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We had some money come up missing recently and have cameras that are getting installed to hopefully catch whoever took the money! Hopefully we can get...
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Hi There! I am new here and stumbled upon this forum while searching for contract templates. Forgive me if my post doesn't land in the correct spot....
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How do you guys handle snow days? Here in nebraska we are expecting 8-14 inches of snow by end of day. School was cancelled and I have two families that...
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So I’d like to make a small change in my contract and add a couple of holidays to my list of paid holidays. I’m also doing away with discounted vacation...
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I just need to vent. So my 8.5 months old baby has been going to this daycare since he was 3 months old. The owner doesn't like us very much because I... -
I have been a childcare provider for 32 years, 30 of them licensed (gave up voluntarily). I have always had a contract, without issues parents. I have...
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Hello,
1. what is injury or sick policy should be for daycare?
2. what should be meals times at daycare, can it will change if parents... -
Hello we are from Deltona, FL and as you know we just had a visit from hurricane Irma. My children were off from school for about a week and a half. My...
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I have started to compile my 'Parent Handbook' with policies and contracts, but I'm wondering how to present all of this information to future clients....
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Three part question
I've read many providers have separate permission slips/forms for water activities, medication administration, photography,... -
New to daycare-operating less than one year and I have a question about charging the two week notice termination fee. I have set the age limit to pre-k....
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How common is it to lose children after a contract and handbook update? I have had a very expensive learning experience that caused me to revise my contract...
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I have my normal contract for full time children and hourly care children. However, a parent approached me about caring for their child when the parent...
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I am starting to become very frustrated with my available spot and taking on a new client. I get very short intros from potential DCF's, where when I'm...
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My DCM was not happy when I stuck to the contract and reminded her that she owes a $10 cancellation fee when dropping off DCD this week. To be as polite...
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I started my home daycare Lost 2 years ago. I went over a year with no contract, afraid to enforce the few policies I did set in place, and wasn't sure...
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I am a new provider. I've only been doing care about a month and have only offered full time positions priced weekly at $170 for infants, $150 for toddlers,...
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Planning on starting a daycare and i need some more information on how to start one . planning on starting one at michigan, in home day care, group child...
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I'm going to be providing care for a neighbor who has a son the same age as mine. Even though its a somewhat informal arrangement, I'm hoping to sign...
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I just enrolled a new child part-time. I gave the mom the transition schedule weeks ago. She was supposed to do transition last week but she was sick...
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I've had a few special needs children. Usually, I've notice the parents are in denial. Sometimes, the parents outright lie. I'm getting these children,...
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My kids 4 and 3.5 where going to a privet school wick I have registered them 6 months ago.
After 3 weeks at the camp I found out they are forcing... -
I got my new contract done and to the parents!! It feels really good to have all my bases covered. I hate that i have to learn as i go but im getting...
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Hello; When it comes to your daycare's policies, procedures, and contracts, do you have an attorney (small business, or the like) review/assist in the... -
This is what I have for my section of my contract for paid provider days.....
Provider Vacation & Personal Days
The provider... -
I currently have 3 families that I get their children on and off the bus. I am really stressing over what to charge, I was charging $6 a day I usually...
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Good morning!
Two questions:
1. Should I be sure to include a clause in my contract that states something about my right... -
I currently have 1 dck who I watch on a part time basis. I would like to add to my group and have been advertising like crazy. However, when parents find...
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I'm revamping some things in my policy handbook (still not open yet but hopefully by the end of this year) and am still wondering what to consider full...
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I really need to update my contract. I'm thinking at the yr mark. I'd like parents to start paying Fridays for the next week. often dcp "forget"...
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There will be a fee of $5 per child for every 15 minutes or portion of before scheduled drop off time or after scheduled pick up time if it is not approved... -
I am changing a bunch of things on my contract/handbook for new families and i want to add under my vacation section, not to call, text, email or facebook...
