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# What you need before your first booking

There are two checklists: what you need to **book**, and what you need to **drop in** your child on the day.

## To book

When you tap **Book Now**, the app shows a **Before you book** checklist if something is missing.

**Required for booking**

- **Verify phone number.** Enter your number, tap **Send Code**, and type the 6-digit code we text you. Centers use this number to reach you, also in an emergency.
- **Add a child.** Enter your child's first name, last name and date of birth.

**Recommended**

- **Add payment method.** You can also add a card when you pay at checkout.
- **Set your home address.** It helps us show centers near you and fills in your enrollment forms.

You can also open this checklist from the **profile complete** banner at the top of the Home screen.

## To drop in

Before a center can check in your child, each child needs **7 items** on file:

1. Child Information form
2. Medical Authorization form
3. Developmental History form
4. Photo & Transport Authorization form
5. Topical Application Permission form
6. Birth certificate
7. Immunization records

These items do not stop you from booking. But until all 7 are done, the **Drop In** button shows **Finish enrollment first**, and the center cannot check in your child.

To complete them, open **Account > My Children**, tap your child, and use the **Enrollment Forms** and **Documents** cards. The banner shows how many of the 7 items are done.

Do this a day or more before your first visit, so drop-off is quick.

## Related articles

- **Enrollment forms and documents**
- **How to book childcare**