> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aupaircal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add a shift and assign it to your au pair

> Create your first childcare entry on the right day.

You need a parent account to add entries.

1. Open **Calendar** in **Week View** and navigate to the correct week.
2. Choose the **+** button for the intended day.
3. Check the date at the top of **Add Calendar Entry**.
4. Leave **Type** as **Shift** and enter a descriptive **Name**.
5. Set **Start Time** and **End Time**, and optionally a **Location**.
6. If the au pair assignment field is shown, select your au pair. Invite them first if needed.
7. Choose **Add Entry** and check the new day card and hours total.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/au-pair-cal/C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb/images/mobile/shift.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb&q=85&s=c7c3449771dba803b10fb36a2f149c71" alt="Add Calendar Entry form for Morning childcare from 8 AM to noon at Home" width="320" style={{maxWidth: "100%", borderRadius: "12px", margin: "1.5rem auto"}} data-path="images/mobile/shift.png" />

## Other calendar entries

Choose **Other** for a timed non-shift entry, or **All Day** for an entry without start and end times. Timed Shift and Other entries both contribute to hours totals; All Day entries contribute zero hours.

**Next:** [Edit a shift](/schedule/edit-shift) or [understand hours summaries](/schedule/hours).


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