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Hi there,
I need some advice. I am a stay at home mom and I watch a little 2 year old that I have had taken care of for about a year and a 1/2.... -
Hello! I have two small children, ages 3 and 1, who I left with a woman, C, who is unlicensed and watches children in her home. The hours were... 3 hours...
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My wife having been a single mom for awhile before we were married, I am trying to come up with a payment plan that would be fair to some moms that I...
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I've been stuck for the past half hour trying to figure out how to word a portion of my contract. I had a light bulb moment and realized you all are the...
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First off this was my first daycare mom I enrolled 2 yrs ago tomorrow so before I found Daycare.com with all of the great advice.
I had in the... -
The contract that is. I had a child out most of last week due to illness. Dad shows up on Saturday with payment. I was in the middle of my younger daughters...
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Hi! I'm a new member here and I already LOVE this site! Found it a couple of days ago and have been reading and gathering lots of great advice and other... -
I am sure there have been threads on this, but couldn't find them.
For those who have made the switch to contracted hours, how do you explain... -
How many pages is your hand/policy/rule book and contract?
Just curious
Mine is about ten pages with a bigger font... -
So i have to rewrite my contracts because the state has new rules that came out. I have to include in my contract daily schedule, disaster procedures,... -
OK long story short... I have one DCB currently... accepted into care 3 days a week.... found out this week his schedule will be changing as dad got a... -
I have my first cloth diapering family starting soon. In 5 years, all of my other families have used disposables, so I've never had to include anything...
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Hello, I found your site while searching for any laws/code related to in-home daycare for the State of Iowa. I have some serious reservations with my...
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This one is for those of you with employees.
I'm looking for sample contracts for an employee hopefully containing things like duties and... -
do you keep a copy of the handbook that parents signed or just have the contract saying they received the handbook???
I've been talking... -
Does anybody have something in their contract that enforces a "must stay for at least X amount of months" policy?
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I already have my holidays (paid and unpaid) hammered out and in my contract but I've run into a bit of a dilemma with wording.
I did... -
Sorry for a million posts today!
I am revising my PHB, ready to use my backbone and not get screwed anymore.
Are any of... -
So I've known since January that I would have a part time child turning into full time come June. Well I've changed my contract after my second enrollment...
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Thanks ladies...You all have inspired me to stop taking crap from the parents!!! My contract requires 2 weeks notice for vacation days usage. I just had...
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When you enter into a contract with a new client and supply them a copy do you fill out 1 copy together and just make a copy for them or do you fill out...
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Hello. I am looking for some quick advice. I am one home visit away from being a fully licensed daycare provider in my county. The licensor already came...
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Earlier there was a good point brought up about voiding your own contract when you forgive one of your policies.
Example, when you state... -
I'm looking over my policies and contract (much of which I have patched together after reading so many others) and I honestly am not sure just how legally...
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The form I used for enrollment at first asks for the parent's and child's social security number. I told them to skip that because I'm neurotic about...
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When you have siblings and it's time to sign the contract with the weekly rate, do you have each child's name written down and the weekly rate for each...
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Because daycare parents feel like they dont have to pay because they were sick or are taking the day off to play hookey.
Last week first... -
I am finishing up my contract/handbook today. (heaven willing). Can someone share a comprehensive about me/child information form that they use? I... -
Do you require a contract for drop-in care? My contract is not setup for drop-ins because I would want them to pay before care so the whole late fees...
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So I handed out my new contracts this past Friday (previous posts will give details) but basically went from a daily rate to a weekly rate- including...
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'cause I need to put in some WAY stricter late fees and pick-up time rules.
15 minutes late...and that's a lot considering that dcm gets... -
DCB has been here 8 months, and mom signed contract when he started. Her bf is now who I'm working with bc she is in jail for a while. He gave me the... -
Hi! I am a little annoyed. I have in my contract that when children arrive @ my home they can not bring anything inside. No toys, cups, food, books, etc.... -
Talked to one of my dcf who had said this would be their dcb last week bc dcd didn't want to sign my full time contract and it was insinuated it was due...11-16-2011, 04:36 PM -
I am working on my contract for the daycare. Its not to heavily detailed but i need some tips on what i want to make sure i put in and could leave out.... -
Hi everyone! So excited to have found this forum; this is a really touch line of business sometimes and it's nice to have someone to talk to who knows... -
Sigh.......one of my great dcm's dropped off her son this morning and announced that her sister-in-law was going to drop by "sometime today"...
