Checklist / Ages 5-12

School-Age Arrival

Prepare for school enrollment, routines, the first weekend, and what to ask during the first few days.

What is inside

A calm first-day path.

  • Clean header fields for child name, date range, caregiver, and agency notes.
  • Structured rows that make the form easy to scan during busy handoffs.
  • Notes space for observations, follow-up questions, or details to raise with your worker.
  • Signature and date area for families who need a simple paper trail.

How to use it

A few practical tips.

  1. Start with the essentials, then come back to the nice-to-haves once the child has settled.
  2. Keep the list visible for caregivers, but avoid posting private information where visitors can see it.
  3. Bring the completed copy to the next agency conversation so everyone knows what is still missing.