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I have an 8 page handbook and was told to have anything on payments and times of care to only be in the contract. Originally I thought I would put everything except specific rates in the handbook so I could just have a one page contract and have it simple. If I put everything related to payments and times of care, my contract will end up being 2-3 pages. I will give out the handbook for potential clients, but I don't want to give them the contract unless they want to use my services. What should I do? Just keep the contract fees and times of care completely separate and let them take the contract home to look at too but ask they not fill it out until they come back with a deposit? |
I do the handbook - and have them initial each pages of it. and my contract summerizes the financials, the hours/days of care, termination and states that they read the handbook and agree with everything in it. :)
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Originally Posted by DancingQueen: |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: I do have a signature on my last page of the policy handbook and those signatures are set up the exact same as the contract signatures. Thanks goodness for Copy/Paste functions, it looks very professional! OHH, I also have a revised 12.10 and a page number above that on the bottom right-hand corner of each page. I will give them the whole policy handbook to keep and just make a copy of the last page for my records since the bottom revised dates will match. |
My policy is 4 pages and my contract is one. Everything I feel I need to tell them is outlined in my policy. I renew contracts once a year in June. Any major updates such as payment increase I also change in June or for new clients. Here's my contract:
This contract is made between _____ (parent/guardian) and Angelique (child care provider) for the care of ____ (child). Birth date __. The first day of child care will be __. Care will be full-time or part-time: M __ T __ W __ R __ F __ S __ Su __ Or Care will be on drop-in basis with 24 hour prior notice. Care will include the following meals and snacks: Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack The charge for care is $ ___, payable on Monday or first day of care in a week. All care is to be paid for in advance. Children may be taken from the provider's care only by the person(s) signed below and those named on the Authorization to Leave Care form. Payment is based on the days you agree to use child care, not on the actual days of attendance. Payment is due whether or not the child actually attends care. Either party can terminate this contract with 2 weeks written notice. I agree to the terms of this contract and have provided the parent(s) with my policies. Signed _______ Date _______ (child care provider) I agree to the terms of this contract. I have received, read, understand and agree to abide by the attached child care policies. Signed _______ Date _______ (parents) I only give the policy to those who come to two interviews and the contract to those who want it after the second interview. |
Originally Posted by kidkair: |
Originally Posted by : so they get two copies -they initial a copy and give it back to me. |
Originally Posted by Abigail: |
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