How Do You Draft Home Daycare Contracts?
If you’ve decided to open your own in home daycare, one of the most important things you’ll need is a contract. This contract is signed by you and your clients, and describes the pay you’ll receive, vacation time, hours you’ll be watching the kids and other pertinent information. It’s important to keep the original and give a copy to your clients so everyone is clear up front on your expectations. Post the daily and weekly rates required. This is the most important part of your contract and should also include what day of the week payment is due, and if there’ll be a late charge if the payment is late. Also list what hours you’re open for drop-off and what time you expect the children to be picked up. Mark what days you’ll be watching the children. If you’re allowing part-time care, the daily rate will apply and you’ll need to check which days of the week and times you’ll be watching the children and expect payment for. State Holiday pay clearly. Most in-home daycares are closed on the