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Hello,
I recently found out that the daycare we were using was not registered in the state that we live, therefore it is illegal.
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I am in need of some advice! I watch 2 kids in my home and I am not licensed as this was just temporary that was 4 years ago. Well I was watching one...
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I put a note in a kid's bag last Friday that said "As stated in contract, no outside cups, drinks, or food. All meals, snacks, and drinks are provided."...
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Does anyone have it in their contract/handbook that children are not allowed back to childcare within a certain amount of time after receiving a immunization,...
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The daycare provider had no power for a week - which mean both parents taking time off of work to stay with the kids. Now the provider wants to be paid...
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I have a few questions for those who take yearly babies,
Baby is not here yet, due in November,wants to start when baby is 8 weeks old.
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I'm advertising part-time care (Day options: MWF or TTh) since enrollment is slow. I would like to know how and if you write your Part-Time Contracts... -
I just signed my 2nd non family member contract. YEAH!!!!!!!
Grandma and Grandpa came for the interview. Grandma wasn't sure of Dad's... -
Hi Guys, I was wondering what I would do if I decided to offer DCP's "date night Fridays" or half day Saturdays at an additional cost. Would... -
I have alot of part time families, at least half of my enrollment. I lucked out finding lots that are flexible and fill each others day off. I have one... -
I'm putting together my first handbook! Wow, things have changed since I first started eons ago and you just had a contract. So I have some questions...
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I had an interview that went great last night. The parents were very happy to meet me and my family. Their girls got along great with my son. We went...
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The mother who wanted second shift has decided to sign up with me. But she wants to tell her current daycare center that she's going with me for a trial...
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And I don't mean what happens when they don't pay...
But how did you phrase the part of your contract that talks about when pay is due.... -
I would like to implement a deposit into my PHB, I'm kind of learning as I go, since I'm still in my first year of care. I had a family that I interviewed...
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Tried to take personal days for myself, but also had a friend who is licensed but not still watching kids stay in my home to watch kids if people didn't...
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So when you have a family go on maternity leave, do you change your contract if there is a change in the days that their child will attend the DC?...
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So I landed a new kid who will take over one of my families while out on maternity leave. The child will be temp, so it all works out perfect.
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about a week ago my wife complained to the daycare about our son getting bit twice in one day, after several previous incidents in his new classroom....
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I have been doing Family Child Care for a few years now and I have never has to deal with a problem like this so maybe someone out here can help me out.... -
Hi everyone,
My name is Rachel. I tried to register to use this forum but am having technical difficulties. If and when I do my user name will be... -
I'm having a problem deciding what to do about a situation. I ahve been caring for two children for the last 5 years... the youngest was 6 months old... -
I want to change my payment policy in my contract before I get any new families. Right now the payment is due the last day of care for the week. I want...
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This is what I have so far. I'm thinking about adding a thid paragraph about holding fees for those wanting to enroll a second or third child, but right...
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I'm all about details and organization so this is really driving me nuts! Please share your thoughts.
I have a holding fee contract, which... -
This is what is in my handbook so far on "My Records for Your Child"
My Records for Your Child
I will keep the following... -
Child care rates in our city are all over the place! LOL. I know I get a list of "average" "low" and "high" rates for...
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I'm getting together my contract here and wondering how to list my rates. I ONLY want to do drop-in care because of my hubby's crazy schedule I want to...
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What am I missing for this section....do I need to put anything if they go a week or a few days without payment? I know some people say after one week...
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I will be opening in May. I am just getting my contract together and all of the other paperwork that I need.
Anyway... the more I think about... -
So I have a dilemma. I am a fairly new provider, not yet licensed, only Trustlined in CA and am watching my 3.5 year old nephew.
