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momofboys 04:10 PM 04-11-2010
My contract is not super-long. I only have one client so I like to make it short & sweet but I just added to it. I will be done providing care for my parent in about 7 weeks as summer break is approaching but I wanted to have our new contract ready to give her. Or is it wise to give it to her before summer break? Should I wait until a few weeks before school begins in the fall? I would appreciate any advice/suggestions. Also I am concerned that my wording may be harsh. What do you think? I just copied it into this document. The formatting looks a bit off but I assure you the actual document does not look this way!
RATES, FEES & POLICIES
This agreement contains the financial terms for childcare for the following child(ren):
; ; and
; . The hours and days agreed upon for care are as follows:
DAY FROM (AM/PM) TO (AM/PM)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Notification must be made, in writing, if any changes are needed to these hours. Parents agree to pay childcare according to schedule.
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) have agreed to pay $______________ per week, every Friday for childcare. Payments may be made in either cash or check. Please be advised there is a $15.00 charge for all returned checks. Payments are due in advance on Friday for the next week of service. If payment is not made on Friday you will incur a $10.00 late fee for each day after Friday. By signing below you agree to adhere with all rate fees in addition to all policies attached.
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: Date:
Childcare Provider’s Signature: Date:
Parent agrees to pay the amount listed above on a weekly basis unless provider is on vacation or has scheduled days off or must close due to a family illness. In such cases I will refund the proper amount for your next week's fees. No fees will be refunded for an illness in your family. Provider may take up to two weeks off for vacation/personal time. In most cases you will be notified several months in advance so you can make alternate care arrangements. You are not expected to pay for provider's vacation/closed days. You do agree to pay provider for the following holidays:
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Memorial Day
Attendance:
I am willing to give a discount if your child/children are only here part of the week (a scheduled doctor's appt, day off for whatever reason except for illness). However, I must be given advance notice of at least two weeks otherwise no discounts will apply & the standard weekly rate will apply.
Hours:
I am open from 7:00 am until 4:50 pm. Anytime before or after these timeframes must be arranged in advance. If you believe you will be late, please notify me. I reserve the right to charge a late fee for habitual late pick-ups. However, I understand that sometimes traffic/weather will be bad & there is no way to avoid a late pick-up. If lateness is not habitual I will be lenient & likely not charge a late fee. If you have a meeting or doctor's appt after work & know in advance that you will be late, please let me know at least one week in advance so I can plan accordingly. Anytime utilized after 4:50 p.m. is subject to a fee of $10.00 per half hour, or any part of half an hour. Please be respectful of my time with my family by abiding by these guidelines. I also appreciate knowing in advance if you will be earlier than normal at drop-off or later than normal at drop-off.
Snow Day Policy
If parent's work is closed due to inclement weather & parent chooses to remain home with their child, parent still owes provider 1/2 the normal daily rate. I will always remain open regardless of the weather unless I must close due to an illness or a Level 3 snow emergency.
Illness Policy
PARENT AGREES TO KEEP THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN AT HOME OR SEEK ALTERNATE CARE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
o Fever (100.5°F or higher)
o Sore throat or trouble swallowing
o Unexplained diarrhea or loose stool combined with nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps. The child will be kept at home until all symptoms have stopped.
*
CARE OF A SICK CHILD AND NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS
When a child becomes ill, I will make the child comfortable in a quiet place where he/she can rest and will be closely supervised.
Parents will be notified and agree to begin making alternate work arrangements or arrangements for alternate care. If I cannot reach a parent, I will call an emergency contact listed on the registration form or the child's doctor may be contacted depending on the seriousness of the illness. In cases where your child does not come to childcare due to an illness no refund will be offered.*
ILLNESS IN MY FAMILY
Likewise, if my family is experiencing a similar illness I will notify you in advance asap that you may need to find alternate care. I will give you the option to still care for your children in my home (depending on the extent of the illness) & would attempt to keep my sick child away from your children. If such a case arises & you choose not to bring your child to my home I would refund you the amount you had paid for that day or credit your account for the next week.
*
RATES, FEES & POLICIES
This agreement contains the financial terms for childcare for the following child(ren):
; ; and
; . The hours and days agreed upon for care are as follows:
DAY FROM (AM/PM) TO (AM/PM)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Notification must be made, in writing, if any changes are needed to these hours. Parents agree to pay childcare according to schedule.
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) have agreed to pay $______________ per week, every Friday for childcare. Payments may be made in either cash or check. Please be advised there is a $15.00 charge for all returned checks. Payments are due in advance on Friday for the next week of service. If payment is not made on Friday you will incur a $10.00 late fee for each day after Friday. By signing below you agree to adhere with all rate fees in addition to all policies attached.
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: Date:
Childcare Provider’s Signature: Date:
Parent agrees to pay the amount listed above on a weekly basis unless provider is on vacation or has scheduled days off or must close due to a family illness. In such cases I will refund the proper amount for your next week's fees. No fees will be refunded for an illness in your family. Provider may take up to two weeks off for vacation/personal time. In most cases you will be notified several months in advance so you can make alternate care arrangements. You are not expected to pay for provider's vacation/closed days. You do agree to pay provider for the following holidays:
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Memorial Day
Attendance:
I am willing to give a discount if your child/children are only here part of the week (a scheduled doctor's appt, day off for whatever reason except for illness). However, I must be given advance notice of at least two weeks otherwise no discounts will apply & the standard weekly rate will apply.
Hours:
I am open from 7:00 am until 4:50 pm. Anytime before or after these timeframes must be arranged in advance. If you believe you will be late, please notify me. I reserve the right to charge a late fee for habitual late pick-ups. However, I understand that sometimes traffic/weather will be bad & there is no way to avoid a late pick-up. If lateness is not habitual I will be lenient & likely not charge a late fee. If you have a meeting or doctor's appt after work & know in advance that you will be late, please let me know at least one week in advance so I can plan accordingly. Anytime utilized after 4:50 p.m. is subject to a fee of $10.00 per half hour, or any part of half an hour. Please be respectful of my time with my family by abiding by these guidelines. I also appreciate knowing in advance if you will be earlier than normal at drop-off or later than normal at drop-off.
Snow Day Policy
If parent's work is closed due to inclement weather & parent chooses to remain home with their child, parent still owes provider 1/2 the normal daily rate. I will always remain open regardless of the weather unless I must close due to an illness or a Level 3 snow emergency.
Illness Policy
PARENT AGREES TO KEEP THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN AT HOME OR SEEK ALTERNATE CARE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
o Fever (100.5°F or higher)
o Sore throat or trouble swallowing
o Unexplained diarrhea or loose stool combined with nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps. The child will be kept at home until all symptoms have stopped.
*
CARE OF A SICK CHILD AND NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS
When a child becomes ill, I will make the child comfortable in a quiet place where he/she can rest and will be closely supervised.
Parents will be notified and agree to begin making alternate work arrangements or arrangements for alternate care. If I cannot reach a parent, I will call an emergency contact listed on the registration form or the child's doctor may be contacted depending on the seriousness of the illness. In cases where your child does not come to childcare due to an illness no refund will be offered.*
ILLNESS IN MY FAMILY
Likewise, if my family is experiencing a similar illness I will notify you in advance asap that you may need to find alternate care. I will give you the option to still care for your children in my home (depending on the extent of the illness) & would attempt to keep my sick child away from your children. If such a case arises & you choose not to bring your child to my home I would refund you the amount you had paid for that day or credit your account for the next week.
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