We're excited to introduce KinderConnect Integration, enabling subsidy-funded childcare providers to seamlessly manage attendance reporting and reimbursement workflows directly from illumine. Schools can now synchronize attendance with KinderConnect while reducing manual work and improving compliance with state subsidy requirements. (Texas Workforce Commission)
What's New
Integrated KinderConnect Attendance
A new KinderConnect tab has been added to Attendance, allowing providers to review, validate, and synchronize attendance records for subsidized children.
Currently supported states include:
Texas
Virginia
Louisiana
Missouri
New York
Simple One-Time Setup
Connect your KinderConnect account in just a few steps.
Configure:
State
Provider credentials (Provider ID & Password)
Agency selection
For Texas, providers can select from multiple agencies where applicable.
Student Mapping Made Easy
Before attendance can be synchronized, students need to be linked with their KinderConnect records.
You can:
Map students individually
Bulk download and upload mappings
Automatically fetch KinderConnect IDs using the student's name and date of birth
Filter students with active subsidies for faster onboarding
For Texas providers with multiple Provider IDs, you can specify the Provider ID when fetching student records.
Attendance Validation Workflow
Attendance records move through clear stages before submission:
Eligible – Ready for review
Needs Approval – Review before syncing
Not Eligible – Attendance is not eligible for subsidy reimbursement
Synced – Successfully submitted to KinderConnect
This provides complete visibility into every attendance record before reimbursement is processed.
Texas Compliance Updates
To support the latest Texas attendance requirements, illumine now supports mandatory attendance evidence, including:
Student photos
Parent or guardian signatures
Geolocation capture
These requirements will be enforced for Texas providers from September 1, in line with state attendance reporting requirements. (Texas Workforce Commission)
Additionally, when KinderConnect integration is enabled, attendance will be managed through the KinderConnect workflow to support compliant subsidy reporting.
Why this matters
Simplifies KinderConnect onboarding
Reduces manual attendance reporting
Improves subsidy reimbursement accuracy
Supports state-specific compliance requirements
Gives complete visibility into attendance synchronization status
Helps providers stay compliant while managing attendance directly from illumine