Childcare sample contracts, business plan and more

Childcare Sample Contracts. Full Kit includes free daycare business plan. Contracts, Policies, and Other Daycare Forms. Parent/Caregiver Contract * Guidance Policy * Daily Schedule * Sample Menu Plan * Registration Form * Emergency Information Card * Field Trip Permission Form * Illness Policy * 2 Week Menu Plan * 5-Day Planning Calendar * Infant Daily Report Form * Toddler Daily Report Form * Formal Sample Termination Letter. Instantly download the legal forms and childcare sample contracts you need.

Understanding Child Care Contracts and Rules. Sample forms are designed to make it easier for providers to get all the contact information and parent authorizations they need.

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When I had a childcare I never charged for stat's even when parents were paid for them. One of the downsides of self-employment is not getting the regular 'benefits' that everyone else gets such as stat's paid for, holiday pay, sick days, EI, etc. That is why many childcare workers are changing policies. They work time and a half EVERY day, put in many extra hours for program prep./planning, typically make very little, do not get a pension when they retire or EI if something happens, etc. so they need to make sure rhey have some sort of safety net. They are working, just like everyone else so they should be treated as such.

CONTRACTS WITH PARENTS (abridged)

Some providers think that only big businesses need contracts. "Not for me," they say. "I only care for four children. Why bother?" You have a contract, though, if you have talked with a parent and she has agreed to pay you. It is a legal contract even though its not on paper. Its a good idea to have a written contract. There is less chance for misunderstanding if information is clearly stated and agreed to by parents. Some providers also give parents brochures or a handbook outlining what is expected. WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN THE CONTRACT? The contract should list the most important information you want parents to know. This will include things that you as a provider promise to provide (for example, care during certain hours and meals included) as well as what you expect from the parent (payment of a specified fee by a certain date). The contract does not have to be written in legal language. Just write down what you need to say. Sample contracts can be obtained from many sources. Sign and date the contract, and have the parents do the same. IS IT TOO LATE TO START USING CONTRACTS? Not at all! Contracts are a good idea for new parents and for parents who are already using your service. Tell the parents why you are doing this, and assure them that the contract will not change things. It will just make your arrangement more official. If you are changing your guidelines in any way, discuss these differences with the parents. CAN I CHANGE MY CONTRACT? Contracts and handbooks can be changed as your needs change. Read your contract and handbook at least once a year to see that they are still accurate. Make any changes needed and distribute the information to parents. Ask parents to sign the new contract if you have made changes. This shows that they have been informed of and agree with these changes.

Reprinted with permission from the National Network for Child Care - NNCC. Morse, N. (1992). Contracts with parents. In Todd, C.M. (Ed.), *Family day care connections*, 1(4), pp. 4­p;5. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.

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