Start the evening before
Confirm where the child will sleep and where the bag, clothing, lunch supplies, and any medication will be. Check what the school has actually requested instead of relying on last year’s list.
Name the pickup adult
Agree who is taking the child in and who is collecting them. Check the school’s own contact and authorized-pickup records. Adding someone to a CoFam family does not update school permissions.
Keep the milestone about the child
Discuss attendance and photos beforehand rather than resolving it at the school gate. Choose a plan that keeps the morning clear and follows any relevant school rules or family arrangements.
Look beyond day one
Review the rest of the first week: early dismissals, activities, and the next exchange. Put the agreed care schedule in CoFam and record shared supply expenses with the correct split.
Does an app invitation authorize school pickup?
No. Follow the school’s own process.
What if the new school timetable changes our handoff?
Discuss the specific date and time, confirm the answer, and update the shared schedule.
Give the dates and decisions a shared home. → Explore CoFam’s calendar