Communication journals

[mommylove]

I have daily sheets that show what they ate, where we went, what books we read and what toys they were fond of and more. Parents love it and sometime will go out and purchase books and toys there kids are enjoying here for them to enjoy at home. I definatly have no time to give a report at the door its get them dressed and go...parents are usually in a rush to get home as well, then at there own convince they can sit down read it and respond usually at the morning drop off when things aren't so hectic. I feel like its a good balance still personal cause we usually discuss the day before every morning and there still getting all the details of there lil ones day.....

[Spixie33]

Oh should add that once I notice that the sheets are piling up or not being removed from the child's diaper bag or the parent mentions that they never have time to read them or that they don't ever read them, etc that I stop doing them for that child.

[playfelt]

I used to do reports till a child turned one, started walking and eating the regular menu. Then the need was gone as it was basically the same info every day. Now when they start at a year there is very little to say in a way. And truthfully a lot we would prefer not to say.

[Momof4]

Nope, I'm another one who does verbal reports at pickup time. I have a logbook but it's for me and I log naptimes, diaper changes, and all the food a child like or dislikes, eats or doesn't eat. I fit about 3 years worth of a child's life into one notebook so I'm saving trees. The parents love the verbal update at the end of the day. Hey, I raised 4 kids and hated trying to find the time for paperwork after work!

[daycarewhisperer]

I don't do daily reports. They are too time consuming and they cause way too many conflicts. The day to day changes are very minimal so they end up being a pain to be creative and come up with SOMETHING to share. I just tell the parents the base feed sleep play schedule and let them know if there is anything that is not working. No news is good news.

Parents requiring a daily sheet would not be considered. It's too much for me in parent contact time. I would do it for $5 a day though!

[Shannie]

I have a secret FB group as well and I put my daily menu on there. As well as post photos of the kids during the day, craft time, play time, outdoor time..... The parents LOVE it!