# Parent-Informing Daycare Platforms The HiMama App Offers a Daily, Real-Time Child Activity Report By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-activity-report References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/platform-lets-parents-whats-kids-daycare/) & [himama](https://www.himama.com/) Statistics indicate almost 11 million kids younger than 5 go to daycare every week in the United States, meaning children spend 36 hours on average away from their working parents who might not have access to a child activity report updating them on their young one's development. Canadian startup HiMama aims to [engage parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamas-papas-app) and empower educators with their online platform. Offering daily newsletters, HiMama provides daycare centers a way to document children's daily activities and share developmental updates with parents in real time. By offering a daily child activity report, HiMama can reassure parents by making them feel informed and included. The app is already being used by [childcare programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preschools-near-me) all over North America, which also helps caregivers the tools to better manage paperwork and information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Child Activity Reporting:** By providing real-time updates on a child's daily activities, businesses can cater to the needs of working parents and offer peace of mind. - **Parent Engagement Platforms:** Platforms like HiMama enable daycare centers to engage parents through daily newsletters and developmental updates, enhancing communication and involvement. - **Digital Documentation Solutions:** Digital platforms such as HiMama streamline paperwork and information management for childcare programs, reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Daycare Services:** Daycare centers can leverage platforms like HiMama to provide enhanced services for parents and differentiate themselves in the industry. - **Childcare Technology:** The growing demand for digital solutions in childcare creates opportunities for innovative startups like HiMama to disrupt the industry with their online platform. - **Parent-child Communication:** Technological advancements in parent-informing daycare platforms like HiMama can revolutionize how parents stay connected and involved in their child's daily activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parenting Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-support.md) - [AI-Powered Parenting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobo-digital-twin.md) - [Stimulating Child Play Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-play-app.md) - [Parent-Child Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parentsider.md) - [Family Info Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dadapp.md) - [AI Personal Childcare Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-personal-childcare.md) - [Dedicated Infant Care Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubtale-care-tracker.md) - [Adaptive Baby Development Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babysparks.md) - [Personalized Learning Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidtivity-lab.md)