First dont feel bad that the parents will have to drive out of their way to get to your house. This is their choice. Dont let this affect the rate of your childcare.

Second, don't offer the schedule that the other provider had. you will find youself with never knowing how much money you are going to make. you want things to be consistent all the way around. the child attending, your pay and so on.

Do you have a parent handbook and contracts?

Another thing I would do is offer a two week paid trial. During this time either party can leave the contract at any time without notice. After the two weeks trial you need to decide if you can work with this family, do you need to change drop off or pick up, or anything else. then if you think that you will work well with the family move forward. Make the family give 2 week notice after the trial period should they want to leave for any reason. gives you time to find a replacement.

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