Map the ordinary day
Write down who receives the child after school, how they travel to the provider and when the caregiver picks them up. Share the plan with each organization through its approved process.
CHILDCARE HANDOFF
Make the school-to-childcare handoff clear.
A practical handoff plan names the responsible adults, timing, transportation route and what happens when the normal plan changes.
Understand the choices before you connect.
Plan for exceptions
Ask what happens on early release days, weather delays, absences and schedule changes. A provider may follow a different calendar than the school; check both calendars before relying on a routine.
Confirm authorization
Verify the school and provider know which adults are allowed to pick up the child and how they handle a change. Use their secure forms for personal information rather than posting a child’s details in a public inquiry.
Review the arrangement
After the first week, ask the child and provider whether the transition is working. Revisit the plan when transportation, school hours or family schedules change.
Information is educational, not an admission or placement guarantee. Verify eligibility, availability and district assignment directly with the receiving organization.