Locked Door or Unlocked Door, That is the Question

[Kim]

I have a separate entrance for the daycare and both that door and the front door are locked at all times. I live in a rural area and I feel more comfortable having it locked when I am home alone with several children. The only time the daycare door is left unlocked is from 7:30-7:50am when I have 5 families dropping off back to back. I am in the same room during that time prepping breakfast anyway. After those 5 kids are dropped off it is locked again and my last daycare kid that comes later knocks. All the families knock when they arrive for picking up.

[Kim]

I have been leaving my door unlocked now after reading this i would like to start locking the door, anyone have any suggestions that i can write in a memo to let parents know why i will now be locking my door???

You could always tell families that it was recommended by your licensing agency or your insurance company so they aren't thinking that something concerning happened while their child was in your care to make you change your rule. My insurance company actually recommends it so it's not a lie.