Policy on Others Picking Up Child?

[DaveA]

I see no sense in having an authorized pick up list if I have to call and check with the parents anyway.

I explain to the parents that anyone on their pick up list can pick up the child at ANY time without notification from them. I consider them just like a parent. (I will always check ID if I haven't met them before). So they need to be very picky about who they put on the list and must keep it updated.

I don't want someone coming to pick up a child and having to stand around while I chase down the parent to check it's OK.

If they are on the list....they take the child.

If they are not on the list, I send them away if the parent hasn't bothered to call me. I won't chase.....it's the parents responsibility.

This is pretty much how I do it. I have 2 dcks who are cousins and live close to each other and Grandparents. Half the time whichever one of the family gets off work first picks up both kids.

If someone other than Mom/Dad pick up I send a text to the parent saying "XXXX just picked up DCK from daycare."

[therov]

My state requires sign in/out sheets, even for a home daycare (!). I also had an issue with a parent not telling me about alternate (though approved) pickup people. I instituted a policy where an alternate pickup can be indicated next to the sign in/out area for the day. If it changes during the day, the parents must email.

[Lorna]

I require the parents to let me know beforehand. If they don't I do not release the children. I will try to get ahold of the parent by phone. i would get really upset with a parent that couldn't be bothered to tell me.

[Checkinkids.com]

Safe pick up list

Sounds like you need a 'safe pick up' list.