Free printable child care templates
Four blank sheets to fill in by hand and leave for whoever is looking after your child. Print them or use your browser's “Save as PDF” option — nothing to download, no account needed.
Babysitter instruction sheet
One page covering the child, feeding, routine, house rules and who to call.
- Child name / age group / allergies / approximate age / weight
- Personality and things a new sitter should know
- Formula, milk or food brand and where it is stored
- Amount per feed or meal / measuring tool
- Feeding and meal times
- Snacks allowed per day
- Foods and allergens to avoid
- Nap times and bedtime routine
- Diapering or potty routine
- Soothing techniques that work
- Screen time and outdoor time rules
- House rules and off-limits areas
- Parent/guardian phone / second contact
- Pediatrician name and phone
Emergency contact card
Large-type card for the fridge with every number needed under stress.
- Child name and photo
- Parent/guardian name and phone
- Second decision-maker and phone
- Pediatrician clinic name
- Pediatrician phone
- Pediatrician full address
- Nearest 24-hour emergency room and address
- Known conditions and allergies
- Current medications
- Emergency treatment authorised by parent/guardian
- Health insurance provider and policy number
- Poison control number
Feeding schedule
A week's grid so each meal is ticked off and nobody double-feeds.
- Meal 1 — time / amount / given by
- Meal 2 — time / amount / given by
- Meal 3 — time / amount / given by
- Water refreshed
- Snacks given today
- Appetite normal? (yes / no)
- Notes
Medication log
A dose-by-dose tick sheet with initials, to prevent missed or doubled doses.
- Medication name (as printed on the label)
- Dose and how it's given
- Time(s) of day
- With food or milk? (yes / no)
- Where it is stored
- Method that works for this child
- Date / time given / initials
- If a dose is refused or missed, call: