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Daycare Options: In-Home & Center-Based
In-home daycare is offered in someone’s private home. It typically has lower costs, more flexible hours, and less rigid licensing requirements than center-based daycare.
Center-based daycare is provided to larger groups of children in a commercial space. Staff usually work on strict schedules and are subject to health and safety standards.
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.
- Release – A contract provision that legally protects the daycare if the child gets hurt.
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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 contact:
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]