I will give two examples of my contract format.
" Payment in full is due Monday for the week, in advance. This payment is due regardless of attendance as Childcare fees are based on full-time, yearly slots. The only exceptions to this rule are:
a. ************
b. ************
c. ************"
"Q. I don't have to work tomorrow. Do I still have to pay for daycare if my child does not attend?
A. Yes, payment in full for the week will be due. Tuition is not attendance based. Please refer to your signed contract for further explanation. "
I don't put anything "nice" in my written documents. I want it to be Clear and Concise and not open to interpretation.
The bulleted format helps the parents
understand the contract. The FAQ portion helps enforce it and weeds out potential loopholes.
I need contract issues and parental arguing to a minimum so that I can focus my attention on the kids, not drama.
The parents need to understand what they are signing so they don't feel like they have somehow been tricked or mislead when it is enforced later.