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Step 1
Post the daily and weekly rates required. This is the most important part of your contract and should also include what day of the week payment is due, and if there'll be a late charge if the payment is late. Also list what hours you're open for drop-off and what time you expect the children to be picked up.
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Step 2
Mark what days you'll be watching the children. If you're allowing part-time care, the daily rate will apply and you'll need to check which days of the week and times you'll be watching the children and expect payment for.
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Step 3
State Holiday pay clearly. Most in-home daycares are closed on the days of National Holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and the Fourth of July. However, if you'll be closed on other days preceding or following a holiday, you'll want to clearly state this in the contract.
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Step 4
Notify clients of Vacation pay. It's common for in-home daycares to require payment if the families go on vacation, but not if the daycare provider takes one. Most in-home daycares schedule two weeks of unpaid vacation per year. Let your clients know how much time in advance you'll give when you take vacation, if there's backup care available and how much notice you expect to be given when they plan a vacation.
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Step 5
List any other important information on the daycare contract. List out all supplies that parents are responsible for supplying (diapers, wipes, baby food.) and what you'll supply (food for meals and how many and snacks.) Also include handling and dispersing of medication, requirements of immunization, and your illness policy if a child is sick.
