Name the adult in charge while one of you is away, who takes the kids, and how you reach the person who is gone. Then write what changes in the usual plan, like who handles the shutoffs, school pickup and the check-in text.
Make sure the adult in charge knows where your plan is kept, is on each school's pickup list, and knows where the shutoffs are and where you meet.
What to settle
- Who may be away or on duty, why and for how long.
- The adult in charge and who takes the kids, with phone numbers.
- Who has a key and who checks on the house.
- How you reach the person away, by phone, messaging app or the workplace line.
- A deadline and an action if you have not heard from them.
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