Custom Attributes

Custom attributes allow you to capture additional information about children that isn’t covered by the standard fields. This could include specific medial information medical information, special needs, or any other data specific to your nursery’s requirements.

Overview

The custom attributes system provides a flexible way to:

Create custom fields with different data types
Make fields filterable in the childrens list view
Manage predefined lists of values
Track unique information for each child

Accessing Custom Attributes

Navigate to Settings > Attributes from the top settings menu to manage your custom attributes.

Creating a New Attribute

Click the Add Attribute button

Enter a descriptive Name for the attribute (e.g., “Dietary Requirements”, “Emergency Contact”, “Medical Notes”)
Select the Field Type:
- Free Text: Allows staff to enter any text
- Yes/No: Boolean field for simple true/false information
- List of Values: Dropdown with predefined options
If using “List of Values”, add your options in the List Items section
Toggle Is Filterable if you want to filter children by this attribute in the children’s list view
Click Save

Field Types

Free Text

Best for open-ended information like notes, addresses, or descriptions.

Example uses:

Special instructions
Emergency contact details

Yes/No

Simple boolean fields for binary information.

Example uses:

Requires special assistance

List of Values

Dropdown menus with predefined options to ensure consistency.

Example uses:

Dietary requirements (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, No restrictions)
Transport method (Walk, Car, Bus, Bike)

Filterable Attributes

When you mark an attribute as “Filterable”:

It appears in the children list filters
Staff can quickly find children based on this attribute
Only applies to “Yes/No” and “List of Values” field types
Free text fields cannot be made filterable

Using Attributes with Children

Once created, custom attributes appear on each child’s profile page where staff can view them. Admin users can edit custom attributes on the child edit page accessed from the childrens list view.