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Unregistered 08:28 AM 08-03-2020
I changed my closing time to 5:30 it was 6:00

What is a nice way to remind family's of this change and that it doesn't mean pick up at 5:30 it means all kids are gone by 5:30?

Thanks for your help.
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CountryRoads 08:42 AM 08-03-2020
I would do something short and sweet!

"Dear Families,

Just a friendly reminder that your child(ren) must be pick up prior to closing time at 5:30 PM.

Thank you!"
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Pandaluver21 09:10 AM 08-03-2020
I usually like to say "signed out and off the property by..."
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AmyKidsCo 01:46 PM 08-03-2020
Originally Posted by Pandaluver21:
I usually like to say "signed out and off the property by..."
Definitely include something about being off the premises by closing time. I've had parents who leave the house then follow their child into the backyard to see something and let them play for a while before leaving.
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Former Teacher 06:07 PM 08-03-2020
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I changed my closing time to 5:30 it was 6:00

What is a nice way to remind family's of this change and that it doesn't mean pick up at 5:30 it means all kids are gone by 5:30?

Thanks for your help.
I would say you close at 5:15pm to ensure everyone is gone by 5:30
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Pandaluver21 08:03 PM 08-04-2020
Originally Posted by Former Teacher:
I would say you close at 5:15pm to ensure everyone is gone by 5:30
I think that can be a slippery slope. If you close at 5:15 but let parents meander, who's to say they will be gone by 5:30? I would just set a time and an expectation and stick to it, no wiggle room.
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