The Challenge
Pick-up Chaos
During school dismissal hours, verifying thousands of guardians manually leads to traffic congestion and safety risks. Schools needed a way to verify guardians instantly.
Communication Gap
Parents were often unsure if their child had been picked up, leading to anxiety and unnecessary calls to school administration.
The Solution
RFID Smart Card Integration
Equipped guardians with RFID cards. A simple “tap” at the gate reader instantly verifies the guardian’s identity against the student database.
Instant WhatsApp Notifications
Upon a successful tap, the system triggers an asynchronous job to send a real-time WhatsApp message to the registered parent’s phone: “Your child [Name] has been picked up by [Guardian Name] at [Time].”
Duplicate Scan Prevention
Implemented logic to handle accidental double-taps, ensuring only one valid pickup event is recorded and notified per session.
Impact
Streamlined Dismissal
Reduced average pickup time per student from ~2 minutes to under 5 seconds.
Enhanced Peace of Mind
Parents receive immediate confirmation, building trust in the school’s safety protocols.