Sleepover Permission Slip
A sleepover permission slip — host family and address, dates and drop-off/pickup times, the visiting child's allergies and medications, emergency contacts, house/ground rules, and a parent's signed permission.
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SLEEPOVER PERMISSION SLIP I give permission for my child to attend the sleepover described below. My child: Sample Child Host: The Sample Family (parent: Sample Host) Address: 123 Example St, Springfield Host phone: (555) 010-1212 Drop-off: Fri, July 18 — 6:00 PM Pickup: Sat, July 19 — 10:00 AM ALLERGIES & DIETARY NEEDS Peanut allergy — carries an EpiPen (in backpack). No shellfish. Otherwise no restrictions. MEDICATIONS Nightly allergy tablet at bedtime (in labeled bag). REACH ME Parent/guardian: Sample Parent — (555) 010-3434 Backup contact: Aunt Sample — (555) 010-5656 In an emergency, please call 911 first, then me. OK / NOT OK OK: PG/PG-13 movies, video games, staying up late. Not OK: R-rated movies, leaving the house/neighborhood without a call to me, social media posts of my child. PERMISSION I authorize the host parent/guardian to supervise my child for this sleepover and, if I cannot be reached in an emergency, to seek necessary medical care. I confirm the information above is accurate. _____________________________ Date: __________ Parent / guardian signature
About this template
A sleepover permission slip turns the usual flurry of last-minute texts into one clear page that the host parent can keep on the fridge — so the essentials are on hand if anything comes up. The core details are the **host family, address, and phone**, the **drop-off and pickup times** (the most common source of confusion), and how to **reach you**, with a backup emergency contact in case you are unavailable. The part that genuinely matters for safety is your child's **allergies, dietary needs, and medications** — spell out any allergy and where an EpiPen or rescue med is, and send medications in a labeled bag with clear instructions. It is also worth stating your **"OK / not OK" rules** plainly: many awkward situations (an R-rated movie, leaving the house, posting photos of your child online) are avoided simply by saying in advance what you are and aren't comfortable with — most host parents appreciate the clarity rather than guessing. Including a short **permission statement** — that you authorize the host to supervise your child and, if you can't be reached, to seek necessary medical care — gives the host parent confidence to act in a pinch. A few good habits: confirm the plan (and who else will be there) with the host parent directly, make sure your child knows they can call you anytime for any reason, and keep your phone on. This is a friendly, informational slip between families, not a legal contract; it does not transfer legal responsibility, and you should use your own judgment about the arrangement and the household.
When to use it
- Sending your child to a sleepover at another family's home.
- Giving the host parent your contact, medical, and pickup details.
- Stating allergies, medications, and house rules up front.
- Documenting permission and emergency authorization.
What to include
- Your child's name and the host family, address, and phone.
- Drop-off and pickup dates/times.
- Allergies, dietary needs, and medications.
- Parent and backup emergency contacts.
- OK/not-OK rules and a signed permission statement.