Private Schools AI Receptionist | 24/7 Admissions & Parent Support | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
OPEN SEATS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty seat costs money. Every missed call is a lost family. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules tours, handles parent inquiries, and completes enrollments—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Private Schools

Incoming Call...

Parent

"Hi, I'm looking for 5th grade enrollment. Do you have any spots available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have spots in our 5th grade class—tuition is $18,500/year. Would you like to schedule a campus tour?"

✓ Tour Booked • 5th Grade

The Problem

PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ARE LOSING FAMILIES

You're losing enrollment opportunities while your admissions team is stretched thin. Parents call after hours, tours get missed, and your staff can't keep up with inquiries during peak season.

You Miss Parents When They're Ready to Enroll

A parent researches schools at 9 PM, calls to schedule a tour, and gets voicemail. By the time your admissions office opens in the morning, they've already booked tours at three competing schools who answered immediately.

The Cost
$15,000+
Lost per missed enrollment

Your Admissions Team Is Overwhelmed

While you're giving a campus tour, five more parents call with questions. Enrollment inquiries, tuition questions, program details, event RSVPs—you can't be everywhere at once. Parents get frustrated waiting, and you lose families to schools that respond faster.

The Cost
80+ calls/day
During enrollment season

Campus Tours No-Show and Families Disappear

You block off time, prepare materials, and coordinate staff. The family doesn't show. You send one follow-up email that goes unanswered. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another spot that stays empty.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate during peak season
$180K+
Lost annually from 12 missed enrollments
45%
Of parent inquiries happen after 5 PM
5 schools
Average number parents research simultaneously

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to enrolled family

24/7 Admissions Chat

Prospective families visit your school website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies families, shares tuition information, and books campus tours—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically captures grade level, enrollment timeline, and program interests
  • Provides tuition details and financial aid information
  • Books campus tours directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, we're looking for a K-5 program. What's the tuition?"
AI
"Our K-5 program is $18,500/year. We have openings for fall. Would you like to schedule a campus tour?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Campus Tour Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Parent: "My daughter forgot her lunchbox. Can I drop it off?"
AI: "Of course! You can drop it at the front office anytime before noon. What's your daughter's name and grade?"
✓ Front Office Notified

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—parent questions, admissions inquiries, absence notifications. The AI understands context, routes messages to the right staff, schedules callbacks, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Routes messages to teachers, admissions, or administration
  • Recognizes families from your system and references student information

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When families no-show for campus tours, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their grade level preferences, and books a new tour—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules tours and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from Riverview Academy. I noticed we missed you for the campus tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
✓ Campus Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Family Name
Chen Family
Grade Level Interest
K-5 Program • Fall 2024
Enrollment Timeline
August 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Campus Tour Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, campus tour, parent inquiry—automatically creates and updates family profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every prospective and enrolled family.

  • Auto-creates family profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to enrollment
  • Syncs with calendar, tasks, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire family journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-tour welcome email sent
Campus tour reminder SMS scheduled
Post-tour follow-up ready
Application packet queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Tour Email
"Hi Sarah! Your campus tour is confirmed for Saturday. Here's what to expect when you arrive..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your tour tomorrow. We're excited to meet your family..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-tour confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on family behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart enrollment applications that pre-fill from CRM data and guide families through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for enrollment processing and parent onboarding.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, grade interest)
  • AI-guided completion for student information and enrollment details
  • Automatically triggers admissions workflows on submission
AI Form
Enrollment Application
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Parent Name, Email, Grade Level (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Student Information
→ Emergency Contacts
What Happens Next
Admissions team is notified and enrollment processing begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your private school. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling tours, handling parent inquiries. They work together 24/7 to increase enrollment and support your admissions team.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Admissions Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed prospective families. Handles admissions inquiries, schedules campus tours, and answers questions about tuition, programs, and enrollment deadlines automatically.

Phone Calls Tour Scheduling Parent Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Enrollment Generator
Always Online

Qualifies prospective families, shows available grade levels and programs, answers questions about curriculum, extracurriculars, and enrollment dates instantly. Schedules campus tours and captures family contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Family Qualifying Program Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized campus tour confirmations, open house reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep prospective families engaged throughout the admissions process.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Application Teammate

Enrollment Assistant
Admissions Applications

Pre-fills enrollment applications from CRM data. Guides families through student information, previous school records, and required documentation. Triggers automation workflows when applications are submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Admissions Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to prospective families at the right time. Makes outbound calls to tour no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover interested families and keep them engaged through the enrollment decision.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Communication Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with prospective families and current parents. Sends campus tour confirmations, open house reminders, and answers questions about programs, tuition, and enrollment via text—98% open rate.

