Parent Safety
Know exactly who picked up your child.
Every time.
Most apps tell parents their child was picked up. Sprout & Vine tells them who picked up, shows a photo, and sends an instant notification before they have left the parking lot.
How It Works
Six layers of protection at every pickup.
Photo-Verified Pickup List
Every authorized pickup person has a photo on file. Staff match the face before releasing a child, with no relying on memory or name alone.
Instant Parent Notification
The moment a child is signed out, both parents receive an instant notification: the authorized person's name, photo, and timestamp. Before they have reached the parking lot.
Family Circle Access Control
Moms, dads, grandparents, step-parents, nannies, each with their own role and access level. Co-parents in separate households both stay fully informed, with no shared accounts required.
Real-Time Pickup ETA
Parents can send a pickup ETA through the app so staff know who is coming and when. Fewer interruptions. Smoother end of day.
Custody and Restriction Notes
Add custody notes, court-order restrictions, and pickup restrictions directly to a child's profile. Staff see alerts before releasing a child to anyone flagged.
Complete Pickup Audit Log
Every pickup is logged with name, photo, timestamp, and confirming staff member. Fully auditable. Available for licensing inspections.
The Parent Experience
From pickup to notification in under 30 seconds.
Staff open the child's profile, verify the authorized person against their photo, confirm the pickup, and the notification fires instantly to every parent in the family circle. The entire process takes less time than walking to the door.
- 🔒Photo verified against authorized list
- ⚡Notification sent before they reach the parking lot
- 📋Pickup logged with staff member confirmation
- 👨👩👧Both parents notified simultaneously
Smart Pickup Alert
Just now
Sophie has been picked up
By Grandma Rose · 3:14 PM
Rose Mitchell
Grandmother · Authorized
Notification sent to both parents
In Canada, custody disputes, unauthorized pickups, and child safety incidents at pickup time are among the most stressful situations a childcare director faces. Smart Pickup Authorization gives your staff a clear, documented process, and gives parents certainty they have never had before.
Sprout & Vine, Built for Canadian Childcare
Ready to protect every pickup?
Smart Pickup Authorization is included in all paid Sprout & Vine tiers. Join the Founding Operators Program to get early access.
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