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I have a duotang for each family. In it, I have pages that are divided in half, and then double sided, so four entries per page. On it, I have a spot for food, diaper changes (as applicable), and major activities. Most daily activities are there permanently (ie freeplay in and out, circle time, walk) and I just cross them off if for some reason we do not do them. There is also a spot for "please bring" and a spot for notes for myself or the parents. In the front of the duotang is a clear plastic pocket folder that holds our calendars, with fees marked on due dates, scheduling and notes for the month. This pocket folder also serves as a place for parents to put checks.
It takes me seconds to do the notes as they are just jots in the appropriate place on the form. I like them, as I use them to double check against my own records, and parents can do the same.
I do the daily notes because when I had my DD in care, I loved her provider, but she didn't send any info home. I wanted more. And, I also like departures to be short and sweet (ie kids are all ready to go, no time to chat!), so I don't want to chat forever at the door. Anything more detailed, such as behaviour issues or similar, I chat via email because I don't usually find discussing these things in front of parents to be helpful to the cause.
It takes me seconds to do the notes as they are just jots in the appropriate place on the form. I like them, as I use them to double check against my own records, and parents can do the same.
I do the daily notes because when I had my DD in care, I loved her provider, but she didn't send any info home. I wanted more. And, I also like departures to be short and sweet (ie kids are all ready to go, no time to chat!), so I don't want to chat forever at the door. Anything more detailed, such as behaviour issues or similar, I chat via email because I don't usually find discussing these things in front of parents to be helpful to the cause.
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