I began... -
Is this pretty self-explanatory? I took bits and pieces and put it together to make sense to me. This is in my basic contract because I want the families...03-08-2011, 11:46 AM
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I gave termination letters to 4 families because I am going to nursing school and need to lighten my load. Only one family was here on Friday, so I gave... -
I have a family that is here temporarily. I took them on back in October and the contract is only til my other dcm comes back from maternity leave(she's... -
Hi all,
Some time ago, there were some great posts for contracts. Hoping you can share them again. I need specifically something about:... -
I had posted before about this family and how I had given them 10 days unpaid. Well, we are not even at the end of the month and they have already used...
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I want to celebrate all children's birthdays on or near their birthday and have this in my handbook. I have it under the same category as holidays. ...
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Okay so I've had some interest from spanish-speaking-only potential clients since advertising in spanish and I just realized that ... duh ... all of my...
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Lets say I offer 5 unpaid days per calendar year 90 days after enrollment. This means once they're with me for three months then they may use "free...
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Holidays
My childcare program will be closed on the following holidays each year:
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Do you have a preference on how you refer to the family you provide care for in your handbook and contract and other paperwork? I have been using "client"...
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I gave all of my day care parents ( 10 different families) my new Policy Handbook and Contract 2 weeks ago...Only two families have returned them to me... -
My daughter goes to an in-home daycare, and the woman who runs it has a son her age. My daughter got sick one day when she was at the daycare (vomit and...
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Does anyone have an easy "fill in the blank" contract that states holidays are paid days off... there was seriously a parent that wanted me... -
I have a question her for a "Contract" expert, LOL.
if I have a client who signed a contract for certain days (tues , thurs, fri)... -
I had a DCM whose days changed every semister, because of her job. Each time she switched her days, I had her sign a new contract stating what the days...
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~*~ Policy Handbook ~*~
I am a Professional Child Care Provider. My goal is to provide your child with a clean, safe,... -
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This is my contract that I plan to use when I open my daycare after we move into a house. Printed on two sides, it's 4 pages which is two sheets of paper...
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I am still new...only over a year with my small unlicensed daycare. But as I add kids, and encounter new challenges, I'm seeing the need to change up...
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I'm re-doing my contract/policies for 2011 and am taking some advice learned from this forum but I have a few questions:
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Here's my situation: I have one dck and she just started the end of November. She pays $100/week. In the beginning of December, I had to go out of town... -
As some of you may know I'm almost finished with my handbook! I've got a few things here and there I will work on this week to tweek it up as I want...
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Recently it was implied that because I don't have a license, I shouldn't have a contract, and that my contract wouldn't hold up in court. I'm not caring...
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I've decided to re-do my handbook/contract for 2011, based on all the the things I've learned/dealt with this past year, and all the great ideas I've... -
How do you set up your contract?
I have an 8 page handbook and was told to have anything on payments and times of care to only be in the... -
I have an existing handbook - but as my first year of daycare is coming to an end there are a lot of things I want to adjust.
But I am... -
Does anyone have their contract on their website? I'm debating putting in on their so families know more information up front. I'm getting sick of doing... -
I have had a very tough time getting clients. I currently only care for one family FT & have another very PT client (hardly worth the effort). anyway,...
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I have a friend who runs a home daycare. She started to watch a 3 year old dcg in fall 2008 and her parents have been paying her on time. She gave to... -
Making the contract... I've lurked in here plenty to see that personal time is the most needed thing to prevent burn-out. I have decided to close- mem....
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I have recently taken two siblings into my daycare. My contract states “Either party can cancel this agreement with two weeks notice”. Problem... -
I have this one family who are WONDERFUL, truly wonderful, and I would never want to lose them. When I first took them on, they signed a contract for...
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Hello! I just stumbled across this forum and I must say, I'm pretty thrilled. I'm fairly new to the childcare field, I've been a licensed family childcare...
