Kango (Everything You Need To Know)

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What Is Kango?

Kango is an app-based service that enables you to schedule rides and childcare for kids, from preschool to high school. Whether your child needs a ride to school every Monday or needs to get to an after-school activity. You can trust Kango to help get your kids where they need to go.

Download Kango for free in the iPhone and Android App Stores. You can sign up using your name, email address and password. Entering your mobile phone number is optional.

How To Request A Ride Or Sitter On Kango

Open the app and go to the Kango home screen Tap the icon that corresponds to what you need: Drivers for rides Sitters for childcare
Fill out the Quick Request Form Select one more more children, add location details and any special needs
Post your Request Your request will go out to the pre-screened Drivers and Sitters in your area. If you have expressed a preference for one or more specific drivers or sitters, your request will be posted to them, first. If a driver or sitter is available and accepts your request, you will receive a notification in the app. You will then be able to message them directly via the app, if desired.

Is Kango Safe?

Yes, each Driver or Sitter must pass Kango’s Safety Check in order to be approved to drive or baby sit

Trustline certification in California (includes fingerprinting)
Background check (includes criminal and sex offender searches from multiple states, counties and databases as well as check for multiple aliases)
DMV check (from multiple states, counties and databases)
Vehicle inspection
Phone screen
Two reference checks
In-person interview

Note: All Drivers and Sitters must also complete in- person training before becoming available for booking.Parents can also request to meet their driver or sitter ahead of time so that both them and their child feel comfortable. You can even go for a ride-along with a driver at no cost.

Kango’s Values

Trust

Each of Kango’s drivers pass the industry’s highest security testing and certification which includes:

3+ years of childcare experience
Comprehensive background check
Fingerprinting
Trustline (CA) certification
Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ)
DMV check
Live 19-point vehicle inspection
Only alternative rideshare option insured to transport children of all ages

Compassion

Kango was founded by parents, and approachs every child and ride with care and kindness:

Consistent and familiar drivers provided whenever possible to ensure stability
Childcare services provided with no time limit
Special education, foster care, and McKinney-Vento students all supported
Only rideshare for kids to provide short notice services
Parents can schedule a driver meet and greet ahead of first ride

Service

Superior technology platforms and Kango’s exceptional team provide:

The only rideshare solution for children that meets both time & distance accuracy standards as tested by CTEP (CA).
Dashboard visibility given to administrators as applicable.
The highest-rated child transportation app in the App Store as of February 2020. Our users love us!
Ages 2+ can be transported without a parent or guardian.
Booster seats and car seats available.

How Does It Work For Kango Drivers

Driving windows are more limited. However, Kango lets drivers optimize their schedules with additional caregiving duties. Schedules are also planned in advance and offer the flexibility of working as both a driver and sitter.

Requirements To Become A Kango Driver/Caregiver

Driver candidates must be over 21
Vehicles must be model year 2012 or later
3+ years of childcare experience + Trustline Certification with fingerprinting
Pass Kango Safety Check

Kangos Safety Check For Drivers/Sitters

Before you a driver or sitter is approved to work for Kango they must pass everything in the list below.

Trustline certification in California (includes fingerprinting)
Background (includes criminal and sex offender searches from multiple states, counties and databases as well as check for multiple aliases)
DMV check (from multiple states, counties, and databases)
Vehicle inspection
Two reference checks
In-person interview

Riders App:

| App Store | Google Play |

Drivers App:

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