Keeping track of vital information
A childcare print register is a vital tool for ensuring the safety and well-being of children during each session. It provides instant access to critical information, such as medical needs, allergy details, emergency contacts, and collection passwords. This accessibility allows childcare providers to respond swiftly to medical emergencies or allergy incidents, ensuring children receive timely care. Additionally, having collection passwords on hand enhances security by ensuring children are only released to authorized individuals.
The childcare print register also boosts operational efficiency and preparedness. By having essential details readily available in printed form, staff can manage emergencies effectively, even during power outages or system downtime. It saves time and minimizes stress for staff, enabling them to focus on the children. Furthermore, this tool helps meet legal and regulatory requirements, offering clear documentation and accurate records to support compliance.
Parents gain peace of mind knowing their child’s specific needs are documented and easily accessible, while staff feel more confident in handling emergencies or unexpected situations. For substitute or temporary staff, a childcare print register ensures they have the necessary information to provide consistent care, making it an indispensable asset for any childcare provider.
The Childcare Print Register
Example below of the print daily register, this particular club has chosen to show Forbidden Collectors, Collection Password, Emergency Contacts, Dietary and Medical Notes. Notice they also have flags set (highlighted in red), this is used to alert staff.
Customise your sign up & print register
On the Child Registration Setup screen, you can customize the sign-up questions to meet your specific requirements. As part of this process, you can also select which columns to display on your daily registers (8.). The available options are:
- Label – The title of the field (I.e. Class)
- Description – A brief explanation of what the parent should enter (The class the child is currently registered)
- Type – The type of data the parent needs to enter (Text, Yes/No) Date, List of options coming soon
- Grouping – What section does this field show on the child registration screen
- Expose to Parents – Check this box if this is a field for the parent to fill in. Uncheck for this to be an admin only setting (parent will not be able to see)
- Mandatory – Is this field required (parents place a booking if this field is missing)
- Show on Entry Form – Should this field be printed on the entry form?
- Show on Register – Should this field be printed on the register?
- Flag Field – Select a setting if you would like this field flagged on the register.
- Order – Enter to order fields within the same grouping (I.e. 1 = first, 2 = second)
The print register is separate to the electronic sign in / out sheets.