Family life · Tracker
Illness and absence notes sheet
Walk into the clinic with the facts the doctor will ask for: when it started, the temperatures, what you gave and when. Write as you go; it takes seconds and saves guessing later.
Download the PDF (A4, 2 pages)Open to print
Use it with: Childcare leave entitlement checker · How many days of childcare leave can you take?
1Sick-day log
| Date and time | Temp. °C | What you noticed | Medicine: Name, dose | Eating, drinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
What the doctor said
Diagnosis, medicine, how long to stay home, when to come back.
Questions to ask
For example: when can my child go back to school?
This log does not diagnose. It helps you describe what happened. If you are worried, see a doctor; your Child Health Booklet has your child's records. For a life-threatening emergency, call 995.
Family life · Template
Absence note and leave record
Send the school or preschool a clear note in two minutes, and keep track of the childcare leave you have used this year.
1Absence note
Dear ,
My child of class was absent from to .
The reason was
A medical certificate is attached. The school will receive it separately.
Please contact me on if you need anything more.
Thank you, (parent), on
Follow your school's or centre's own rules on when a medical certificate is needed and how to submit it.
2Childcare leave used this year
| Date | Days | Reason | Which parent |
|---|---|---|---|
- Singapore citizen child below 7: 6 days of childcare leave a year for each eligible working parent.
- Singapore citizen child aged 7 to 12: 2 days of extended childcare leave a year.
- Child below 7 who is not a citizen: 2 days a year under the Employment Act.
- You generally need 3 months' service. MOM has announced an increase; details are still to come.
Sources: MOM, Childcare leave eligibility and entitlement (updated 24 August 2026), mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/leave/childcare-leave/eligibility-and-entitlement; SCDF, Emergency Medical Services (updated 1 July 2026), scdf.gov.sg/home/about-scdf/emergency-medical-services. Both checked 10 October 2026.
Updated 10 October 2026. Print on A4, portrait, black and white is fine. Keep a few copies with the thermometer.