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9 reviewers had the following to say about DaySchool's features:
From the data conversion to customizable user fields, this software has many features more expensive systems lack.
Pros
Ease of use, logical layout, the ability of multiple people to work on it at the same time, the reports are extremely customizable and fast.
Cons
It could be just like the volunteer module except to capture event attendance. It would be good to have something better to capture notes than just one field on the development tab.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Daily
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I think that this software is great for any size school. It covers a range of data and is very intuitive. We don't use the web connector, but from what I understand, it is getting more robust and integrates with most web site services. You will never get better customer service than from the Snowman team! Yay Leslie!
Deanna,
You have been a great client and we have really appreciated your suggestions over the years as we continually strive to make sure our schools have what they need at their fingertips!
That Event Module is on our list, and you will see some of the other enhancements we've discussed when our new Version 9.0 comes out later this year!
Pros
it is a quite complete software, it helps in all school aspects, enrollment, attendance, reports by students, detailed and explicit, the school made a good investment in the acquisition of this software, the versatility and friendliness that it has to attract the attention of the users is very complete.
Cons
What I like the most is that as a representative he has a panel to verify the progress of the students and a module dedicated only to the committee of representatives.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Monthly
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I use Dayschool and the Admission and Development modules all day. I find the updates and training opportunties (webinars, etc) very useful and timely.
Pros
Customer Service is top-notch. The response time and solutions provide more than what I originally sought.
Cons
In some reports, I can track and filter by date, and others I cannot....but wish I could.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Daily
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The partnership has been great....thank you Snowman Software and Dayschool.
Erin,
Thanks for taking the time to let others know about our software - we love working with Oak Meadow and your team.
Contact us when you have time so that we can discuss the limitations you mention - there may be a way to pull exactly what you need! And if not, we'd love to get the specifics to put on our ToDoList.
I have never had a bad experience speaking with our support representative. The interface of DaySchool is easy to learn and use, reliable, and a great fit for smaller schools like preschools or daycare.
Pros
ease of use, customer support, reporting
Cons
delays in enhancement request implementations
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Weekly
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Erik,
We love working with Cambridge-Ellis and appreciate you taking the time to let others know about our software. With our next major release later in 2017 being fully web-based, we will have the ability to more quickly implement enhancements that clients like you request!
The ability to personalize emails, letters and other correspondences makes communication very effective.
Pros
I like the well organized process work flow and the online support that is readily available offering immediate response during the normal business hours
Cons
This software may fail at times leading to data lag.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 6-12 months
Frequency of use: Occasionally
Likelihood to recommend
I know there is more that it can do ... still learning! Thank you, everyone, at Snowman Software!!
Pros
It is not more than I need - not too big, not too small, just right!
Cons
I wish the admissions piece was a bit more advanced so we could have considered using it as well.
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Shanie, I love working with you and am glad that you are getting everything you need from our software! We are working hard on adding your desired functionality to our Admissions piece in our next major upgrade - so that your prospects will be able to track where they are in the process and your families will be able to complete the registration process - all online!
DaySchool is an affordable and high functioning database solution for small schools. I am beyond grateful for it's efficiency and ease of use. After researching many database options, we are grateful to have ended up with DaySchool.
Pros
Simple, easy.
Cons
Remote Desktop Connection. Not able to add gifts straight to constituent record.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 1-2 years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Anne, we are so glad you are enjoying using DaySchool and appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
To clarify about adding gifts "straight to records" - gifts are easily added directly to constituent records manually; but currently they are not brought directly into the database through the school website.
From day one, Snowman Software has been so easy to work with.
Pros
Ease of use...great customer service!
Cons
None that I can think of...and I've been using the software for a number of years.
Rating breakdown
Time used: 2+ years
Frequency of use: Daily
Likelihood to recommend
Recommendations to others considering DaySchool
If you don't have it and are looking for a program...please take a look at it!
Debbie,
It's been great working with you over the years - your suggestions have helped us to add the functionality that our schools want and need. We appreciate you taking the time to let others know about our software!
