This has been discussed in a previous post about parents hanging around to "talk"...but I still have an issue with this one DCD that picks up his son and just HANGS out on my property. Be it in the driveway (or even parked on the street). This is the family that will stay 30 min + to hang out in the backyard at pickup (if we are in the yard at pickup). This is why I avoid going to the yard when it is pick up time for this particular DCB. We go after they leave

However, this DCD will stay up to 15 min in my driveway just chatting with his son, or hanging out in their car IN MY DRIVEWAY Often blocking the sidewalk. I have a clear written policy that I just updated and gave to parents 3 weeks ago. This is in my policy. No lingering, please pick up child promptly as we don't want congestion around the house. Makes it easier for everyone (neighbours, etc).

So....how do I go about telling this DCD to pick up son, get in car and GO HOME! Tactfully of course. I'm at a loss. This bugs me big time. We live in a bungelow and often see him walking around my front yard with his son. Freaks me out when I turn around and see them just "hanging" out. Very weird. This is not a "commercial" daycare but a private residence. Why on earth do you want to hang out on my property??

Today if this happens again, I'm going to take the rest of my DCK's out for a wagon ride on the front sidewalk and ask him point blank if there is anything else he needs? Did you forget something? are you waiting for someone??