OWNA boosts transparency for larger ECEC providers with release of new HQ app

Marketplace Editor

Dec 2, 2024

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Just as children grow and develop over time, so do the operational requirements of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings that educate and care for them.

With CCMS systems being such an integral part of modern ECEC services, and with many services looking to expand their operations and add to their networks in 2025, smart providers are increasingly looking at the systems they currently use, and if they are able to grow at the same pace as providers do.

OWNA is committed to continual evolution, and following the introduction of its popular OWNA HQ desktop portal earlier this year has now introduced the OWNA HQ App, a measure which recognises the complexities of managing multiple services across a network whilst on the go.

“When we launched OWNA HQ earlier this year we had providers of larger education and care networks in mind,” Kheang Ly, OWNA’s Chief Executive Officer said.

“We know that larger providers, especially, are keen to maintain visibility and control over a wide range of important indicators like workforce management, support office staff and payroll functionality.”

“We believe our new app is the solution they’ve been looking for, taking our OWNA HQ functionality, and placing it in the palm of your hand.”

Increased transparency

Understanding that many support office teams, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period, find themselves away from their desks and supporting teams on site with compliance issues, new centre set ups, or carrying out HR functions, or spending time in meetings and on calls to support core business functions, the team at OWNA developed a way for these staff members to quickly check on the status of their services, or to pull up some numbers.

“Basically,” Kheang said, “the app gets them closer to the action, while also offering peace of mind.”

Enhanced visibility

The capacity to access all facets of the OWNA HQ platform from anywhere in the world is also an appreciated feature.

Being able to keep an eye on projected enrolments for 2025, to monitor absences and to address any HR issues remotely allows providers not only peace of mind, but also the opportunity to better balance their lives inside and outside of work.

Accessible via the HQ app, those in upper management and executive roles are now able to monitor their services at whole group level, by geographical area, or even down to single service level, providing insights into crucial elements of service operation such as ratios, compliance issues, attendance, and other core notifications.

“Our HQ offering, whether it's through the desktop, or via the app, lets approved providers know what’s happening, across their whole network, in real time, allowing them to provide help and support seamlessly to their team as needed - it’s our way to help them keep their eye on the ball,” Kheang added.

Continuous approach to quality

A core element of OWNA, since its inception, has been a process of continuous improvement.

With the launch of OWNA HQ earlier this year, OWNA set a new standard in dashboard capabilities, going on to build a set of valuable features such as a HR & Payroll, Enquiry & Waitlist Management and Customisable Drag & Drop Dashboards since launching.

In 2025 OWNA users can expect this growth to continue, with an expansion of the fully integrated HR software built into OWNA HQ, an Enterprise CRM suite, and an analytics and BI platform that will supercharge insights and decision support.

“OWNA has long been the ECEC sector’s leading innovator. OWNA HQ cements that position and in so doing offers larger multi site operators a new software standard that truly differentiates itself in the current market place,” Kheang shared.

To learn more about the powerful innovations OWNA has to take your ECEC service to the next level please visit the OWNA website.

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