--- title: "Preschool daily report" id: "5732" type: "page" slug: "preschool-daily-report" published_at: "2024-02-12T16:54:02+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-10T22:08:46+00:00" url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/preschool-daily-report/" markdown_url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/preschool-daily-report.md" --- # #1 choice for preschool daily reports ## Easy daily reports for quality connections ## Easy daily reports for quality connections Record activities, share photos or videos, and send daily reports, all in brightwheel. ![Screenshots of daily report in brightwheel on laptop, tablet, and mobile devices. Log activities, share photos or videos, and send daily reports, all in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Preschool-daily-reports-min.png "Preschool daily reports-min") ## See why brightwheel is the childcare software of choice ![brightwheel reviews](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/social-proof-stars.webp "brightwheel reviews")4.9 | 150,000+ reviews - ![Apple Store](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/apple-2.png) - ![Google Play](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/google-play-2.svg) - ![Capterra](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/capterra-2.svg) - ![G2 Leader](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/g2-leader.webp) - ![Cloud 100](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/cloud-100.webp) - ![Capterra Best](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/cap.webp) # Replace paper with an easier, digital daily report ![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/marc-hoffman-min.png "marc-hoffman-min") > We’ve pretty much replaced all pencil and paper in our programs thanks to brightwheel. Everything is digital, which is so much more efficient. > > **Marc H.** > Owner of A Strong Start in Trumbull, CT ## Why millions of educators and families love brightwheel daily reports ![An icon image of clock that represents the time-saving benefit of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/easy-to-use.svg "Save more time")### Save more time Enable teachers to easily record photos, videos, activities, and learning milestones all from the brightwheel app. ![An icon image of money that represents the billing feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/automatic-billing-payments.svg "Eliminate pen and paper")### Eliminate pen and paper Digitize your daily reports and send automated summaries to families every day. ![An icon image of heart that represents the communication feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/quality-connections.svg "Boost family engagement")### Boost family engagement 95% of admins and staff report that brightwheel improves communication with families. ![Icon image of documents that represents childcare center management tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/collect-docs.png "Simplify record keeping")### Simplify record keeping Centralize day-to-day documentation in one place. ![An icon image of clock that represents the time-saving benefit of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/easy-to-use.svg "Save more time")### Save more time Enable teachers to easily record photos, videos, activities, and learning milestones all from the brightwheel app. ![An icon image of money that represents the billing feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/automatic-billing-payments.svg "Eliminate pen and paper")### Eliminate pen and paper Digitize your daily reports and send automated summaries to families every day. ![An icon image of heart that represents the communication feature of brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/quality-connections.svg "Boost family engagement")### Boost family engagement 95% of admins and staff report that brightwheel improves communication with families. ![Icon image of documents that represents childcare center management tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/collect-docs.png "Simplify record keeping")### Simplify record keeping Centralize day-to-day documentation in one place. ## Capture and share milestones easily with brightwheel ### Log activities quickly and easily - Choose from multiple activity types including food, nap, potty, meds, or health check - Record actions for one, some, or all children when logging an activity - Send activity reports to families at any time - Customize what information is shared with families or kept internal for your records ### Keep families updated on their child’s day - Monitor students’ daily activities, updates, and learning milestones through the real-time feed available in the app and on the web - Streamline communication with families by scheduling daily feed reports directly from the app - Customize and filter the student’s activity feed by date or activity type ### Improve communication with families - Craft messages with options to send to individual families, or whole program rooms, ensuring the right message gets to the right audiences - Enhance your message with attachments like photos, videos, or pdf documents - Review and filter all messages sent for easy tracking and management, with options to sort messages by unread or most recent ### Enhance teacher-family relationships - Connect with every designated contact for each child, keeping them informed and engaged with their child’s learning - Encourage two-way communication with specific message threads between teachers, administrators, and families - Easily add attachments to your messages with the click of an icon - Order and filter your messages for a streamlined communication experience ### Create impactful newsletters fast - Customize your newsletters with photos and up to 30 