Community centers, YMCAs and JCCs face growing pressure to keep children safe, streamline check-ins, and maintain clear communication with parents, all while juggling outdated systems, paper forms, and manual workarounds that slow teams down. To help organizations deliver safer, smoother, and more modern Child Watch experiences, Amilia is proud to announce a new partnership with Alaris, a leader in digital check-in solutions for Kids Club, After-School, Camp, and Child Watch programs.
This partnership connects Amilia SmartRec with Alaris, giving organizations a seamless way to manage attendance, enhance child safety protocols, improve staff oversight, and provide parents with the peace of mind they deserve.
Technology that puts safety first
Teams can now tailor their Child Watch offer to their needs: whether they want fast and secure check-in, better tracking of authorized pickups, or instant visibility into medical or behavioral information for users.
“The needs of organizations are evolving, and our platform evolves with them. The demand for safe, streamlined Child Watch solutions is growing, and our partnership with Alaris helps us make that a reality faster. Together, we strengthen safety, simplify operations, and expand the impact for the communities we serve.” – Hugo Lachance, CEO of Amilia
“Partnering with Amilia is a natural fit. Both of our teams are committed to giving community organizations the smooth, reliable tools they need to run safe, efficient Child Watch operations. Early feedback from our shared customers already reinforces the value of bringing our strengths together.”Jeremy Kelstrom — CEO, Alaris
A shared commitment to child safety and community support
Amilia and Alaris share a mission: to help community centers operate with confidence through modern, intuitive, and connected technology. Organizations like the Greater Dayton YMCA, which went live with the integration on November 4th, are already seeing the benefits. The partnership has helped staff manage check-ins, pickups, and child information more efficiently, while improving safety and parent communication across their programs.
"After completing the initial implementation phase with Alaris, our registration process is now running smoothly and efficiently. The platform allows us to support new members with a streamlined, reliable onboarding experience." "By leveraging the integrated strengths of Alaris and Amilia, we’re able to provide a smooth, reliable membership experience that puts ease, accessibility, and member satisfaction first."Katie Ickes, Coffman branch, YMCA of Greater Dayton
"Amilia and Alaris have both been fantastic at meeting our needs and helping to navigate any bumps in this transition. They take our feedback and suggestions for features seriously. Their customer service staff are always friendly and extremely helpful."Emelynn Nielsen, Childwatch coordinator, South Branch, YMCA of Greater Dayton
What does this integration mean for Child Watch and Youth Programs?
With Amilia SmartRec® and Alaris connected, organizations gain more modern, reliable, and safety-first child experience. Organizations now easily:
Enhanced Child Watch safety and parent communication - Staff gain instant visibility into essential child information and can quickly communicate updates with parents.
- Manage authorized pick ups
- Track medical and behavioral notes in real-time
- Built-in reservations: Alaris reservations are fully available on Amilia.
Together, these features reduce administrative workload for Child Watch providers, strengthen operational control, and give families a faster, safer, and more reassuring experience from check-in to pickup.
Media Contact
Kim Fortin Director of Marketing at Amilia kim.fortin@amilia.com
About Amilia
Founded in 2009, Amilia is on a mission to simplify the management of organizations offering activities and memberships to their community. From registrations, billing, scheduling, financial reporting, facility management, and more, Amilia is broadening access to modern technology for over 1,500 organizations and 6,600 facilities across North America. Its robust end-to-end solutions support small businesses, YMCAs, JCCs, community centers, and Parks & Recreation agencies in their aim to engage and uplift their local communities. Learn more at amilia.com.
About Alaris
Alaris provides a better check-in solution for Kids Club, After-School, Camp and Child Watch programs, removing paper from the process and presenting the data you need to make better operational decisions.
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