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So to start, I've only terminated two families. Both were for breech of contract; one an illness issue and the other a violence issue.
I have a mom with three kids that may be interested in using me for daycare. She was referred to me by another daycare mom. Originally I didn't think I would have the room for her three kids. I have one opening.
However, there are many days when I would have plenty of room for her 3 because almost none of my kids are FT, though some have varying days.
Well now, this one parent had their hours cut. They are on state aid with no copay. I charge hourly and my contract says:
Scheduling - A written schedule will be established for each child in my care at least a week in advance. If there are changes to scheduled days, I must be notified no later than the night before if you need child care on an unscheduled day or if your child/ren will not be here on a scheduled day. If the scheduled drop off time needs to change, I must be notified no later than the night before if you will be dropping your child/ren off at a different time than scheduled. If the scheduled pick up time needs to change, I must be notified of the change at the time you drop off your child/ren. If your child is scheduled to be here and you have not notified me of any scheduling change ahead of time you will be charged for the time the child was supposed to be here. Other fees may apply.
Fees - I have an hourly rate. I charge $2.50 an hour. (If they're not here I don't charge)
Extra Charges: There is a charge of $1.00 every fifteen minutes you are late picking up your child, without prior notification, to be paid that Friday with normal payment. A $5.00 per day will be charged for late payments. A $25.00 fee will be charged on returned checks and only cash will be accepted thereafter, and you will pay all my fees if it causes me to have bounced checks. Accounts that are 30 days late will be sent to collection. There will be a yearly review of all charges every January. I also charge a non-standard hour fee for children who are here between the hours of 6pm and 6am Monday through Thursday and 6pm Friday through 6am Monday morning. This fee varies and is based on what the state of Minnesota allows for their Child Care Assistance Program. Payment is due on Fridays unless prior arrangements are made. If you are not going to be here, please pay on the last day of the week you are here. I will also require a two week notice prior to removal of your child (three week notice if more than one child) from daycare for which payment will be made.
Termination & Notice Procedures- The first 10 days are probationary period for the provider, parent and child. This agreement may be terminated at any time during this period. I require a two week notice prior to removal of your child (three week notice if more than one child) from daycare. I will provide the parents with two weeks written notice if I am no longer able to care for your child.
I will terminate our child care arrangements immediately for any of the following reasons (but not solely limited to):
-Failure to show up for 5 days in a row without any communication.
This child has only been here 3 days in the month of May. 5/4, 5/12 & 5/13. I asked parent last week (the 17th) for a schedule. He told me that they cut his hours and they would call him when they need him.
I need the income, but the county won't pay it since the dad isn't working. How do I term him to be able to open the slots to actually earn an income?
I have a mom with three kids that may be interested in using me for daycare. She was referred to me by another daycare mom. Originally I didn't think I would have the room for her three kids. I have one opening.
However, there are many days when I would have plenty of room for her 3 because almost none of my kids are FT, though some have varying days.
Well now, this one parent had their hours cut. They are on state aid with no copay. I charge hourly and my contract says:
Scheduling - A written schedule will be established for each child in my care at least a week in advance. If there are changes to scheduled days, I must be notified no later than the night before if you need child care on an unscheduled day or if your child/ren will not be here on a scheduled day. If the scheduled drop off time needs to change, I must be notified no later than the night before if you will be dropping your child/ren off at a different time than scheduled. If the scheduled pick up time needs to change, I must be notified of the change at the time you drop off your child/ren. If your child is scheduled to be here and you have not notified me of any scheduling change ahead of time you will be charged for the time the child was supposed to be here. Other fees may apply.
Fees - I have an hourly rate. I charge $2.50 an hour. (If they're not here I don't charge)
Extra Charges: There is a charge of $1.00 every fifteen minutes you are late picking up your child, without prior notification, to be paid that Friday with normal payment. A $5.00 per day will be charged for late payments. A $25.00 fee will be charged on returned checks and only cash will be accepted thereafter, and you will pay all my fees if it causes me to have bounced checks. Accounts that are 30 days late will be sent to collection. There will be a yearly review of all charges every January. I also charge a non-standard hour fee for children who are here between the hours of 6pm and 6am Monday through Thursday and 6pm Friday through 6am Monday morning. This fee varies and is based on what the state of Minnesota allows for their Child Care Assistance Program. Payment is due on Fridays unless prior arrangements are made. If you are not going to be here, please pay on the last day of the week you are here. I will also require a two week notice prior to removal of your child (three week notice if more than one child) from daycare for which payment will be made.
Termination & Notice Procedures- The first 10 days are probationary period for the provider, parent and child. This agreement may be terminated at any time during this period. I require a two week notice prior to removal of your child (three week notice if more than one child) from daycare. I will provide the parents with two weeks written notice if I am no longer able to care for your child.
I will terminate our child care arrangements immediately for any of the following reasons (but not solely limited to):
-Failure to show up for 5 days in a row without any communication.
This child has only been here 3 days in the month of May. 5/4, 5/12 & 5/13. I asked parent last week (the 17th) for a schedule. He told me that they cut his hours and they would call him when they need him.
I need the income, but the county won't pay it since the dad isn't working. How do I term him to be able to open the slots to actually earn an income?
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