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I have a new child coiming into my home tomorrow morning. 9 months old, which I haven't had one that young since my two kiddos.
heres the... -
Hi..Im getting ready to get my new contract together and was wondering if any of you mind posting your contract? I don't want to leave anything out or... -
Okay, I haven't posted here in a long time, so I will recap a few things. Times were tough, families left more came some left more came again. None...
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I currently have a very basic simple contract. When I first started daycare a year ago I didn't know much about contracts. Now that I am experiencing...
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I am watching my 1st child for about 4 months now he is an almost 8 month old boy. His parents have him on a eat sleep schedule that is almost impossible...
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I have this new little boy who is having a hard time listening to me and he gets into everything like a toddler would. But when I tell him no he continues...
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I have never done b & a before, do you still use a contract and do you charge for when they are not here? like on winter breaks & stuff? and what...
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What would you do?
I had an interview recently and the Mom flat out told me that she wanted to go to the gym after work and would pick... -
Okay, so I have parents who decided on Friday that they didn't need to use my service for the next 3 weeks. (I have a contract with the parents and it...
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Hi! Does anyone have an example of a contract you use for your families? Thanks!
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Is a parent handbook the same as a contract?
What order should I put the information into the contract?
I have a list so... -
I'm trying to follow my own contract and not let things slide too much with people who like to take advantage of me. So I'm trying keep things straight....
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I'm revamping my contract for the upcoming school year and would like your opinions on the payment section. Here's what I currently have:
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I've just set up an interview for a regular drop-in -- it sounds like they'd only need me when the parents' work schedules overlap by a few hours (3 or...
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I just spent some time changing my contract from 1st to 3rd person.
For example,
a piece of my contract now...
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Hi,
I am still in my first year as a daycare provider, so I need some input on how to handle this situation. I have three siblings from a combined... -
Since this week is a Holiday week and the sibling group I watch was not here on Monday (It is paid) they are going to stay later on Friday. In my handbook...
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I currently have all mine in a binder divided by child. I'm wondering if a small file box or filing cabinet may work better. I keep all contact info in... -
So I'm doing a huge contract change after 12 years of my contract. I'm doing what others on here do where you charge the full time rate for 4 + days....
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hi there...i'm new to this forum and so happy to find it! i've done child care in my home for two years now and until now, i've just given parents a... -
Wed was kids last day for the week. G-pa "forgot" and didn't have money. He said he would be here yesterday. (of course, yesterday was payday...
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The mom of my 4 year old daycare boy was fully aware when I took her son back in a month ago that I close at 5p.m. I had her son back in Jan. for 2 weeks... -
I think I know the answer to my own question but I wanted to verify. I have a teacher who is interested in having me watch her twin infants starting...
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I started babysitting this baby on May 27th they had applied for help from the state for daycare. I got a letter in the mail saying they were denied any... -
I always give a handbook and contract out to parents to look over before they start their children in daycare. They sign a copy on their first day of...
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Has anyone ever heard of this? They are pulling the child from daycare in September and want a provider ready for that time. I told them I can't guarentee... -
I terminated our daycare provider this afternoon and wanted to see if I could get any feedback on her contract violation and how others might proceed....
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I am looking for a simple contract but I couldn't find anything online. I dont know what to say about fee. I have one question. I would charge $75 per...
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I'm finally getting ready to start my daycare in a couple of months, and would like help with my contract. If any one can send me a copy of their contract... -
Okay, I'm new to the DC world and am still working on starting up, with a start date of 3rd week of June after a much needed family vacay! Yay!
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I have added this to my contract (for now).
Once a scheduled day or days are canceled by a family, there will not be any guarantees that...05-13-2010, 12:02 PM -
Hi everyone,
I will have an interview with a single father tonight for part time care, I think. One of my daycare mother referred him about my... -
I've been doing daycare for almost 12 years and would like to spice up and redo my contract/policies. I've searched online for samples but haven't really...
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Ok I have a full time dcb, but he has not been here since tuesday, mom did call wednesday late in the afternoon, and then called me thrusday morning,... -
So I regularly look through my handbook and contract to make sure that I have everything covered and will give all parent's newly updated one's every...
