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Crazy8 07:25 AM 05-03-2013
I am making a new form that is JUST the financial end of my agreement with parents and not sure what to call it.
Right now I have a "parent/provider agreement" which is like a contract and handbook in one (about 6 pages long - just basic policies). I want to keep that title for that "book" but it will be more in-depth with policies/procedures and I want to create a separate form that is just about contracted days/hours and fees involved - so a total money/schedule page.
I was thinking just "financial agreement" or "financial contract" but wondered if there was a better title to use.
Right now I have a "parent/provider agreement" which is like a contract and handbook in one (about 6 pages long - just basic policies). I want to keep that title for that "book" but it will be more in-depth with policies/procedures and I want to create a separate form that is just about contracted days/hours and fees involved - so a total money/schedule page.
I was thinking just "financial agreement" or "financial contract" but wondered if there was a better title to use.
AmyKidsCo 07:52 AM 05-03-2013
Financial Contract?
providerandmomof4 07:56 AM 05-03-2013
Financial agreement sounds good to me.
Lyss 08:00 AM 05-03-2013
Payment Agreement/Contract? Tuition and Fees? I like Financial Agreement.
daycaremom88 08:03 AM 05-03-2013
I like financial agreement as mentioned above sounds professional.
sammie 08:46 AM 05-03-2013
I have mine listed as Child Care Contract...HTH!
MarinaVanessa 08:48 AM 05-03-2013
My contract handles all of the time and money aspects of my agreement and that I call the "Contract Agreement".
My handbook is where I put all of the "other stuff" but I talk about the stuff in the contract also but in more detail. That's my "Parent's Handbook: Policy Guide".
My handbook is where I put all of the "other stuff" but I talk about the stuff in the contract also but in more detail. That's my "Parent's Handbook: Policy Guide".
snbauser 10:03 AM 05-03-2013
I have a separate "contract" and "handbook". The contract is about 2 lines. It is the days/times the child will be here and the tuition rate. The handbook has everything else including a signature page.
Laurel 10:21 AM 05-03-2013
I call mine "Fee Schedule."
Laurel
Laurel
AmyKidsCo 12:16 PM 05-03-2013
Originally Posted by MarinaVanessa:
My contract handles all of the time and money aspects of my agreement and that I call the "Contract Agreement".
My handbook is where I put all of the "other stuff" but I talk about the stuff in the contract also but in more detail. That's my "Parent's Handbook: Policy Guide".
Me too. I think that's what Tom Copeland recommends.My contract handles all of the time and money aspects of my agreement and that I call the "Contract Agreement".
My handbook is where I put all of the "other stuff" but I talk about the stuff in the contract also but in more detail. That's my "Parent's Handbook: Policy Guide".
I have a separate Tuition Schedule, but it's informational, not contractual.
EntropyControlSpecialist 12:18 PM 05-03-2013
"Follow My Rules" 
I have a separate Parent Handbook that outlines everything in detail (I know it's over 10 pages now...) that has a Parent Handbook Agreement form to go with it. Then I have a "Caregiver/Parent Agreement" form that tells what days and hours the child will be here, what the rate is, what the late fee is for after hours, what the penalty is for failing to pay on time, what meals are provided, and how many weeks notice I require for them to terminate the contract.
I have a separate Parent Handbook that outlines everything in detail (I know it's over 10 pages now...) that has a Parent Handbook Agreement form to go with it. Then I have a "Caregiver/Parent Agreement" form that tells what days and hours the child will be here, what the rate is, what the late fee is for after hours, what the penalty is for failing to pay on time, what meals are provided, and how many weeks notice I require for them to terminate the contract.
daycare 12:31 PM 05-03-2013
I have a PHB and then two contracts..
1. admissions agreement
2. Financial agreement
1. admissions agreement
2. Financial agreement
Crazy8 04:58 PM 05-03-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
"Follow My Rules"
I have a separate Parent Handbook that outlines everything in detail (I know it's over 10 pages now...) that has a Parent Handbook Agreement form to go with it. Then I have a "Caregiver/Parent Agreement" form that tells what days and hours the child will be here, what the rate is, what the late fee is for after hours, what the penalty is for failing to pay on time, what meals are provided, and how many weeks notice I require for them to terminate the contract.
That's pretty much what I'm planning on doing now, just wanted something that really differentiates the names of each of them - I think I will go with Financial Agreement. I think people pay attention when something says Financial. "Follow My Rules"
I have a separate Parent Handbook that outlines everything in detail (I know it's over 10 pages now...) that has a Parent Handbook Agreement form to go with it. Then I have a "Caregiver/Parent Agreement" form that tells what days and hours the child will be here, what the rate is, what the late fee is for after hours, what the penalty is for failing to pay on time, what meals are provided, and how many weeks notice I require for them to terminate the contract.
AmyKidsCo 06:35 PM 05-03-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
"Follow My Rules"
"Follow My Rules"
"Follow my Rules Or Feel my Wrath"
Starburst 07:00 PM 05-03-2013
From what I was taught in my FCC management class my teacher (an ex-FCCP) as well as the book we used "Contracts and Policies" by Tom Copeland's, said that your contract is an agreement that has anything that has to do with money or dollar amounts (including but not limited too: tuition, late/early fees, registration fees, deposits, payment schedules, refund policies, and supply re-embossments). And your policies are just where you state your house and daycare rules and possibly daily schedules/routines. So I would just refer to it as "**** child care contract".
But if you do want a special name for it here are some other ideas:
Monetary contract
Tuition contract
Rate and Fees contract
Pecuniary contract
If you want to mix it up some more here are some other words for contract (some mean a legal agreement or promise):
Agreement (as you already know)
Promise
Treaty
Pact
Compact
Covenant
Responsibility
Onus
Liability
Duty
Deed
Lease
Pledge
Vow
Undertaking
Commitment
Obligation
Oath
Gage
Guarantee
Warranty
But if you do want a special name for it here are some other ideas:
Monetary contract
Tuition contract
Rate and Fees contract
Pecuniary contract
If you want to mix it up some more here are some other words for contract (some mean a legal agreement or promise):
Agreement (as you already know)
Promise
Treaty
Pact
Compact
Covenant
Responsibility
Onus
Liability
Duty
Deed
Lease
Pledge
Vow
Undertaking
Commitment
Obligation
Oath
Gage
Guarantee
Warranty
EntropyControlSpecialist 07:08 PM 05-03-2013
Originally Posted by Crazy8:
That's pretty much what I'm planning on doing now, just wanted something that really differentiates the names of each of them - I think I will go with Financial Agreement. I think people pay attention when something says Financial.
That's pretty much what I'm planning on doing now, just wanted something that really differentiates the names of each of them - I think I will go with Financial Agreement. I think people pay attention when something says Financial.
Sounds great!