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Drop-off, Pick-up, and Arrival Procedures

Dropping Off/Picking Up Students

Keeping children safe at all times while they are in the program is a priority at the Children’s Center. We require that all families sign their children in and out of the program on the electronic device. Families may list alternate adults that have permission to pick up their child on the registration paperwork. This information includes the names, phone numbers and addresses of those individuals the parent(s)/guardian(s) authorize to pick their child up from the Children’s Center. Please keep in mind the following: 

  • If an individual’s name is not on the authorized pick-up list, the child will not be released to that person.  
  • All persons picking up a child must be prepared to show a picture ID every time they enter the building, regardless of being named on the pick-up list. If staff does not know a person, they will need to present a photo ID for verification.
  • No one under the age of eighteen will be allowed to pick up a child from the program. 
  • If applicable, children will not be released to people listed on a restraining order from the courts.

To make morning transitions better for younger children, we ask parents that when dropping off their child, they make every effort to reassure their child and then say good-bye. It will be easier for the child, and it will allow the teacher to comfort and redirect the child’s attention to the activities of the day. 

At the end of the day, staff will check the sign in sheet upon leaving to ensure that all children have left for the day and are signed out.  

School Age Care and Pre-K Care children will be checked in by a staff member. The Children being transported to the Children’s Center from private schools will need an adult to enter the building and check them into the ELV system. 

During summer, parents are responsible for bringing their child into the center and signing them into the sign-in/out of the ELV system.

Failure to pick up children from the Children’s Center will result in the Department of Human Services and Law Enforcement being notified and intervening on behalf of the child.  

Parents, please notify the Children’s Center when your child will be absent from the program.  

970-542-0731 ext. 40216/40315

Caring For a Child Who Arrives Late at the Center

When a child arrives late at the center and their group has left the center, a staff member or Director, will care for that child until the classroom teacher and care group returns.

Emergency Contacts

An emergency contact person listed on the registration form is required. Emergency contact person must be someone other than parents. List a person that can assume responsibility for your child in the event of an emergency. Please update your child’s records if your emergency contact information changes.