No parent pick up

[Lee-Bee]

You said they live 2 doors down right? First off, family or not I would not send the enrolled child home if it had not be prearranged.

As for having it prearranged...it would depend on both the 8 & 5 year old's level of maturity. I would have the parents sign a consent form stating they have approved of this.

The schools I have worked at typically have the rule that children in kindergarten (so 4 and 5yr olds) need to be picked up by someone over the age of 12. From grade 1 onwards an older sibling can help them home if they are walkers.

Since you are 2 doors away I think it is fine to let them go together. Assuming you are not in an incredibly sketchy neighborhood!

I do think it needs to be verbally discussed and put in writing though so everyone is on the same page.