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[dodge__driver11]

I agree. I have an open door policy which means my doors are locked, but parents are welcome to show up any time their child is in care unannounced and I will let them in (as long as they take the child home with them when they leave). Personally, as a parent, I would not leave my child with anyone who did not allow me to show up unannounced.

This would be a huge red flag for me as well, as a parent I would think the provider was hising something if I couldn't come unannounced, within reason of course.

[playfelt]

I think she probably meant to protect rather than to hide.

[Robyn]

I don't lock my door ever. On the flipside I have a 100 lb Shepard that will challenge you if you just walk in. Generally I know someone is here before they put their car in park.
I have trained all my children to stay away from the front door unless I call them or announce we are going out front.
Living in fear is not for me.

[JennJubie]

Same policy here. Doors are locked, but parents are welcome any time. I agree that it would create suspicion if parents were not welcome to show up any time.