Easy Setup
Add LogTender to your phone or tablet
LogTender works as a direct shortcut on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or computer. By adding it to your device, you get a clean, full-screen portal right at your door with no app store download required.
Full Screen Experience
Opens in its own window with no address bar or browser tabs — just your child roster.
One-Tap Launch
A cute LogTender icon sits on your screen right next to your other daily apps.
No App Store Required
Installs safely directly from the web browser. No search, no passwords, and no waiting.
Step by step
Add to screen in under a minute
Follow the steps for your device below. We highlight instructions based on what you are currently using, but you can set up any device.
Your browser can install LogTender in one tap.
On iPhone & iPad
Open this page in Safari — other iOS browsers cannot add to the Home Screen.
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Tap the Share button in Safari's toolbar.
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Scroll down and choose Add to Home Screen.
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Tap Add, then launch LogTender from your Home Screen like any app.
On Android
These steps follow Chrome; other browsers are similar.
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Tap the menu in the top-right of Chrome.
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Choose Install app (or Add to Home screen).
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Confirm Install — LogTender appears with your other apps.
On desktop
Works in Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium browsers.
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Click the install icon at the right of the address bar.
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Don't see it? Open the browser menu and choose Install LogTender.
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Click Install — it opens in its own window, dock, and Start menu.
Helpful Info
Frequently asked questions
- Entirely free to add — there is nothing extra to buy.
- Log in securely with your same child care provider account.
- Updates load automatically, keeping your roster current.
- You can remove the shortcut anytime, just like a standard app.
Ready to set up your program?
Create a provider account first, then install LogTender on the tablet or phone you place at your front door.