No they don't technically "need it", but use it for running errands after work. I have one going on mat leave beginning of Jan. so that was my later pickup(older child will still be part time)I figure that's a great time as she can't use the work excuse for the later pickup. It's about 15 mins of time they actually use, but 1/2 hour earlier than posted on paper. The other family typically picks up by my new proposed closing time. My 2 new families have shorter operating hours in their contracts.