Easily Manage Complex Student Schedules from School to After-School Enrichment Programs
Revolutionize How You Run After-School Programs
FetchKids goes far beyond basic dismissal and attendance tools. Our platform is purpose-built for before- and after-school programs, offering:
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Advance notice of parent arrivals designed for staggered pickups
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Real-time attendance tracking
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Instant parent communications
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Alerts for last-minute schedule changes
With FetchKids, after-school staff can stay focused on students—not dismissals.
Streamline Dismissals and Meet Compliance Requirements
Trusted by leading organizations like the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs, FetchKids is ideal for expanded learning, extended care, and enrichment programs.
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Track daily attendance and dismissals
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Manage student schedules and student notes
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Collect electronic parent signatures
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Generate printable reports for state compliance, including duration of time in class
Boost Safety and Communication in Real Time
FetchKids ensures students are only released to authorized adults using built-in security features:
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Parent identification with name, photo, picture ID, and license plate
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Real-time notifications for attendance and pickups
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Instant access to parent and student information
- Joint custody alerts for divorced parents
Let Parents and Staff Easily Manage Schedules
Our flexible scheduling tools let staff and families:
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Submit and approve schedule changes
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Sign up for electives or special events
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Assign approved pickup adults by day
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Send updates or alerts instantly
Built for Complex Before and After School Programs
FetchKids handles both mandatory and elective schedules, making it easy to organize even the most complex after-school programming—all from one platform.
No More Phone Calls and Text Messages
Free up your front desk with built-in 2-way messaging. Parents can update schedules, notify of absences or early pickups, and receive real-time alerts—all without calling the school.
FetchKids drastically improves school and after school program dismissals with our after school pickup software. Our platform streamlines student tracking, enhances staff-parent communication, and ensures everyone is in the right place at the right time. FetchKids not only simplifies your dismissal process but also alleviates staff workload, allowing them to focus more on students and their education. Parents will appreciate the reduced waiting times for pickups.
Hear Why Schools and Parents Love FetchKids
“As a parent in a bustling school, waiting to pick up my child from after-school programs used to be frustrating. Since using FetchKids, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in the long lines, making all the parents much happier. The app acknowledges the importance of our time and has effectively slashed our wait times. The app’s robust security features and timely notifications upon dismissal provide immense peace of mind, a crucial aspect for families in our large, urban school.”
– VP of PTA (PS 11 – Brooklyn, NY)
“We surveyed our parents and they absolutely love using FetchKids
and wanted assurance that our school would continue using it for pickups.”
– Traci Weldie (Director of Auxiliary Programs, Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, SC)
“The ease! When parents use the app…we can have the kids ready to walk right out the door as soon as the parents pull up. Overall, I wish this was something we had sooner. The ease of the app, for us and the parents, having the kids ready to leave when the parents get here, so they are not having to wait, has been fantastic.”
– Danielle Violette (Site Director, Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green, Bowling Green, KY
“My staff could never imagine going back to how we used to do it. This app has been a blessing for us”
– Dustin Fischer (Kindergarten Teacher/School Age Care Coordinator – Holy Name of Jesus School, Wayzata, MN)
“As a child activity center, we like the variety of options we have for keeping track of our students and communicating with our parents. FetchKids has alleviated our phone traffic and given us a way to streamline communications with our parents.”
–Kim Salerno (Childcare Director, MGC Kids, North Little Rock, AR)