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Free nanny daily log template
Print a simple daily log for meals, rest, activities, and handoff notes. Adapt it with your nanny so updates stay useful and easy to share.
A useful nanny daily log records what happened, when it happened, and what the next caregiver needs to know. Keep it short enough to complete during a real working day.
Agree on what belongs in the log
Before the first day, decide together which details help the family and which create unnecessary work. A log should support a conversation, not become a minute-by-minute account of someone’s performance. Start with meals, rest, outings, and anything that affects the next part of the day.
Write observations that someone else can use
Use clear times and concrete descriptions. “Lunch at 12:10; pasta and peas; apple left over” gives the next caregiver useful context. Keep assumptions about mood separate from what you saw. If the family needs an immediate response, use the agreed contact method rather than leaving an unread note.
- Record actual events separately from the planned routine.
- Put unfinished tasks and changed plans near the end.
- Keep personal details in a place only the care team can access.
Finish with the next step
At handoff, review anything that changed and say who is taking over. A short note such as “Raincoat is still drying; please pack the spare” can matter more than a long summary. Revisit the fields after a week and remove anything nobody uses. Store the completed sheet with the current family notes so the next person can find it without searching through yesterday’s messages.
Nanny daily log
Print this page or save it as a PDF, then fill it in privately with your care team.
Common questions
Does every activity need a timestamp?
No. Agree on the events where timing helps the next caregiver, and leave room for a brief summary of the rest.
Can I use this without Elly?
Yes. The printable worksheet is free to use on its own. Elly is still in early access.