Daily log
The digital daily log for nurseries and preschools
The cahier de liaison links the nursery and home. On paper it gets lost, gets wet and shows nothing of the day. In digital form, parents receive it hour by hour, with photos.
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What a nursery daily log contains
- Arrival and departure times, and who picked the child up
- Meals: what was eaten, and how much
- Nap: start and end time
- Nappy changes and potty
- Mood and the day’s activities
- A note from the team, and the parents’ reply
Paper or digital: the comparison
| Paper notebook | Hi Kiddo digital log | |
|---|---|---|
| When parents read it | In the evening, if they remember | During the day, with a notification |
| Photos | None | Photos of their own child only |
| Time for the team | One page to write per child | One entry for the whole class |
| History | Lost at the end of the year | Kept and searchable |
| Language | The educator’s | Each parent reads in their own language |
| Cost | One notebook per child per year | Included in the nursery’s subscription |
How to switch to a digital daily log
The easiest is to start on a Monday with a single class. Educators log the day on the class tablet, parents get their access by email. After a week, roll it out to the whole nursery. Many nurseries keep the paper notebook for a month alongside, while everyone gets used to it.
And for parents who prefer paper?
A few families don’t have a smartphone. You can print them the week’s summary, or use our printable daily log template, in French and Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
Is the digital daily log free for parents?
Yes. Parents download the Hi Kiddo app for free and sign in with the email address given to the nursery.
Can the daily log be in Arabic?
Yes. Each parent picks their language: Arabic, French, English or Spanish. The educator logs in French, the parent reads in Arabic, and the other way round.
Can parents reply?
Yes, through the family’s private messages, if the nursery turns them on.