Maximizing Church Check-In Efficiency: A SteepleMate Guide

Setting Up Check-In for Children and Events

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FeatureCheck-InAttendance
Label PrintingRequired for extra securityNot available
Security for Child Check-OutAdvanced security with photo ID verification and QR codesBasic, no additional security features
ReportingCheck-in history reporting availableAttendance and absence reporting
Use CaseIdeal for events needing detailed tracking and security, e.g., child care during servicesSuitable for general meetings or adult classes without strict security needs
Roster of AttendeesAvailableAvailable
Authorized GuardiansRequired for checking children in and outNot applicable
Check-In StationsSupportedSupported
Attendee RegistrationHandles both registered and unregistered attendeesPrimarily for registered attendees



The Check-In Settings Guide for Admins is a resource to help church administrators configure and optimize the child and event check-in system. This guide walks you through each step of your check-in settings, including defining lead times, check-in durations, permission groups, label customization, and family identifiers.

church check-in system


In the General Settings section, specify Check-In Lead Time & Duration:

  1. Set your check-in lead time to define how early before a service or event starts that you would like to allow check-ins.
  2. Duration time determines how long after a service begins that check-ins are allowed to continue.
church child check-in system


Permission Groups:

  1. Select or create a group to grant check-in permissions. This typically includes people who have been approved and trained by the church to check in people to children areas and events.
  2. This is beneficial for churches with general check-in areas or when Welcome Center staff assist with check-ins.

child check-in software for churches

Photo Requirements

  1. When checked, the check in process will begin by requiring photos for anyone who does not yet have a photo in the system. You may capture a photo from the check-in page, from a person's profile in the person manager or in the church directory.
secure child check-in for church


Check-In Label Configurations (Optional)

In the Layout section, enable Label Check-In Printing:

  1. While optional, configuring labels is recommended. Start by uploading photos of parents and children into their profiles to verify guardians by their ID.
  2. QR codes simplify the check-out process by allowing a quick scan without needing physical documentation or pins.
kid check in software


If enabling label printing, specify dimensions, orientation, style, font, and decide on including a photo and QR code on labels.
church check-in system


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QR codes simplify the check-out process by allowing a quick scan without needing physical documentation or codes.

Check-In Groups

Define which groups children and people can be checked into during services or events. These could be specific classes, child-care groups, or registrants from events. Group leaders and check-in administrators can then manage check-ins for these groups.

check in stations for churches


Family Identifiers

Assign customizable eight-character identifiers to families for easy search and check-in during drop-off.


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Ready to start learning how to check-in people? Head over to our guide
"Check-In People for Services and Events"


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