Drop-off and pick-up authorization form for daycares
List every adult who may pick up, anyone who may not, and one-time pick-ups. Add your center details and download a form for each family.
- Fill in your detailsYour center, room and dates.
- Make it yoursEdit, add or remove anything. Turn parts on or off.
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- Download PDFOr get a blank copy to fill in by hand.
Each section below shows what will print. Use the switch to keep or remove a section, edit the policy wording, and add your own questions at the bottom.
Your own questions
OptionalSafe pick-up rules
- Only release a child to an adult on the authorized list.
- Check photo ID the first time, and any time you are unsure.
- Ask for written permission for one-time pick-ups.
- Keep custody papers on file, and know who is not allowed.
- If an adult seems impaired, do not release the child. Follow your center policy and call the other parent or emergency contact.
Pair it with a sign-in and sign-out sheet and an emergency contact form.
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Common questions
What is a pick-up authorization form?
A form that lists every adult a parent allows to drop off and pick up their child, anyone who is not allowed, and how one-time pick-ups are approved.
Should daycare check ID at pick-up?
Yes. Check photo ID the first time an adult picks up, and whenever staff do not recognize them.
Is this pick-up authorization form free?
Yes. Add your details and download a printable form.