- Everyone you add can collect your child. Their card shows Collection only.
- Emergency contacts can also collect, and are called, in order, if the nursery can’t reach you. Their card shows Emergency 1, Emergency 2 and so on.
Where to find it
- On the web
- In the app
- Open My Children and select your child.
- Go to the Contacts tab.

How to Add a Contact
- Click the Add Contact button.
- Enter the contact details:
- Name (required)
- Telephone Number (required for emergency contacts)
- Relationship to your child (e.g., Grandparent, Aunt, Family Friend)
- Emergency contact: leave this off for someone who only collects your child. Turn it on if the nursery should also call them when they can’t reach you.
- Click Save.

Updating Contact Images
Adding a photo helps nursery staff identify authorised contacts during pickup.- Click the contact’s avatar or photo placeholder.
- Upload a clear, recent image.
- Click Save.

A clear photo speeds up the pickup process and helps keep your child safe.
Reordering Emergency Contacts
If you have multiple emergency contacts, you can set their priority order:- Click the Reorder button (visible when you have two or more emergency contacts).
- Drag contacts into your preferred order.
- Click Save.

Editing and Deleting Contacts
To Edit
- Click the pencil icon on the contact card.
- Update the information.
- Click Save.
To Delete
- Click the trash icon on the contact card.
- Confirm the deletion.

