Drawn out pick ups/drop offs

[k8who]

Yes TK same here... they only have the floor to sit on or the shoe bench... anyways I will definitely be writing this into my contract somehow! Anyone have a section about quick drop offs/pick ups in their contract? I'm sure its been brought up before so I can probably have a search through here.

thanks everyone!

[Rachael]

Anyone have a section about quick drop offs/pick ups in their contract?

Arrivals and Departures
It is normal for some children to have some difficulty separating from parents and they may cry when being dropped off, especially when this is still a new and strange environment.
Please be very brief (no more than 5 minutes) during drop-off times; the more the departure is prolonged the harder it becomes for both the parent and the child. If you are nervous, anxious, upset, your child will pick up on this and mirror your emotions believing there is reason for concern. A smile, cheerful goodbye kiss, and a reassuring word that you will be back are all that is needed. In my experience, children are nearly always quick to get involved in play or activities as soon as parents have left. Please be assured that if your child is having a difficult time settling down and is crying for a prolonged period of time, I will contact you.

Please be brief during collection/pick-up times also. This is a testing time when two different authority figures are present (the parent and the provider), and some children will test to see if the rules still apply. Please help by showing your child that you respect me, the rules of my house and my property by reminding them that the rules still apply when you are
around. When you are here with your child, you are expected to discipline your child when their behaviour warrants it. If you do not correct him/her, I will enforce my rules.

Please remember that although you might like to chat at the end of the day, I am still working and responsible for the other children who remain here waiting for their parents. It is not convenient for me socialize at pick up and drop off so please, once you have the information about your child's day, allow me to return to the other children promptly, without placing me in a situation where I need to be blunt and remind you that I have other priorities.