How Do You Write A Home Daycare Contract?
I had a home daycare business for nine years. In that time, I learned over the years how to run it with the least amount of issues. I found an invaluable tool was a contract between the provider and the parents. This way you can nip issues in the bud before you end up with a real problem. This also establishes you as a professional and not a babysitter. It also establishes in written form what you will and will not tolerate so if a problem occurs it’s all there in black and white. Establish hours of operation. This is also the place to explain your policy on what will happen if a child is picked up late. Come daycares charge a fee for every 5 minutes the parent is late. Mention here that if child is not coming or will be late that the parent is to contact you. Establish payment policy. How do you want to be paid? When do you want to be paid? What will happen if you are not paid on time or a check bounces? Be clear and bold. This is your business they are not hiring you. Establish what
