Just to echo what Janet said about your daughter crying, kids do go through stages. Getting used to daycare (or even a new daycare) with a little one can be very difficult, even at the best daycare. Don't be surprised when your daughter goes through a similar stage at a new daycare--she may be too excited over everything new during the first week or so, then start running to you when you come to pick her up and crying when you drop her off (take that as a compliment and cherish it, btw, they outgrow that running to you the moment they see you all too soon).

As for the breach of contract--you shouldn't tolerate it anymore than she would. The contract is there for you as well as her. She composed it (I'm assuming), she should know very well what she's committed herself to.

For those asking about a "supervisor" for a home daycare--there are some cases (such as military family home daycares-FCC) where they do have a 'supervisor' of sorts. Yes, it's still their own business, but the guidelines are much more strict and they are protected, to a certain extent, by the FCC (family child care) programming office. The guidelines may vary from post to post, but it's been my experience that dealing with such homes can be a nightmare. (not all -- SOME)

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