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Set and Manage Institute Opening Hours
Set and Manage Institute Opening Hours

Effortlessly set or update your institute’s opening hours in Parent™. Keep parents informed and ensure smooth daily operations with ease!

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Written by Michael
Updated over a month ago

Managing your institute’s opening hours has never been simpler! With Parent™, you can easily set, adjust, and communicate your schedule to parents, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone. Let’s keep things organized and stress-free!

📌 Availability Notice: Closing Days Settings

🔹 Opening Hours settings can only be configured on the portal and are not accessible via the mobile app.


📖 Table of Contents

Learn how to navigate to the institute opening hours settings, available exclusively on the portal. This section covers how to view, update, and manage operating hours efficiently.

Follow a step-by-step guide to configuring the start and end times of daily operations, as well as selecting specific opening and closing days to align with your institution’s schedule.

Customize how time is displayed within the Parent™ system by switching between 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour formats, ensuring alignment with your region’s standard timekeeping preferences


🌟 Steps to Access and Manage Institute Opening Hours in Parent™ (Portal Only)


🚨 Note: This feature is only accessible via the web portal. Follow these steps to view or update your institute’s opening hours:

  1. 🖥️ Log In to Parent™
    Use your credentials to access the web portal.

  2. 📂 Navigate to the Menu
    Locate the Menu on the far left-hand side of the screen.

  3. 🛠️ Open Basic Setup
    Scroll down and find the Finance section in the menu.

  4. 🗂️ Select General Settings
    Under the Basic Setup section on the left, click on the General tab.

  5. 🕒 Find Opening Hours
    Scroll to the Opening Hours tab. Here, you can view, add, or modify your institute’s opening hours.

🎉 Ensuring your opening hours are accurate is quick and simple with the portal, keeping parents well-informed and schedules running smoothly.


🌟 Steps to Set Up Opening and Closing Hours and Days in Parent™


Follow these easy steps to set up your institute’s opening and closing hours:

  1. 🗓️ Select Days You Open

    • Use the toggle switches next to each day to select which days your institute is open.

    • A switched-on toggle means the day is active/open.

  2. 🕒 Set the Start and End Time
    You have two options to set the time for each day:

    • Option 1: Choose from Predefined Times
      Click the drop-down list and select a predefined time for the start or end of the day.

    • Option 2: Manually Enter the Time

      • Click on the time field, erase the existing time, and type in your new time (e.g., 8AM or 845 AM).

      • The system will automatically adjust the time to the correct format once entered (e.g., 8:00 AM or 8:45 AM).

  3. Save Your Changes

    • Double-check the toggles and time settings for each day.

    • Once everything looks good, click Save to finalize your institute’s opening and closing hours.


🌟Change the Time Format for Your Institution


Steps to select a format

  1. Navigate to the Information Tab

    • Go to the Menu on the left-hand side, and select Finance

    • Under the Basic Setup section on the left, click on the General tab.

    • Next to the Opening Hours tab, click on the Information tab.

  2. Scroll to Institute Setup

    • Under the Information tab, scroll down until you find the Time Format field.

  3. Select Your Preferred Time Format

    • Click on the drop-down list under Time Format.

    • Choose between the following options:

      • 12-Hour Format (AM/PM): Time is displayed with AM/PM, e.g., 8:00 AM or 3:00 PM. Ideal for users who prefer the standard clock format.

      • 24-Hour Format: Time is displayed as 00:00–23:59, e.g., 08:00 or 15:00. Great for those accustomed to the military-style clock.

  4. Save Changes

    • After selecting your preferred time format, scroll to the end of the screen and click Save to apply the changes.


🌟 Additional Note on 24-Hour Time Format

When you select the 24-hour format for instance, this setting will be applied consistently across all time-based features in the app. This includes:

  • 🕒 Opening Hours: Displayed in 24-hour format (e.g., 08:00–18:00).

  • 📆 Schedules and Timetables: All time entries will follow the 24-hour system.

This ensures uniformity and clarity throughout the app for users who prefer this format.

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