Centre vs family day care

• Centre: multiple educators, shared planning cycles, group entries more common.
• Family day care: intimate context, frequent short entries, strong family voice.

Frequency, length, photos

• Aim for little-and-often; 1–3 focused paragraphs with 1–2 clear photos.
• Prioritise quality analysis and next steps over long descriptions.

Communication with families

• Use a friendly voice; invite comments ("What did you notice at home?").
• Add simple calls-to-action (bring a photo, share a recipe, try a song).

Examples by age band

• Babies: sensory exploration; co-regulation; reciprocal interactions.
• Toddlers: language burst; persistence; simple problem-solving.
• Preschool: collaboration; planning; early literacy/numeracy in play.

Template recommendations

• For centres: use Group Template for shared experiences.
• For FDC: use Single Child + photo‑heavy for family resonance.

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