Daycare (Child Care) Contract Template

A daycare (child care) contract is an agreement parents use to hire a child care provider to supervise their infant, toddler, or young child in a group setting. The form establishes the weekly daycare schedule, pricing, late pick-up fees, emergency instructions, and the provider’s day-to-day child care responsibilities.

Daycare (Child Care) Contract Template

A daycare (child care) contract is an agreement parents use to hire a child care provider to supervise their infant, toddler, or young child in a group setting. The form establishes the weekly daycare schedule, pricing, late pick-up fees, emergency instructions, and the provider’s day-to-day child care responsibilities.

Last updated November 15th, 2024

A daycare (child care) contract is an agreement parents use to hire a child care provider to supervise their infant, toddler, or young child in a group setting. The form establishes the weekly daycare schedule, pricing, late pick-up fees, emergency instructions, and the provider’s day-to-day child care responsibilities.

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Important Terms

  • Daycare Information – The name and address of the daycare center or in-home child care provider.
  • Family Details – Each child’s name and birthdate, along with the name and address of the parent or guardian.
  • Services – A list of basic child care duties and any specifically requested services.
  • Compensation – Pricing terms, late pick-up fees, overtime rates, and the payment method.
  • Schedule – Service schedule, drop-off and pick-up times, and vacation days.
  • Cancellation Policy – Procedures for canceling the child’s enrollment in daycare.

Sample

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DAYCARE CONTRACT

This Daycare Contract (“Contract”) is made on [DATE] by and between [PROVIDER’S NAME] (“Child Care Provider”), with a mailing address of [PROVIDER’S ADDRESS], and [CLIENT’S NAME] (“Client”) with a mailing address of [CLIENT’S ADDRESS].

1. CHILDREN. The Child Care Provider shall be responsible for the supervision and care of the following children: [LIST EACH CHILD’S NAME  & DATE OF BIRTH].

2. SERVICES. The Child Care Provider agrees to supervise and provide the necessary daily care to the child(ren). The Child Care Provider’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: [LIST CHILD CARE RESPONSIBILITIES] (“Services”).

3. SCHEDULE. The Child Care Provider shall provide Services to the child(ren) on the following weekly schedule:

Monday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Tuesday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Wednesday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Thursday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Friday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Saturday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.
Sunday: [START TIME] a.m. p.m. to [END TIME] a.m. p.m.

4. SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS. To modify the weekly schedule, either party must notify the other at least [#] days in advance.

5. PAYMENT. The Client shall pay the Child Care Provider $[AMOUNT] per [PAYMENT BASIS (E.G., HOUR)] for each child. Payment shall be made every [PAYMENT FREQUENCY].

6. LATE PICK-UP FEE. The Client will be charged $[AMOUNT] per minute hour if they fail to pick up their child(ren) on time.

7. EMERGENCY CONTACT. In case of an emergency, the Child Care Provider should contract:

Name: [CONTACT’S NAME] Phone: [CONTACT’S PHONE]
Name: [CONTACT’S NAME] Phone: [CONTACT’S PHONE]

8. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS. [LIST ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS].

9. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Contract upon [#] days written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract on the date first above written.

Child Care Provider Signature: _____________________
Print Name: [PROVIDER NAME]

Client Signature: _____________________
Print Name: [CLIENT NAME]