I agree! The contracted hours/vacation/payment, etc. should come across as non-negotiable in the interview process. It is funny to think about now, but I remember thinking I would lose all my kids when I started charging for 52 weeks a year....I literally would be shaking in my shoes when explaining the contract but years later, it just works! A support system works wonders in family child care and I have been blessed with great fcc providers.
