Parent & Guardian Guide

Sign Up for a Lesson on the Calendar

This is the most common way. You sign up for a lesson and your account is made automatically.

1. Go to brightabilitiescenter.com
2. Scroll down until you see the lesson schedule
3. Find a lesson you like (Dancing, Art, Sensory Play, etc.)
4. Click the green Register button next to it
5. A form will pop up — fill it in (see form below)
6. Click Register at the bottom

Sign the Waiver First

If you want to sign the waiver before picking a lesson:

1. Go to brightabilitiescenter.com
2. Click “Waiver” at the top of the page
3. Fill in the waiver form (your name, email, your child’s info)
4. Sign and submit it

Register on the Parent Portal (Email Only)

You can create an account with just your email address. Nothing else is needed.

1. Go to brightabilitiescenter.com
2. Click “My Portal” at the top of the page
3. Click the “Register” tab
4. Type your email address
5. Click Register

Go to the Website

Open your phone or computer and go to brightabilitiescenter.com

Find a Lesson

Scroll down to the lesson schedule. You will see lessons listed by day and time.

If you want to see more lessons, click “Full Calendar” for a bigger view.

Click “Register”

Found a lesson you like? Click the green Register button next to it.

A form will pop up. Fill in your name, email, child’s name, and child’s age. Then click Register.

Sign the Waiver

If this is your first time, you will see a Sign Waiver button. Click it and follow the steps. (See Section 6 for details.)

If you already signed the waiver before, you can skip this step.

Pay $25

You can pay two ways:

• Online: Log into the Parent Portal → tap Payments → click Pay Now
• In person: Pay at the center when you arrive

Show Up!

Where: 9850 N Michigan Rd, Suite D, Carmel, IN 46032

When: Arrive at the time shown on your confirmation

Check in: Use the tablet at the front door. Type your phone number and last name.

Make Sure You Have an Account

If you don’t have one yet, see Section 2 to create one. It takes less than a minute.

Sign the Waiver

If you haven’t signed it yet, see Section 6. You only need to do this once a year.

Log Into the Parent Portal

Go to the website and click “My Portal” at the top. Enter your email and password, then click Sign In.

Go to the Membership Tab

You will see three plans:

• Walk-In — $25 per lesson
• Weekly — $80 for 5 lessons
• Monthly — $240 for 20 lessons

Pick “Monthly” and Pay

1. Click Select next to the Monthly plan
2. Click Pay for Plan
3. You will go to a secure payment page. Enter your card info and pay $240.
4. Done! Your plan is now active.

Book Lessons With Your Plan

Now when you book lessons, you will see your cheaper plan price instead of the full price. A counter at the top shows how many lessons you have left this month.

Find Summer Camp on the Calendar

Go to the Full Calendar page. Use the arrows to go to summer weeks. Look for lessons that say “Summer Camp.”

Click Register

Click Register on the week you want. Fill in the form like any other lesson sign-up.

Sign Waiver & Pay

Sign the waiver if you haven’t. Then go to the Parent Portal → Payments tab → click Pay Now for each week.

Go to the Waiver Page

You can get there 3 ways:

• Click “Waiver” at the top of any page on our website
• Click the Sign Waiver button after registering for a lesson
• Use the kiosk tablet at the front desk

Read the Agreement

The waiver has 8 short sections. You need to check a box next to each section to confirm you read it.

The sections cover things like: what our programs are, health information, photos, drop-off rules, and cancellation policy.

Fill In Your Info

Add Your Child(ren)

Type each child’s name and birthday. You can add up to 5 children.

Click “+ Add Another Child” if you have more than one child.

Check All 8 Boxes

You must check the box next to each section. If you miss one, the form will not submit.

Type Your Name as a Signature

At the bottom, type your full name exactly as it appears at the top of the form. This is your electronic signature.

Click “Sign & Submit Waiver”

After you click submit:

• A copy of the waiver is emailed to you as a PDF
• Your account is created (if you didn’t have one yet)
• Your children are saved to your account
• You are taken to the Parent Portal

Logging In

1. Go to brightabilitiescenter.com
2. Click “My Portal” at the top of the page
3. Type your email
4. Type your password
5. Click Sign In

Home Button

This is your main screen. It shows:

• A welcome message with your name
• How many lessons you have coming up
• Your next scheduled lessons
• If you owe any money, it will show an alert here

Book Button

This is where you sign up for lessons. You will see a calendar with all the available lessons. Click a lesson to sign up. (See Section 8 for step-by-step details.)

Payments Button

This shows what you owe and what you have already paid. If you need to pay for a lesson, click Pay Now here.

Membership Button

This is where you can buy a plan (Weekly or Monthly pass). It also shows how many lessons you have left on your current plan.

Messages Button

If BARC staff sends you a message, it will show up here. You will also get it by email.

Profile Button

Here you can:

• See and change your name and phone number
• See your children on your account (add, edit, or remove them)
• Check your waiver status (when it was signed, when it expires)
• Change your password

Tap “Book” at the Bottom

Log into the Parent Portal. Then tap the Book button at the bottom of the screen.

Find a Lesson

You will see a calendar with all lessons. Use the arrows to go to different weeks or months.

Each lesson shows:

• The lesson name (like “Hip Hop Dance”)
• The time
• How many spots are left
• The price

Click on the Lesson You Want

Click on a lesson to see more details. You will see a dropdown to pick which child to register. Select your child.

Click “Register”

Click the Register → button. You will see a confirmation with:

• A confirmation number (like REG-A1B2C3D4)
• The lesson name, date, and time
• Your child’s name
• The price (or “FREE” if your plan covers it)

Pay If Needed

If the lesson is not free under your plan:

1. Tap the Payments button at the bottom
2. Find the lesson under “Upcoming Dues”
3. Tap Pay Now
4. Enter your card info on the payment page

Need to Cancel?

If you can’t make it:

1. Go to the Home screen in the portal
2. Find the lesson in “Upcoming Appointments”
3. Click Cancel

Paying Online (Recommended)

1. Log into the Parent Portal
2. Tap the Payments button at the bottom
3. You will see “Upcoming Dues” — these are the lessons you owe money for
4. Click Pay Now next to the lesson
5. You will go to a secure payment page
6. Enter your credit or debit card info
7. Click Pay
8. Done! You will be sent back to the portal with a confirmation.

Paying at the Center

You can also pay in person at the front desk. We accept cash, card, and check.

Buying a Membership Plan

To buy a Weekly ($80) or Monthly ($240) plan:

1. Log into the portal
2. Tap the Membership button at the bottom
3. Pick the plan you want
4. Click Select
5. Click Pay for Plan
6. Enter your card info and pay

Once paid, you can book lessons at the cheaper plan price.

Book a Lesson in 5 Steps

1. Go to the website → click “My Portal” → log in
2. Tap Book at the bottom
3. Find a lesson on the calendar
4. Click the lesson → pick your child → click Register →
5. Pay in the Payments tab if needed. Done!

Book From the Homepage (No Login Needed)

1. Go to brightabilitiescenter.com
2. Find a lesson on the calendar
3. Click Register
4. Enter the same email you always use
5. Fill in the form and submit

Before Every Visit

• Waiver signed? It lasts 1 year. Check your Profile tab to see when it expires.
• Lesson booked? Make sure you registered for the lesson you want to attend.
• Paid up? Check the Payments tab for anything you still owe.
• Check in at the door: Use the tablet at the front desk — type your phone number and last name.