Every preschool or childcare center has unique information requirements. Illumine allows you to personalize student profiles using custom fields, so you can capture and manage the details that matter most to your center.
Access Custom Field Settings
To add or manage custom fields:
Go to Settings from the left-hand navigation
Select Forms
Choose Profile Fields
Select Student to manage student profile fields
Click Add Field
Choose a Field TypeWhen creating a custom field, select the field type that best fits the information you want to collect:
Text Field – For open-ended information (for example, Allergies or Preferred Name)
Number Field – For numeric data (for example, Emergency Contact Number)
Dropdown List – For predefined options (for example, Transportation Mode or Dietary Restrictions)
Yes / No Checkbox – For simple confirmations (for example, Has siblings at the center)
Date Field – For date-based entries (for example, Enrollment Start Date)
Configure Field Settings
After selecting the field type, configure the following options:
Field Name – Enter a clear and descriptive name for the field
Mandatory – Decide whether the field should be required or optional
Save and Apply ChangesOnce all details are set:
Click Add Field to save the custom field
The new field will appear in the relevant profile section
Staff can now enter and update this information while managing profiles
