their child is performing and what they’re learning.


Parents can update teachers with the Drop-Off Notes feature on the Tadpoles app by adding details about their child's morning routine before dropping them off at school. This feature is especially beneficial for parents of infants, allowing them to input information such as the child's last feeding, diaper change, sleep patterns, and morning behavior.

Image of boy at Cresthill Academy Daycare & Preschool on webpage about use of the Tadpoles Smart App for classroom monitoring

By utilizing the Tadpoles app on their smartphone, parents can provide relevant updates to teachers and caregivers, enabling better communication and understanding of the child's needs and activities throughout the day. This feature also affords parents the opportunity to spend a few extra moments with their little one before parting ways, ensuring a smooth transition and a seamless exchange of information between home and school environments.


Our teachers use Tadpoles to log your child's educational achievements or send reminders during the day and provide information about your child's daily activities, meals, naps, and potty times. Teachers also share special moments with parents by sending photos or video clips.


Other Ways Parents use the Tadpoles Smart App


  1. Read messages from your child's teacher or leave one of your own, which is delivered straight to your center's director.

  2. Track your child's milestones and see what they're learning.

  3. Get a peek at what's coming up in the weeks ahead.

  4. Access supplemental learning materials and activities.


Here are some common questions and answers regarding Tadpoles


How does using the Tadpoles app on a smartphone enable parents to receive push notifications from the school?

By using the Tadpoles app on their smartphones, parents can receive push notifications from the school. This feature keeps them informed about important school-related updates and announcements.


Who else within the school will be alerted when a child is marked as absent using the Tadpoles app?

When a child is marked as absent using the Tadpoles app, the entire school, including the Directors, will be alerted about the child's absence.


What type of alerts can parents receive through push notifications on the Tadpoles app?

Parents can receive alerts about various important updates, such as inclement weather or other timely school announcements, through push notifications on the Tadpoles app and email to their inbox.


How do push notifications work for parents on the Tadpoles app?

Parents can receive push notifications from the school by using the Tadpoles app on their smartphone. This feature allows them to stay informed about important school announcements.


How can parents mark their child as absent using the Tadpoles app?


Parents can mark their child as absent in the Tadpoles app by simply using the app on their smartphone. It is a quick and easy process.


Who is alerted when a child is marked as absent in the Tadpoles app?

When a child is marked as absent in the Tadpoles app, the entire school is alerted, including the Directors.


What happens when a child is marked as absent in the Tadpoles app?

When a child is marked as absent in the Tadpoles app, it alerts the entire school, including the Directors, that the child will not be in class.


Finally, the safety and security of our students is our top priority at Cresthill Academy. From the moment you drop off your child in the morning, we ensure a secure environment. We take pride in being one of the pioneers in the industry, with hard-wired smoke detectors connected to our security system, monitored 24/7 by a professional security company.

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