FetchKids

FetchKids is a comprehensive safety, pickup, communication, and attendance app designed to streamline and modernize the student dismissal process in schools and childcare centers. According to the vendor, the app aims to improve efficiency, enhance security, and provide a seamless experience for both parents and staff. It is suitable for schools and childcare centers of all sizes, including preschools, daycares, private schools, charter schools, international schools, and school districts. The app caters to a range of professionals, including school administrators, teachers, daycare providers, preschool directors, after-school program coordinators, and childcare providers.

Key Features

Track Attendance: According to the vendor, parents can manage and verify student pickup teams while the app predicts parent arrival times for more accurate planning. Schools can increase student safety by keeping track of attendance and late arrivals.

Change Dismissal Process: Schools can customize the dismissal process based on their specific needs, incorporating safety and emergency communication tools. The app also allows for the management of complex student schedules.

Accurately Predict Arrival Times: The app claims to accurately predict the arrival times of all vehicles for a speedy student dismissal, generating an ordered list of arriving vehicles for efficient pickup coordination. Schools can view a real-time map of all pickup vehicles in the vicinity.

Confirm Child Pickup and Bus Ride: The app confirms each completed child pickup and bus ride, sending notifications to parents and the school to ensure accountability and safety. Schools can accurately record and save each child's pickup and bus history.

Safety Features for Driver and Vehicle Identification: The app incorporates safety features for driver and vehicle identification, collecting and storing electronic signatures of adults picking up children. Schools can ensure security and orderly pickups, reducing traffic congestion and use of PA systems.

Direct Messaging: Schools can send messages directly to individual parents, specific classes, specific grades, or the whole school. Parents can easily communicate with the school when changes to the pickup routine occur. Schools can send updates and notifications to parents regarding dismissal times.

Customizable Functions: Schools can customize the app's functions to meet their specific dismissal needs. The app can be synchronized with student information systems or used as a stand-alone app. Access to the app is available on desktop computers, tablets, and cell phones (iOS and Android).

Parent Pickup Teams: Parents can set up pickup teams, allowing other drivers to pick up their children. Parents can organize pickup schedules for their children, and the app allows parents to activate GPS tracking to notify the school of their journey and estimated arrival time.

Joint Custody Schedules: The app enables tracking of joint custody schedules for divorced parents, with safeguards in place to ensure only the parent with custody can complete a pickup. Schools can easily manage and accommodate joint custody arrangements.