mimi had some great suggestions. I just recently termed a client that was like this. Both dcm and dcd would linger. They would pick up and stay in my yard instead of leaving. Pushing their son on the swing and trying to chat, like they were at a public park. Or they would continue to hang out on the steps by my door, long after I bid them good evening and walked away to tend to my daycare crew.

They NEVER got it. After many hints, notes written in my newsletters about quick departures especially with multiple pickups at the same time.

I didn't term over this. But now that they are gone, pick ups and drop offs are so much more easier with the rest of my dcp's!

Be blunt with this family. Don't feel badly. It is a business, not a friendship. Just tell them that you cannot spend time chatting, when your daycare awaits, or family needs your time. That they may call you at a scheduled time to discuss any issues/concerns/questions they have about their dcc. Then smile politely and wish them good bye.

IF that does not work...I've got nothing