The smartest way to manage school pickups. Traffic flow and resource management, real-time updates, instant verification, shorter wait times and much more. Safety, organization and peace of mind for parents and schools all in one application.
Why schools choose Smart Pickup
Approximately 60% of parents and 38% of school leaders cite serious concerns about safety, traffic congestion, and hazards during school pickup and drop-off.
26% of parents report problems with illegal parking or improper dropping off in wrong locations.
29% of parents report children not staying on the sidewalk. About 50% say their children walk through the car pickup area.
Over 30% of drivers engage in unsafe behaviors. Unmanaged traffic flow creates dangerous conditions around schools daily.
Source: Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education
Comprehensive tools designed to make school dismissal safer, faster, and stress-free for everyone.
View parents in real-time as they approach. Students and staff know exactly when to expect arrivals.
Secure pickup verification with unique QR codes. Students only leave with authorized individuals.
Schools assign specific pickup times to prevent congestion and ensure orderly dismissal.
See all active cars on the map with color-coded status indicators based on distance.
Add trusted individuals like relatives or nannies as authorized pickup persons.
Complete pickup history and activity logs for parents and schools to review anytime.
Simple steps to transform your school pickup experience.
Get the app and create your account with email verification
Enter your children's info and connect to their school
Tap to start your journey when heading to school for pickup
Scan QR for verification and complete the pickup
See what our users have to say about Smart Pickup.
"National Safe Schools Conference is pleased to partner with Smart Pickup and bring this innovative technology to address safety challenges at our schools nationwide."
"Overdue. Much-needed game changing technology for schools."
"It makes pickup so much easier and super easy to use even as a grandparent."
Whether you're a parent, student, or school staff, Smart Pickup has you covered.
Manage pickups effortlessly and keep your children safe.
Know exactly when your ride is arriving.
Streamline dismissal and ensure student safety.
Got questions? We've got answers.
Yes! Smart Pickup is completely free for parents. Schools may have premium features available.
Each authorized pickup person gets a unique QR code. School staff scan it to verify identity before releasing the student.
Absolutely. We use end-to-end encryption and your location is only shared during active pickup journeys.
Yes! You can add authorized pickup persons like a spouse, grandparent, or nanny. Each gets their own QR code and can be set as temporary or permanent.
Contact us and we'll reach out to your school to get them onboarded. It's quick and easy!
Real-time updates require internet, but QR codes can be displayed offline once loaded.
Smart Pickup is available exclusively through participating schools. Contact us to get started.