different sections to engage your families - Save draft newsletters and review later - Duplicate previously sent newsletters to save time or to send to different recipients with minor edits - View all your sent newsletters in the Message center or directly in message threads for easy tracking ### Early education resources #### Simplified preschool daily reports A printable, preschool daily report template for recording: - Meals and naps - Learning highlights - Additional notes ![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/toolstemplates-thumbnails-1.webp "tools&templates thumbnails-1")![Image](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/toolstemplates-thumbnails-1.webp "tools&templates thumbnails-1") [Download free template](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/preschool-daily-sheet) ## Brightwheel has more ways to support your childcare program ![Icon image that represents billing & payments feature in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/automatic-billing-payments.svg)### Billing & payments Send automated invoices, accept online payments, and get paid on time. 90% of preschools report that more families pay on time with brightwheel. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/features/billing/) ![Icon image that represents center management tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/center-management.svg)### Center management Simplify administrative tasks with brightwheel’s all-in-one app & save up to 20 hours per month. Stay compliant with digital check-ins, health checks, and room ratio tracking. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/center-management/) ![Icon image that represents education tools in brightwheel.](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/experience-curriculum.svg)### Experience Curriculum Upgrade to get Experience Curriculum: A complete, easy-to-implement curriculum system with digital lessons in brightwheel and hands-on learning materials mailed to you. [Learn more](https://mybrightwheel.com/experience-curriculum/) ## Seamlessly switch to brightwheel from other childcare management software ### Easy onboarding trainings Get access to guided training through brightwheel Academy, a comprehensive learning tool to help you, your staff, and families master using brightwheel. ### Speedy support team Brightwheel has the industry’s largest support team and will ensure that you get quick answers through live chat whenever you need them (response times are less than 1 minute!). Brightwheel’s support team plays a pivotal role in enabling new users to maximize every feature of the software. ### Roster and rate card upload tool Switching to brightwheel is easy when you upload your student rosters. The brightwheel team will import your roster and tuition rates into your brightwheel account so you have all of the information you need from day one. ### One simple, transparent price You won’t pay more as you use more features on brightwheel. Your price is based on enrollment capacity and you get access to all features on the platform. ### [Brightwheel vs. Procare](https://mybrightwheel.com/compare-brightwheel-vs-procare/) Switch to brightwheel, the leading childcare management software with tools for billing, payroll, communication, and admissions—all in one easy-to-use platform. ## Frequently asked questions about preschool daily reports ### What is brightwheel’s daily report feature? Brightwheel’s daily report feature is a convenient and efficient tool designed to keep families, administrators, and educators connected. The feature enables real-time updates, digitizes daily sheets, and centralizes day-to-day documentation in one place. Teachers can easily record and share moments with families such as learning milestones, photos, and videos. The software also offers automated daily reports, providing a clear summary of each child’s activities that can be delivered via email. ### Why is a daily report important? Daily reports provide invaluable insights to families by capturing the day’s activities, events, and developmental progress of every child. Families are able to understand their child’s health and growth, and feel connected to their daily learning. This can improve communication, family engagement, and trust with your program. With digital activity logs and daily reports in brightwheel, paperwork and office supply expenses are reduced and time-consuming administrative tasks are automated, freeing up your staff to focus more on the children. ### Can I record activities for multiple children at once? Yes, you can! When logging activities using brightwheel, you can select one, multiple, or all children in the classroom. This makes it faster for you and your staff to capture observations and share updates with families. ### Who will see the recorded actions or photos? For every activity logged or photo/video captured, brightwheel requires each child to be tagged. Only administrators, staff, and family members connected to the child’s profile will see these updates in their activity feed. ### What are ‘staff only’ posts? The ‘staff only’ option offers you more control over which posts can be viewed by families and when. Some administrators prefer the ability to approve the activities staff are logging prior to them being shared with student contacts. This option can be especially helpful when first rolling out brightwheel. If toggling this setting ON, all new posts will be viewable by internal personnel only, until an administrator has approved them and all newly logged activities will default to ‘staff only’ as well. When logging activities on the web, regardless of how this setting is configured, activities will **not** have the ‘staff only’ option checked by default. We strongly recommend advising your staff