Daycare Communication — Parent-Educator Daily Updates & Apps | Daisy Days Regina SK

The quality of parent-educator communication at a licensed daycare is one of the most important quality indicators families rarely think to evaluate. At Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, transparent, consistent communication with families is a core practice — not an optional extra. Here’s what quality daycare-parent communication looks like and what you should expect.

Daily Communication — What Matters by Age Group

Infants (Birth-18 Months)

For infants, parents need detailed daily information because they can’t ask their child how the day went. Quality infant care communication includes:

• Feeding log: Time, amount, and whether the infant fed eagerly or with difficulty (breastmilk, formula, or solid foods)
• Sleep log: When the infant slept, for how long, and how they settled
• Diaper log: Number of wet and soiled diapers (indicates hydration and health)
• Activity notes: What the infant did during awake periods, any new skills observed
• Mood and wellbeing: Was the infant settled, fussy, teething-uncomfortable? Any concerns?

Toddlers (18 Months-3 Years)

• Verbal pickup report from the primary educator: highlights of the day, anything notable
• Any significant events: falls, conflicts with peers, something that made the child proud or upset
• Upcoming events or things to know for the next day

Preschoolers (3-5 Years)

• Verbal pickup report on general mood and engagement
• Any curriculum highlights the parent can ask their child about (extends the learning into the home environment)
• Specific incidents, achievements, or concerns

When Educators Should Contact Parents During the Day

Quality licensed daycares like Daisy Days Daycare contact parents during the day for:

• Your child has developed a fever above the exclusion threshold
• Your child has had a significant injury requiring documentation and parent notification
• Your child is showing signs of illness that may require early pickup
• An emergency situation or significant incident involving your child
• A positive milestone achievement you’d want to know about right away (first steps, first words at daycare, a particular accomplishment)

Parent-Initiated Communication

As a parent at Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, you can:

• Call during the day to check on your child — especially during the first weeks of enrollment
• Request a meeting with the director or your child’s primary educator to discuss any concern
• Email or message non-urgent questions, updates, or schedule changes
• Request a formal parent-educator meeting to discuss your child’s developmental progress

What Quality Communication Looks Like vs. What It Doesn’t

Quality communication:

• Specific: “Emma played in the sensory bin this morning and was very engaged. She had trouble at lunch — seemed tired and didn’t eat much.”
• Timely: Incidents are communicated the same day, not days later
• Two-directional: Educators ask about the child’s home weekend, family events, or any context that might affect the child at daycare
• Honest: If something concerning happened, a quality educator tells you directly and matter-of-factly, rather than minimising or avoiding

Red flags in daycare communication:

• “Good day” as the only information at pickup for a 9-hour day
• You learn about a significant incident from your child, not the educator
• Injuries that haven’t been documented and communicated
• Defensive or evasive responses to parent questions
• No mechanism to ask questions or raise concerns outside pickup moments

→ 10 signs of quality licensed daycare in Regina SK
→ Questions to ask on a daycare tour — communication section

Contact Daisy Days Daycare — transparent, consistent communication with every family.
306-807-3233 | info@daisydaysdaycare.com | 2007 Potts Crescent East, Regina SK S4V 2E5