--- title: Enroll Center description: Enroll new centers in your program to provide them with access to the KidKare platform and allow them to begin submitting claims. From the menu to the left, click Center Management. 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[Centers and Center Sponsors](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers?hsLang=en) 2. [Sponsors of Centers](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/sponsors-of-centers?hsLang=en) 3. [Center Management](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/centers/sponsors-of-centers?hsLang=en#center-management) # Enroll Center Table of Contents ## In This Article   Enroll New Centers Enroll new centers in your program to provide them with access to the KidKare platform and allow them to begin submitting claims. 1. From the menu to the left, click **Center Management**. 2. Click **Enroll Center**. The Enroll Center page opens. This page is divided into three tabs: - General - License/Schedule - Oversight ![enroll-new-center](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/enroll-new-center.png?width=688&height=360&name=enroll-new-center.png) 3. In the General tab: 1. In the **Center Info** section, click the **Center Number** box and enter an identifying number for this center. You can enter up to four (4) digits in this box. Then, click the** Center Name **box and enter the center's name. Lastly, click the **Profit Status** drop-down menu and select **Non-Profit** or **For-Profit**. 2. In the **Center Basics** section, click the **Original Start Date** box and select the center's CACFP start date. 3. In the **Center Site Info** section, click the **State **drop-down menu and select the state in which this center operates. 4. Complete the remaining information in this tab, as needed. Note that while only the required fields are called out in this article, we strongly recommend you complete all other applicable fields, including the director's name and email address so you can send a welcome email through the program. 4. Click the **License/Schedule** tab and complete the following: 1. In the **License Info** section, Click the** License Type** drop-down menu and select the type of license under which the center operates. 2. Click the **Program Type** drop-down menu and select a program type. You can choose from the following: - Adult Day Care - Child Care Center - At Risk - ARAS **Note:** Only select At Risk -ARAS if the center is At-Risk **ONLY**. If the center has both regular and At-Risk claims, select Child Care Center. - OSCH - Outside School Hours Care - Head Start - Emergency/Homeless Shelter - Summer Food Program (SFSP) 3. Click the Total box in the **Max Capacity** section and enter the total number of children allowed at the center. 4. Select the **Approved Meals** for this center. 5. If this is an At-Risk/SFSP center: 1. Click ![slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM.png?width=24&height=40&name=slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM.png) next to **At-Risk/SFSP Participant**. 2. Click the **At-Risk/SFSP #** box and enter the At-Risk or SFSP program number. 3. Select each meal that is approved for At-Risk or SFSP. **Notes:** If a site does both ARAS and SFSP, enroll them as two separate sites. For sites that do ARAS and have a regular claim, selecting meals here allows them to claim At-Risk meals. 6. In the **Meal Schedule** section, enter a starting and ending time for each meal. You can type a single digit and press Tab. KidKare automatically formats the time for you. 7. Complete the remaining applicable information in this tab. 5. Click the **Oversight** tab and complete the following: 1. In the **Center Info** section, click the **Driving Instructions** box and enter any directions ad notes on getting to the center. These directions are available when leaving for site visits. You can also enter the mileage to the center and the map location. 2. Click the **Administration Type** drop-down menu and choose from the following: - **Legally Separated from Sponsor:** Select this option if you are a sponsoring organization. - **Legally Affiliated with Sponsor:** Select this option if you are self-sponsored organization, such as a child care chain that does not disperse payment. 3. In the **Center Login Info** section, you can update the center's log in ID and password to something easier, or you can accept the system-generated one. Click **Send Welcome Letter** to send a welcome email containing this login information to the center. 4. In the **Site Monitoring Info** section, click the **Monitor** drop-down menu and assign a monitor to this system. If this menu is empty, create Monitor accounts. 5. In the **Center Payment Info** section, click ![slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM.png?width=24&height=40&name=slider-btn-Jun-27-2025-09-40-04-0672-PM.png) next to **Pay via Direct Deposit **to issue direct deposits to the center (KidKare creates the ACH file, which you then upload to your bank's website). If you select this option, you must select a bank account type, enter the bank account number, and the bank routing number. 6. Click **Save.**   --- ### Center Welcome Letter Use KidKare to send welcome messages to centers. Depending on whether you are implementing your centers with KidKare, this welcome message will include login information and help content for KidKare.  To send a welcome message: 1. From the menu to the left, click **Center Management**. 2. Select **Manage Center Information**. 3. Click the **Select Center **drop-down menu at the top of the window and select the center to which to send the welcome letter. 4. Verify that the **Email Address** entered in the **General** tab is correct. This is the email that received the welcome letter. 5. Click the **Oversight** tab. 6. In the **Center Login** tab, click **Send Welcome Letter**. The Welcome Letter pop-up opens and displays the text you entered to the Welcome Letter template. ![send-welcome-letter](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/send-welcome-letter.png?width=688&height=640&name=send-welcome-letter.png) 7. Make changes to the email, as needed. 8. When finished, click **Send**.   --- ### Enroll Head Start Centers Your Head Start centers require specific set up parameters in KidKare. This article outlines a few of the differences between these locations and other center programs, as well as how you handle said differences in KidKare. Your Head Start centers require specific set up parameters in KidKare. This article outlines a few of the differences between these locations and other center programs, as well as how you handle said differences in KidKare. 1. From the menu to the left, click **Center Management**. 2. Click **Enroll Center**. The Enroll Center page opens.  3. Begin setting the center up as you normally would. 4. In the **General** tab, **Set the Service Style** drop-down menu to **Family**. ![center sponsors - head start 01](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/center%20sponsors%20-%20head%20start%2001.png?width=688&height=314&name=center%20sponsors%20-%20head%20start%2001.png) 5. In the **License/Schedule** tab, click the **Program Type** drop-down menu and select **Head Start**. ![center sponsors - head start 02](https://knowledge.kidkare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/center%20sponsors%20-%20head%20start%2002.png?width=688&height=312&name=center%20sponsors%20-%20head%20start%2002.png) 6. 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