Tour Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about your school programs. Click, talk, get answers about tuition, curriculum, class sizes, and admissions—no typing required. Perfect for busy parents browsing on mobile.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed prospective family and student data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by family, student, and enrollment stage.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Parents don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes parent concerns (schedule changes, transportation questions, student absences, etc.), creates support tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a family was concerned, if a parent request was urgent, if a campus tour was scheduled—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one parent from first call to enrolled student—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM researching schools for her daughter. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! Thank you for calling. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a school for my daughter starting 3rd grade. Do you have openings?"
AI: "Yes! We have openings in our 3rd grade class. Our tuition is $18,500 per year. Would you like to schedule a campus tour?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Student Interest
3rd Grade
Tuition Budget
$18,500/year
Start Date
August 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, daughter's grade level, $18,500 tuition range, August start date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Campus Tour
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Tour Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Tour confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-tour email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the tour is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and enrollment forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Tour Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your campus tour is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. We're excited to show you our 3rd grade program..."
Tour Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your campus tour tomorrow! We're excited to introduce you to our 3rd grade classroom..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from your school—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the tour. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Campus Tour
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her daughter's 3rd grade placement, her $18,500 tuition budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule your campus tour?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the campus tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE SCHOOL

Alex shows up for the rescheduled tour. She loves the school. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-tour follow-up emails get queued, the enrollment application form is ready to send, and qualification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just showing the campus.

TOUR COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
3rd Grade Program
Alex Martinez
Post-tour sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Enrollment Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the tour. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's an enrollment application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and her daughter's grade level. The AI guides her through student information and medical records right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The enrollment process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Tour completed • Application submitted
AI
"I remember your campus tour! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the after-school program..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about the school. She has a question about the after-school program. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her tour and application, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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April 1, 2024

ALEX ENROLLS
HER DAUGHTER

With all her questions answered, Alex completes the enrollment contract. The system automatically sends welcome emails, orientation schedules, and first-day instructions. Her daughter is officially enrolled.

ENROLLMENT COMPLETE
3rd Grade • $18,500/year
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August 5, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

School starts in two weeks. Alex has questions: "What time is orientation?" "What school supplies do we need?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What time is the new family orientation?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Orientation is August 12 at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria. Here's your orientation packet: [link]"
Alex
"What supplies does she need for 3rd grade?"
AI
"Here's the 3rd grade supply list: [link]. Everything is also available at the school store. Looking forward to seeing you both!"
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September 10, 2024 • 8:30 PM

UNIFORM
QUESTION

Her daughter needs a new uniform shirt. It's 8:30 PM on a Tuesday. Alex can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, provides uniform ordering information, and explains the process. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or search through the parent portal. She just asks her question, and it's answered.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
QUESTION ANSWERED
Uniform Order Information
Link provided to school store
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October 5, 2024

FALL FESTIVAL
THIS SAT

There's a Fall Festival this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends school announcements, event reminders, schedule updates, and important parent communications. Families stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

School Event
Sent to All Families
EVENT
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10 • 2:00 PM • School Courtyard
ANNOUNCEMENT
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Schedule your conference for October 15-17
REMINDER
Picture Day Tomorrow
Students should wear their dress uniforms
✓ All families notified
No manual sending required
RE-ENROLLED
February 15, 2025
Alex Martinez
4th Grade • $18,500/year
✓ Re-enrolled for 2025-26
Continuing in 4th grade
Why she re-enrolled
"Amazing teachers, always got quick answers to my questions, loved the school events and communication"
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February 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RE-ENROLLS

A year later, Alex re-enrolls for 4th grade. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, events were well-communicated, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her find the school kept her happy as a parent. That's the full journey: prospective parent to enrolled family to returning student.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your private school

Can it handle after-hours admissions inquiries? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies prospective families, answers tuition questions, and books campus tours—all while your admissions team is off. No more missed opportunities from parents calling evenings or weekends.

How does it handle parent questions and concerns? +

The AI handles common parent inquiries automatically, from school hours and dress code to athletics schedules and after-school programs. It collects detailed information for specific concerns and routes them to the appropriate administrator or teacher. Urgent matters are escalated immediately.

Does it reduce campus tour no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before campus tours. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed tours and keeping your enrollment pipeline full.

Can it book campus tours directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability for admissions staff and books campus tours instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed with prospective families.

How does the enrollment application work? +

After campus tours, prospective families automatically receive an enrollment application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through student records, previous school information, and financial aid requests. When submitted, your admissions team is notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most private school systems including Blackbaud, FACTS, Veracross, and others. All data syncs automatically—prospective families, campus tours, enrollment applications, and parent inquiries.

Can it handle multiple campuses or grade levels? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your campuses, grade availability, tuition schedules, and programs. It can route calls based on division (lower, middle, upper school), handle multi-campus inquiries, and manage enrollment for multiple locations simultaneously.

What about attendance notifications and emergencies? +

The AI handles absence reporting 24/7, verifies parent identity, and logs attendance notes in your system. For medical emergencies or urgent situations, it immediately escalates to your administrative team or school nurse.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your school size and call volume. Most schools see ROI within the first semester from increased enrollment conversions and reduced administrative burden. Contact us for a custom quote.

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Stop missing prospective families at 2 AM. Start booking tours while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."