Switching to Neztio: Overview
Last updated 2026-03-31
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Switching to Neztio is seamless. Our self-serve import tool auto-detects your data format, maps columns instantly, and brings your entire center online in minutes, not days. No phone calls, no support tickets, no waiting for a migration team.
How It Works
- 1Export a CSV from your current platform (Brightwheel, Procare, HiMama, Sandbox, or any system with CSV export).
- 2Sign up for a free Neztio trial. No credit card required.
- 3Go to Settings > Import and upload your CSV file.
- 4Neztio auto-detects your provider and maps all columns instantly. Our 7-layer matching engine recognizes 50+ column name variations.
- 5Preview your data. Verify child records, family contacts, and classroom assignments are correct.
- 6Click Import. Your children, families, and enrollments are live immediately.
- 7If anything looks off, use one-click rollback. Fix the issue and re-import anytime.
What Gets Imported (40+ Fields)
- Child information: first and last name, date of birth, gender, race, ethnicity
- Child address: street, city, state, ZIP, country
- Classroom / room assignment
- Primary guardian: first name, last name, email, phone
- Second guardian / parent 2: first name, last name, email, phone
- Medical: allergies, physician name, physician phone, medical notes
- Emergency contacts: up to 2 contacts with name, phone, and relationship
- Authorized pickups: up to 2 pickups with name and phone
- Enrollment: status, enrollment date, start date
- Subsidy: status and case number
- General notes
After Import
- Set up classrooms, age groups, and capacity limits
- Configure tuition plans and billing schedules
- Invite staff by email (they get a link to create their account)
- Connect payment processing through Stripe in Settings > Billing
- Send parents the app download links (iOS and Android)
Vendor-Specific Guides
For step-by-step export instructions from your current provider, see the dedicated guides: Switch from Brightwheel, Switch from Procare, Switch from HiMama / Lillio, Switch from Sandbox, or Switch from Kangarootime.
Most centers complete the entire migration in under 10 minutes. If you have complex data or need help, contact support@neztio.com or use the in-app chat.
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