July 6, 2026
After an incident: what to tell parents and what to put in writing
How daycare staff and directors handle the conversation with parents after an incident: what to say at pickup, what to put in writing, and when to follow up.
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June 29, 2026
Why your daycare asks health screening questions every morning
What the morning health questions at your daycare are screening for, what happens if you answer yes, and where your answers actually go on the day's record.
June 14, 2026
Running your childcare center calendar so nothing gets missed
Keep every family and teacher on the same page with a childcare calendar: scoped events, recurring schedules, closure alerts, and one-tap add to calendar.
June 8, 2026
KidzLog vs Procare: A Comparison for Small and Mid-Size Centers
An honest comparison of KidzLog and Procare for small and mid-size centers: pricing, what is included, and how attendance tracking compares day to day.
June 1, 2026
May 2026 Product Updates: Video, Activity History & More
May brings video on daily activity logs, a searchable Activity History of who changed what, expanded notifications, and automatic enrollment archiving.
May 25, 2026
KidzLog vs Brightwheel: A Comparison for Small and Mid-Size Centers
An honest comparison of KidzLog and Brightwheel for small and mid-size centers: pricing math, setup time, and how attendance tracking stacks up day to day.
May 25, 2026
Attach a Video to Any Daily Activity
Capture a toddler trying a new food, a quiet nap, or the moment right after a playground bump. Video clips attach to any daily activity log in KidzLog.
May 23, 2026
Share Videos of Your Children's Day With Parents
Video activities are live in KidzLog — upload or record clips up to 300MB, post multiple videos per activity, and let parents save them from the browser.
May 20, 2026
Never Miss a Critical Update: Expanded Notifications for Your Center
New email and text-message alerts for enrollment changes, classroom assignments, medical updates, and emergency contacts — each person picks what they want.
May 19, 2026
Activity History: Who Did What, When
Activity History lands today: a searchable record of every account and attendance event in your center, with filters, Excel/CSV export, and a parent view.
May 1, 2026
April Product Updates: Menus, Allergies, and Bulk Archiving
Plan weekly menus with one-tap meal logging, automatic allergy alerts, archive entire classes, switch between centers, and display fees in local currency.
April 22, 2026
Invitations Now Ask Before They Auto-Join You
Pending center invitations now appear on a review screen after you log in. Accept, decline, or defer — so no one can silently add you to a center anymore.
April 1, 2026
March Product Updates: Communication Hub, Bulk Enrollment, and More
Reach parents by SMS, move children between programs in bulk, archive child profiles at graduation, and track attendance patterns with new reporting tools.
April 1, 2026
One Place for Every Message: The Communication Hub
Announcements, conversations, and SMS now live under one Communication tab with tabbed navigation. Fewer clicks, faster outreach, zero context-switching.
March 25, 2026
How to create a parent communication plan for your daycare
How to write a practical parent communication plan for a childcare center: the channels, cadences, ownership, and escalation rules that hold it together.
August 20, 2025
Managing Difficult Conversations with Parents: Complete Communication and Conflict Resolution Guide for Childcare Providers
Master professional parent communication with proven conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, and documentation protocols. Transform challenging conversations into relationship-building opportunities.
August 19, 2025
How to Involve Parents in Their Child's Learning Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Meaningful Family-School Partnerships in 2025
Discover proven strategies for engaging parents as active partners in early childhood education. Complete implementation guide with assessment tools and communication frameworks.
August 18, 2025
Using Technology to Improve Parent Engagement in Childcare
How childcare centers use apps, parent portals, and digital tools to keep families engaged — with practical tips on privacy compliance and staff adoption.
August 17, 2025
Parent Communication Strategies for Childcare Centers
How childcare centers build trust with families through consistent communication — from daily updates and parent meetings to handling difficult conversations.
August 12, 2025
Digital Communication Tools for Childcare Centers
How childcare centers use parent communication apps to replace scattered texts and emails. Covers messaging, announcements, daily reports, and privacy considerations.
September 1, 2024
We're Live! KidzLog is Officially Out of Beta
After months of testing and refinement, KidzLog is officially launched! Discover how our childcare management software makes running daycare centers easier with attendance tracking, parent communication, and child information management.