When Maddy was in the babies/nursery room, we got an individual piece of paper letting us know what she'd done, what she'd eaten, nappy changes, any messages etc. When she moved up to the toddler room we didn't get that anymore (as they have 2-3 times the number of children) but they do up a sheet on the wall every day and let us know what activities the children did, whether they ate all their meals and their nap times. Time allowing they try to put individual comments about each child. I do miss the individual sheets but look forward to getting to daycare each day to read on the wall what Madeline has been doing.

They also put up their week's work plan for the kids at the start to each week outlining all of the different areas of the children's development. I find it a great way (especially as I studied teaching at uni) to ensure that my child is at a daycare centre where there is proper planning etc in place for her.

ETA - There is a communication book for everyone to use in the room too, so you can leave messages for the group leaders/assistants about your child and they can leave messages for you as well. I am very much looking forward to the end of the year when Maddy will bring home her scrapbook filled with the little activities she's done this year.