Childcare options

[Reception2021]

I have been separated about three years ago my son is 6 years old.
He has had separation issues over this period and lacks confidence when with new people.
His dad has him every other weekend but rarely spends one on one time with him always involving his family to entertain his son.
After the last visit my son said he he went to another ladies house on his own without his daddy or his girlfriend to collect something and there were two other boys there . ( I think he meant men ).
When I asked my ex who this lady was he just said why and shut me down.
Advice please as the solicitor said when my son is with his dad he is entitled to take him anywhere and get any one to babysit him and I don't have say.
I am not happy with that can I take any other action to ensure is properly safe guarded when hie is not with me.
Any advice welcome

Your solicitor is right - dad is allowed to use other people as childcare and doesn't need your approval. It's the same as you hiring childcare or having a friend look after your son- he can't veto who looks after your son during your time.

Just as dad can't tell you what childcare to use or what friends you're allowed to see, you also can't tell him.
You are both equal parents in the eyes of the law.