August 18, 2026

Back-to-School Policy Review Checklist

Back-to-school is a great time to review policies and determine what still works and what needs improvement. Policies to review include health and wellness protocols, the child protection policy, classroom and facility safety, the emergency response plan, volunteer management, technology (including social media and smartphone ...

August 7, 2026

Announcing Event Registration Improvements

Event Registration is an extremely helpful feature giving organizations an easy way to plan and manage events, including gathering key information ahead; as well as providing families with a convenient and seamless way to register their children. We understand how important a tool event registration is ...

August 5, 2026

Back to School Safety Tips

When it comes to child safety, no organization does it perfectly. The goal is to continually improve protections over time. Back-to-School is an opportunity to review what has worked and what needs improvement. By prioritizing child safety, you make a positive first impression on new families, ...

July 29, 2026

What Families Need to Know About Check-in

You know how your check-in system protects kids. It includes security tags, digital records, allergy alerts, and authorized pickup verification. The challenge? Many parents may not know. While families don’t need to understand the technical details of your check-in system, they absolutely do need to know ...

July 6, 2026

5 Ways Check-In Makes Volunteers Heroes

Your check-in area is the front door of your organization, and your volunteers are the first faces families see when they walk in. In those first 60 seconds, you set the tone for the entire experience. Volunteers hold the power to make families feel welcome ...

June 24, 2026

Five Check-In Benefits for Small Organizations

“We don’t need check-in. We only have 40 kids. Everyone knows everyone. We are just fine.” We hear these statements from small organizations all the time. When your organization is small enough that you see the same families every week, it’s tempting to think secure ...

June 16, 2026

Ten Hacks for Busy Leaders

KidCheck is a leader in child safety that provides secure children's and youth check-in systems, mobile Express Check-In, volunteer scheduling, and a new Check-In Station Pro, and is sharing Ten Hacks for Busy Leaders

May 26, 2026

10 Summer Camp Safety Essentials

Summer camp is the stuff childhood dreams are made of: days spent exploring nature, building campfires, swimming, and creating unforgettable memories. For many, those moments are not forgotten. Behind every great camp experience is something even more important: a strong commitment to child safety and protection. As ...

April 29, 2026

15 Minute or Less Check-In Training

You have a brand-new volunteer, excited, willing, and ready to serve. It’s their first day, and you need them in the check-in area, where they’ve never worked and haven’t yet completed their training. What do you do? Hand them a 40-page manual? Direct them to another ...

April 21, 2026

What to do When a Child Goes Missing

Few child safety incidents are more urgent or emotionally charged than when a child is missing. While strong safety protocols significantly reduce the likelihood, every organization should be prepared with a clear, proficient response plan. Acting quickly, calmly, and systemically can make all the difference. Here ...