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My contract is not super-long. I only have one client so I like to make it short & sweet but I just added to it. I will be done providing care for...
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How long is your written policy? I made an ABC's Handbook of Rules and Policies, where A is for Attendance, B is for Baskets, C is for Circle Time, etc...So,... -
I'm just curious as to whether or not you've ever had a family that was put off due to the wording in your contract? I consider myself a nice person,...
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I care for one family. A mom who teaches school & so I have my summers off. Yeah for vacation/boo for no $$$ in the summer but I am honestly okay...
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When I did daycare previously I would always have parents who would pick their kid up out of bed and put them right into the car so by the time they get... -
I am really stuck here and would appreciate some advice. I have one employee working for me. I have been trying to find a sub for months now and can't...
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So as I'm conducting interviews I'm noticing that my opening time of 7:30a is getting pushed farther and farther back.
I think I'm just... -
We have a 4 yr old dcg who has a hard time going to sleep at nap time because her parents let her sleep in and don't bring her until around 10:00 usually....
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More or less a little disappointed. I'm pregnant and about to have our baby. My families have known for 9 months and know that I plan to take an 8wk... -
Hello ladies, I've been lurking for a week or so on here. My husband and I are opening a daycare. I've gotten a few ideas about my contract from all...02-25-2010, 11:19 AM -
Ok..I am hoping that someone here will at least empathize with me..and hopefully I won't offend anyone. I am a new provider , and I have learned a lot...
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This is the email I got from a Mom today. She did not say if DCB would be picked up early or not. She does not realize that I am already putting in more...
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Alright....I just jot down a few random questions that have come to mind - I'm sure I will add more as time goes on
Any input would be greatly appreciated!...
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Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and have just been lurking around for a day or two - I wanted to stop in and introduce myself
My name... -
Ok, so I have 1 daycare child that I watch every other week (the 5 year old with behavioral problems). Last week he was here. So I watched him M-Th from...
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I have decided to make some changes. For starters, I will be going to paying in advanced. My CCIS parent does it and this will make things less complicated....
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5 months into my registration and I completely fed up!! With parents. I'm NOT having good luck at all and wonder where are the good ones are???
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Sorry this is so long- its a big problem
. I have been doing daycare for 8 years now. I initially started when my son was a baby to be able to be...
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Okay, my one family was late on payment again this week. I've been letting her pay on Fridays after care is done.
Well she sends her... -
Well I did it! I had to let my 4 year old daycare boy go. I have had this boy since November and he has had behavior issues since the first day of care....
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I have a dcb that has been with me almost 1 year. I have had a few issues with the dad but I really like the boy. Today he didn't even call and he never...
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Do you all close for power outages? Last week in Iowa we were without power at least one hr. and I was getting a little worried if it was going to come...
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I'm beginning to think of summer childcare (I care for school aged kids exclusively). Last year I only had one child part time, and I had a more informal...
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I own an in-home childcare and keep mostly teacher's kids. I will not have kids over the summer, and I need to have them re-sign their contracts before... -
It took two posts but Im sharing my entire contract, use what you need. =-)
Over the years I have tried several different methods to inform... -
My child care provider starts a 'school year' on Sept 1 and ends on Aug 31. She states in her contract that if the child should leave the program during...
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So I've got a family that has just split up. Everything is amicable with joint custody, and both parents seem much happier now
I don't anticipate...
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I updated my contract for 2010, since I've taken on a couple of new kids. I asked my existing families to read over and sign the new one, and neither...
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Hi!
I found this very interesting peice of info- I have many contracted parents that come late all the time. I have a family, and need to be at... -
Hello Everyone!
I would first like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post. I have been always told "the best... -
I'm so happy I found this forum. I'm a family run childcare home in California. I have been doing this for over 11 years and I should have known better... -
I know this is kind of trivial, but I am the type of person who avoids confrontation at all costs. I am learning that to do this job, I have to be more...
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Is it legal to charge for day care for days the children are not at day care or days the day care close because of weather or holidays.
