Provider feedback about your child

[NorthVanMom]

My daughter has been going to a small family daycare for two years. The daycare provider has not made it a habit to tell me about what my daughter ate, how long she napped, or if she had a BM. I finally asked the daycare provider to tell me these things, because I can't always remember to ask and I'm not always the one to pick my daughter up. I've given my daycare provider a half-page sheet to fill in every day with this info and she's happy to do this (and I'm happy if she just tells me, too). Now, I can confidently provide my daughter with food that complements what she ate at daycare. I now know if she'll be tired at 7:00 pm or closer to 8:00 pm. And I now know what to expect in the BM department. It makes my evenings with my daughter more predictable, much easier to plan and more enjoyable, which lowers the stress levels for everyone. I wish all daycare providers volunteered this basic information. It shows respect and consideration for the parents.