how to use this option if logging activities from their account on the web and in general to ensure they’re following your program’s procedures. ### Is brightwheel’s daily report feature secure? Yes. Brightwheel takes data security very seriously and offers features like two-factor authentication at sign-in for superior account protection. In addition to 24×7 monitoring of all production data and infrastructure, there is an ongoing investment to employ the latest technology to keep your data safe. To learn more about brightwheel’s security practices, visit [brightwheel’s Security FAQs here](https://help.mybrightwheel.com/en/articles/6363539-brightwheel-security-faqs) . ### Where can I find more information about brightwheel pricing? Brightwheel offers transparent, all-inclusive pricing plans that scale with your program, often proving more cost-effective as you grow, with no hidden fees for essential features. [Request pricing information](https://mybrightwheel.com/pricing/) to explore how brightwheel can benefit your program. ## Review the latest ECE resources about preschool daily reports - Families - Blog post ### Daily Reports for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Infant daily reports are the ultimate tool for childcare providers to communicate with families. Download a free template and learn how to customize your own daily reports to increase family engagement. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/daycare-daily-sheets-ultimate-guide-childcare-providers) - Families - Blog post ### How to Create a Preschool Newsletter: A Guide for Teachers Newsletters are an effective communication tool that keep families engaged and informed with what’s happening in the classroom. Check out these tips and templates to create your own. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/preschool-newsletter) - Students - Blog post ### A Complete Guide to Preschool Progress Reports Learn how a preschool progress report tracks early childhood development. Discover what developmental areas to include, examples, and best practices. [Read Now](https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/preschool-progress-report) ## What customers are saying about preschool daily reports ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Before brightwheel, I had to remember to print out daily sheets for teachers everyday. I love that I no longer need to worry about this small task, and not needing to buy paper or ink is super nice. Kaitlyn and Kalen S. Owners of Grow Together Learning Center in Hilliard, OH ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel has helped us build community between our staff and families. When teachers post about the great activities they are doing during the day, parents not only appreciate the… [view more](#) Brightwheel has helped us build community between our staff and families. When teachers post about the great activities they are doing during the day, parents not only appreciate the update but also get ideas on what they can do at home. Alyssa D. Executive Director of McNeilly Center for Children in Nashville, TN ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel was incredibly well-received because it brought the parents into the classroom in a healthy way. It also doesn’t require the teacher to spend a tremendous amount of time… [view more](#) Brightwheel was incredibly well-received because it brought the parents into the classroom in a healthy way. It also doesn’t require the teacher to spend a tremendous amount of time getting the information into the system. Marc H. Owner of A Strong Start in Trumbull, CT ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel helps my business look professional and offers a seamless experience for my customers. I post newsletters and flyers on brightwheel and it’s so easy and quick to do. Monique R. Owner of World Elite Academy in San Diego, CA ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)The parents love it. They love the instant communication, the ability to get pictures, instant bathrooms, and what they’re drinking and eating. Mandy D. Chief Operating Officer of Blossom Crew in Chicago, IL ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Before brightwheel, I had to remember to print out daily sheets for teachers everyday. I love that I no longer need to worry about this small task, and not needing to buy paper or ink is super nice. Kaitlyn and Kalen S. Owners of Grow Together Learning Center in Hilliard, OH ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel has helped us build community between our staff and families. When teachers post about the great activities they are doing during the day, parents not only appreciate the update but also get ideas on what they can do at home. Alyssa D. Executive Director of McNeilly Center for Children in Nashville, TN ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel was incredibly well-received because it brought the parents into the classroom in a healthy way. It also doesn’t require the teacher to spend a tremendous amount of time getting the information into the system. Marc H. Owner of A Strong Start in Trumbull, CT ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)Brightwheel helps my business look professional and offers a seamless experience for my customers. I post newsletters and flyers on brightwheel and it’s so easy and quick to do. Monique R. Owner of World Elite Academy in San Diego, CA ![Quote](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/redesign/quote.svg)The parents love it. They love the instant communication, the ability to get pictures, instant bathrooms, and what they’re drinking and eating. Mandy D. Chief Operating Officer of Blossom Crew in Chicago, IL ### Tour the easiest all-in-one childcare and preschool app