Who's The Boss

[Play Care]

I thought one of the providers on here had something in their contract about being their own boss. I am revamping my contract and wanted to put something in there. Can you share what you have? Thanks!

[Blackcat31]

Maybe it's just Monday, but I am not following what you mean?

[mrsnj]

Lol. Who's the boss? The dc provider or the parent paying. Yes? That what you mean? Cause I have gotten that many times over the years.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Could you word it to say something along the lines of "I am self-employed and you are paying for a service that my business provides?"

[Play Care]

I thought a provider had a little blurb in their contract along the lines of "I provide a service that you contract for. I am self employed and the "boss" of my business." Just as a heads up to those who think otherwise. Hope this was more clear!

[Crazy8]

I think I'd be a little afraid to say that in my contract. So easy to misunderstand written text. I'd rather my personality reflect that in my interviews than have that written somewhere. JMHO.

[Blackcat31]

I thought a provider had a little blurb in their contract along the lines of "I provide a service that you contract for. I am self employed and the "boss" of my business." Just as a heads up to those who think otherwise. Hope this was more clear!

That's what I thought you meant but like I said, it's Monday. My brain cells have not all caught up yet....


I have something similar in my handbook but I will have to go find it and then come back and post it.

[melilley]

I thought a provider had a little blurb in their contract along the lines of "I provide a service that you contract for. I am self employed and the "boss" of my business." Just as a heads up to those who think otherwise. Hope this was more clear!

I am pretty sure that it was MV. I swear I saw somewhere that she has in her handbook something about that.

[MarinaVanessa]

Yes, I have something in my handbook that covers this. It is the very first thing that they read (other than the table of contents) and for me is meant as a direct letter "From the Provider". It covers a bit so I'll just plug in the letter as a whole but you are probably more interested in the last part of the letter. I can't take full credit however, I have gotten bits and pieces of help and ideas from providers here on the forum and from some that I personally know and then just wrote it in a way that suited me. HTH ...

From the Provider
“Being a childcare provider isn't always glamorous but it is extremely rewarding. In my “office” we go on adventures through pages of a book, we aspire to have prestigious careers during dramatic play and learn values, morals, manners, tolerance and acceptance.

One of the most important elements in home childcare is mutual respect between the parent and the provider. As a family child care provider, I strive to foster a sense of community within my daycare and to provide a closeness that you will not find in a child care center. Because your child's welfare is so important, my caring and nurturing of your child can create an intimacy between us that makes our relationship feel more like a friendship rather than of business partners. Although this is ideal, well defined boundaries in certain areas are needed which is the reason I have created policies.

We both have a great responsibility for the health, care and well-being of your child. You of course are the parent and primary nurturer for your child but during the times that your child is in my care I will love, nurture and protect your child. Therefore it is reasonable that you respect me not just as a “baby-sitter”. If you promise not to call me a baby-sitter I promise not to sit on your baby.

Please remember that I, as a childcare provider, own my own business and provide a service for a fee. I set my own guidelines, policies and choose which services to offer. You, as the parent, must decide whether the services that I offer meet your needs.

Marina ~ Child Care Provider

[Unregistered]

well done MV !

[TheGoodLife]

Yes, I have something in my handbook that covers this. It is the very first thing that they read (other than the table of contents) and for me is meant as a direct letter "From the Provider". It covers a bit so I'll just plug in the letter as a whole but you are probably more interested in the last part of the letter. I can't take full credit however, I have gotten bits and pieces of help and ideas from providers here on the forum and from some that I personally know and then just wrote it in a way that suited me. HTH ...

From the Provider
“Being a childcare provider isn't always glamorous but it is extremely rewarding. In my “office” we go on adventures through pages of a book, we aspire to have prestigious careers during dramatic play and learn values, morals, manners, tolerance and acceptance.

One of the most important elements in home childcare is mutual respect between the parent and the provider. As a family child care provider, I strive to foster a sense of community within my daycare and to provide a closeness that you will not find in a child care center. Because your child's welfare is so important, my caring and nurturing of your child can create an intimacy between us that makes our relationship feel more like a friendship rather than of business partners. Although this is ideal, well defined boundaries in certain areas are needed which is the reason I have created policies.

We both have a great responsibility for the health, care and well-being of your child. You of course are the parent and primary nurturer for your child but during the times that your child is in my care I will love, nurture and protect your child. Therefore it is reasonable that you respect me not just as a “baby-sitter”. If you promise not to call me a baby-sitter I promise not to sit on your baby.

Please remember that I, as a childcare provider, own my own business and provide a service for a fee. I set my own guidelines, policies and choose which services to offer. You, as the parent, must decide whether the services that I offer meet your needs.

Marina ~ Child Care Provider

LOVE it!!!

[Familycare71]

Favorite line ever: if you promise not to call me a babysitter I promise not to sit on your baby!!!
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Very well done!! I have only been on this forum a short time but I already need to revamp my info I hand out!!! You girls are the best!:hug:

[Play Care]

I think I'd be a little afraid to say that in my contract. So easy to misunderstand written text. I'd rather my personality reflect that in my interviews than have that written somewhere. JMHO.

I like the way MV does it. It's not rude but gets the point across. In addition, I go over the contract verbally during the interview so it can be something I touch on to clarify. A lot of my contract seems "harsh" when it's read. Lots of bolded, underlined passages::

[Play Care]

Yes, I have something in my handbook that covers this. It is the very first thing that they read (other than the table of contents) and for me is meant as a direct letter "From the Provider". It covers a bit so I'll just plug in the letter as a whole but you are probably more interested in the last part of the letter. I can't take full credit however, I have gotten bits and pieces of help and ideas from providers here on the forum and from some that I personally know and then just wrote it in a way that suited me. HTH ...

From the Provider
“Being a childcare provider isn't always glamorous but it is extremely rewarding. In my “office” we go on adventures through pages of a book, we aspire to have prestigious careers during dramatic play and learn values, morals, manners, tolerance and acceptance.

One of the most important elements in home childcare is mutual respect between the parent and the provider. As a family child care provider, I strive to foster a sense of community within my daycare and to provide a closeness that you will not find in a child care center. Because your child's welfare is so important, my caring and nurturing of your child can create an intimacy between us that makes our relationship feel more like a friendship rather than of business partners. Although this is ideal, well defined boundaries in certain areas are needed which is the reason I have created policies.

We both have a great responsibility for the health, care and well-being of your child. You of course are the parent and primary nurturer for your child but during the times that your child is in my care I will love, nurture and protect your child. Therefore it is reasonable that you respect me not just as a “baby-sitter”. If you promise not to call me a baby-sitter I promise not to sit on your baby.

Please remember that I, as a childcare provider, own my own business and provide a service for a fee. I set my own guidelines, policies and choose which services to offer. You, as the parent, must decide whether the services that I offer meet your needs.

Marina ~ Child Care Provider

Perfect!!!

[MarinaVanessa]

Favorite line ever: if you promise not to call me a babysitter I promise not to sit on your baby!!!
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Very well done!! I have only been on this forum a short time but I already need to revamp my info I hand out!!! You girls are the best!:hug:

Yep, I love that line too . It was not my creation, that one for sure came from someone else.

Notice how at the bottom next to my name I include my title ... "Child Care Provider"