--- title: "Daily Health Checks for Government and Network Partners" id: "26565" type: "page" slug: "daily-health-checks" published_at: "2026-06-18T21:51:26+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-18T21:51:26+00:00" url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/government-and-network-partners/daily-health-checks/" markdown_url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/government-and-network-partners/daily-health-checks.md" excerpt: "Health screeningDigital health logsIllness trackingFamily notifications 20 hrssaved per month on administrative work #1rated all-in-one childcare solution 92%of admins who switched from paper say it’s easier to stay organized 97%customer satisfaction rating What is this Daily health checks for childcare..." taxonomy_language: - "English" --- [Brightwheel](https://mybrightwheel.com/) › [Government and Network Partners](https://mybrightwheel.com/government-and-network-partners/) › Daily Health Checks for Government and Network Partners # Daily Health Checks for Government and Network Partners ## Screen every child for illness at the start of each day across every site in your network and maintain a complete digital health log. Brightwheel makes health checks fast, consistent, and documented without adding burden to the morning routine. Health screeningDigital health logsIllness trackingFamily notifications 20 hrssaved per month on administrative work #1rated all-in-one childcare solution 92%of admins who switched from paper say it’s easier to stay organized 97%customer satisfaction rating What is this **Daily health checks for childcare networks and agencies** refers to the brief health screening teachers and site staff conduct at the start of each day to assess whether each child is well enough to be in care. Brightwheel digitizes this process across every site in the network — staff complete a structured health screen for each arriving child, results are logged automatically with a timestamp, and families are notified if a concern is identified. How it works ## How daily health checks work for childcare networks and agencies Daily health screenings are a best practice in early childhood care and a licensing requirement in many states. A brief, structured check at the start of each day identifies children who are sick and shouldn’t be in group care — protecting the health of every child and staff member across the network. In practice, health checks across childcare networks with multiple sites often happen informally and inconsistently. Some sites or classrooms do structured screenings; others rely on a visual assessment and a quick question to the parent. This inconsistency creates compliance gaps and leaves the network without documentation of what was observed and when. Brightwheel’s health check feature standardizes this process across every site and classroom in the network. Staff complete a prompted screening for each arriving child in brightwheel — the same questions, the same process, every morning. Results are logged automatically with a timestamp. Network administrators and site directors can see health check activity across the entire network in real time. Childcare networks that used brightwheel’s health screen during the COVID pandemic found it created a consistent daily habit that was easy to adapt as health guidance evolved. Many networks and agencies have continued using the tool for general health screening, giving them a daily health log for every child across every site. See it in action ## See how brightwheel daily health checks works How childcare networks and agencies use brightwheel to conduct and document daily health checks · 2 min What’s included ## Everything you need for daily health checks across your network 📋 ### Structured health screenings Staff complete a consistent health screen for each arriving child using brightwheel’s prompted questions. The same process runs across every site and classroom in the network — no variation based on which staff member is at the door. ⏰ ### Automatic timestamped logs Every health check is logged automatically with a timestamp. Results are stored in each child’s brightwheel profile and accessible from any authorized device. 🔔 ### Family notifications When a health concern is noted, staff can notify the family directly through brightwheel. The concern and the notification are both documented in the child’s record. 📅 ### Network-wide health monitoring Network administrators and site directors can see health check activity across all sites and classrooms in real time — useful for identifying illness patterns and coordinating a network-wide response. Buyer’s guide ## What to look for in daily health check tools for childcare networks and agencies Health check tools for childcare networks need to produce consistent documentation across all sites and classrooms without adding significant time to the morning routine. Here are the capabilities that matter most. ✓ Consistent screening process across all network sites When health screening happens inconsistently across sites and classrooms, the network has gaps in its health documentation. A unified screening tool ensures every child receives the same assessment every morning regardless of which site they attend. ✓ Fast completion at arrival A health check that takes more than a minute per child creates a bottleneck during morning arrivals. A mobile-first screening tool that can be completed in seconds is the baseline for practical use. ✓ Automatic documentation and timestamps Health check records that depend on manual logging after the fact are incomplete. An automatic timestamp at the time of the check creates a defensible record without additional administrative steps. ✓ Network-wide visibility for administrators Network administrators need to see health check activity across all sites to identify patterns, ensure consistency, and coordinate network-wide responses to health concerns. Site directors need their site’s data. ✓ Customizable screening questions Different states and licensing authorities have different health screening requirements. A health check tool that allows customization ensures the screening questions meet your network’s and each site’s specific requirements. Provider story “ > Brightwheel helped keep our program safe during the pandemic. We used the COVID health screen feature every day at check in. Now, we morphed it into more general health questions. BH Beth H. Director, Weekday School · Orlando, FL [Read customer stories →](https://mybrightwheel.com/customers/) Getting started ## Set up daily health checks for your childcare network 1 ### Configure health check questions Set up the health screening questions in brightwheel. Customize them to meet your state’s licensing requirements and your network’s health standards. 2 ### Train staff on the health check workflow Walk staff through brightwheel’s health check feature. The workflow is prompt-based and takes under a minute per child — training takes minutes. 3 ### Integrate health checks into the morning arrival routine Connect health checks to brightwheel’s arrival check-in process so screening is a consistent part of every morning. 4 ### Monitor health check consistency across all sites With health checks live across your network, network administrators and site directors can see screening activity across all sites and classrooms and address any locations where screening is inconsistent. Common challenges ## Common daily health check challenges for childcare networks and agencies — and how to address them Consistent health screening at network scale is one of the most important and most commonly inconsistent quality standards in childcare networks. Inconsistent health screening across network sites When health screening practices vary by site or classroom, the network has uneven health documentation. A unified screening platform creates consistency across every site and classroom in the network. No documentation when a child is sent home sick When a child is sent home due to illness and there’s no documented health check record, the network has no defensible record of what was observed. Brightwheel’s health checks create timestamped documentation automatically. Families challenging illness exclusion decisions Without documentation of the observed symptoms and the time of the decision, illness exclusion decisions can be disputed. A timestamped health check record in brightwheel provides an objective reference. Network administrators not knowing whether health checks are being done consistently Without a centralized health check platform, network administrators and site directors have no way to confirm that health screening is happening consistently across every site and classroom. Brightwheel gives network administrators real-time visibility network-wide. Health check questions not meeting current state requirements State health screening requirements change over time. A customizable digital health check tool that can be updated is more reliable than printed screening forms. FAQ ## Common questions about daily health checks for childcare networks and agencies Does brightwheel support structured daily health checks? Yes. Brightwheel’s health check feature allows staff to complete a prompted health screen for each arriving child. Results are logged automatically with a timestamp. Can health check questions be customized? Yes. Brightwheel’s health check questions are customizable. You can add, modify, or remove questions to meet your state’s licensing requirements. Can network administrators and site directors see health check activity across all sites? Yes. Brightwheel gives network administrators and site directors network-wide visibility into health check activity in real time. Can staff notify families of health concerns? Yes. When a health concern is noted, staff can notify the family directly through brightwheel. The concern and the notification are both stored in the child’s record. Are health check records stored permanently? Yes. Every health check is stored permanently in brightwheel and accessible from any authorized device. Records are organized by child and date. Does brightwheel’s health check work for licensing compliance? Brightwheel’s digital health checks create a complete, timestamped record that supports licensing compliance documentation. Confirm specific requirements with your state licensing authority. 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