I have toddlers in my care during the day and my 4 year old son goes to J/K.
I've always had to pick up with my toddler daughter in tow. Recently I've had to bring one or two extra toddlers. On a good day I don't mind breaking out the wagon and walking from the van to the school doors. However, lately it's been super cold and the conditions (piles of snow) of taking them out doesn't seem worth it when I can park in an area that I can see the van and wait until the doors have opened and hop out for no longer than 2 minutes to grab my son.
Question to everyone is….how bad do you think leaving the toddlers in the van is? They are all kept buckled and I take the keys and lock up when I get out. Again…I only do it if I have full visual of my vehicle.
I just think that some days they are more safe inside the van and staying there than it is for me to haul them all out.