Below are instructions designed to walk parents/guardians through the process of downloading and logging into the Ignite by Hatch application so children can play at home. Please note that in order for parents to log into Ignite by Hatch, they must be added by the child's teacher first. Also, the device must have an always on internet connection and meet the minimum device requirements in order to download and use Ignite.
1. Once you are added to Hatch® Insights by your child(ren)’s Teacher, you will receive a welcome email from Hatch®:
2. The welcome email will include a temporary password to log into your account, how to download the Ignite by Hatch™ app, and how to access reports in Hatch® Insights:
3. From the welcome email, select the operating system that applies to your device. You will be directed to the appropriate store to download the app:
4. Follow the directions from the appropriate app store to download the app onto your device:
5. Once the app is downloaded onto your device, enter your email address and the temporary password (copied from the Welcome Email):
6. You will then be prompted to create your own password:
7. You may receive an invitation to add a photo of your child so your child can log into play Ignite™:
8. If so, log into Hatch® Insights at: https://insights.hatchearlychildhood.com and follow instructions to take a photo of your child (If you do not receive an invitation to add a photo of your child, that means your child's teacher has already uploaded their photo and you do not need to worry about this step):
9. You can upload a photo or take a photo with your device camera:
10. Once your child has a photo, play time can begin! When you see your child’s photo on the Ignite home screen, ask him or her to tap the photo so they can start to play (we strongly recommend headphones during playtime!):
