My doors are always locked too and I've never had a parent ask to come pop in unexpectedly or for a visit. I would simply explain to the dcMom that her child would be confused and unhappy if she left again without taking him/her home so it wouldn't be a good idea. I do have one dcDad who picks up his son early once in a while because he finishes work early sometimes but he knows that 3:30 is the earliest he can come so his child has nap, diaper change and afternoon snack all finished.
But when a child is new I don't mind if the dcMom comes in for the first 1/2 hour of our day. My newest family was doing that and the Mom quickly realized that it was better if she just left her child at the door. I told her I thought it was best that the child learned that his Mom is confident and happy and encouraging him to go to daycare and play with his friends every morning.
It is all about trust between the parents and the caregivers. So true.

































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