The Day Sheet
What to Bring
Your Child’s Day in Back-up Care
The Day Sheet
Communicating Your Child’s Care Needs for the Day
The day sheet is provided to parents to obtain information about their child’s care needs for the day. A day sheet can be obtained online at any point after your reservation has been confirmed by the center by logging into your online account* (see instructions below) or at the center on the morning of care. We encourage parents to print out and complete their child’s day sheet before arriving at the center on the morning of care to allow extra time in the morning to be spent reviewing the information with the child’s teacher.
Printing Your Child’s Daily Information Sheet from the Registration and Reservation Management System
To print your child’s day sheet click here, select Log-in to Existing Account and enter your username and password
- Select Request Reservation/Submit Cancellation
- Select Print Day Sheet*
- Select the child(ren) for whom you would like to print a day sheet
- Select the date you would like to print a day sheet for
- Select the link entitled “Day Sheet(s)”
* You must have an online account in order to print your child’s day sheet. If you would like to have an online account set-up or if you need assistance with your online account please call 866-273-2773.
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What to Bring
To start your child’s day off right, consider his or her specific needs and what will make your child feel comfortable in a new environment. Please follow these guidelines.
Food:
If you have an infant or toddler, please bring an appropriate number of premixed bottles of formula or milk for each feeding, and enough baby food for the day. Label all bottles and containers with your child’s full name. Please be prepared to share information about your child’s feeding schedule, including amounts, temperature, and times for feeding. Most Bright Horizons centers do not provide lunch, so parents are asked to prepare a lunch for their child or to arrange to take their child out to lunch. Many Bright Horizons centers ask that food items provided for your child from home not contain nut products to ensure that the center environment is safe for children with nut allergies. Please contact your center for more information on the availability of lunch as well as any other center specific food policies.
Clothing:
Children should wear play clothes, as they may be involved in projects that use paint, water, and other materials. For safety reasons, we strongly discourage drawstrings or dangling jewelry, particularly for younger children. We ask that a change of clothing be supplied for your child.
Toys:
The center has a wide variety of toys in each classroom. Children are welcome to bring a blanket, pacifier, or special toy that may ease their adjustment to the center. Other toys from home often cause conflict, and the center cannot be responsible for their safekeeping. Please keep in mind that centers do not allow toys that may be dangerous or encourage fighting, such as weapons and action figures. Please check with center staff concerning guidelines for bringing electronic equipment such as games, music players, and cell phones.
Diapers/Bibs:
Please bring enough disposable diapers and wipes for the day, and check with center staff concerning the use of cloth diapers. Please provide bibs for your child.
Identification:
Please label all clothing and other belongings, such as bottles, cups, and toys, with your child’s full name.
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Your Child’s Day in Back-Up Care
You may wonder what your child’s day in back-up care will be like. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions regarding the routine of a typical day in back-up care:
Arrival
When your child arrives at the center, he or she must be accompanied by you or another authorized adult (18 years or older). Please allow sufficient time to transition your child and have a conversation with your child’s teacher regarding your child’s care for the day, particularly on your first visit. You are welcome to stay with your child as long as necessary to help your child adjust to the center.
Sign-In
When you enter, sign in and introduce yourself and your child to the staff. You will be asked to fill out a daily information sheet indicating where you will be during the day, including a current phone number where you can be reached. Please include any pertinent information about your child with regard to current medications, allergies, or food restrictions. A personalized cubby space will be waiting for your child. If you have not visited the center previously, be sure to ask staff for assistance in storing your child’s personal belongings.
Adjusting to the Center
Separation from parents and adjustment to a new environment may be challenging for children. Bright Horizons teachers are well trained to provide support during this sensitive time. If a child is having difficulty because a parent has left, the teacher will allow the child to express his or her anger or sadness, offer comfort, and try to engage the child in an activity. If the child continues to be upset and cannot be consoled within a reasonable amount of time or refuses to participate in the program, we will call you to discuss how the staff might help your child. Our goal is to help your child adjust and have a successful day.
Departure
Children will be released only to a parent, guardian or other adult (18 years or older) previously authorized in writing (with a photo on file). At pickup time, you will receive a daily written report informing you about your child’s day. Please allow sufficient time prior to the center’s closing time to speak with your child’s teacher about your child’s day and pack up your belongings. You must sign your child out by the close of center business hours. Upon sign out, you (or another authorized adult) are responsible for your child.
Visitors
You are encouraged to visit your child at any time during the day. Others wishing to visit children are not permitted unless accompanied by the child’s parent, guardian, or authorized non-parent/guardian.
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