Child Care Contract

1)____________________Birthdate:__________ Start date:_____________
2)____________________Birthdate:__________ Start date:____________
3)____________________Birthdate:__________ Start date:____________
Diane's Home Daycare is open M-F from 6am-6pm (hours are subject to approval). I have a maximum of 10 hours per day/per child. Any hours over the maximum, without prior notice, will be charged an additional $3.00 per 15 minutes/per child. Please be aware of this and arrange any extra hours with me in advance. If arranged 24 hrs. in advance, any early drop offs/late pickups or over 10 hours a day will be $5.00 per hour. I offer drop-ins on weeknights and weekends, on occasion, when arranged with me in advance and if I'm not full for the day. Any drop-ins that aren't scheduled in your agreement, you will be charged the drop-in rate on top of your weekly rate.
The hours of care will be as follows:
Child # as listed above:
 Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday
1)______  ______  _________  _______  ________
2)______  ______  _________  _______  ________
3)______  ______  _________  _______  ________
I agree to the hours of care stated above, I will notify the home daycare provider if my child(ren) will not be attending on any given day. If for any reason I may be late or unable to pick up my children at the above scheduled time, I will make alternate arrangements and phone the provider to notify of these arrangements. I also understand I will be charged additional fee's for early drop-off/late pick-ups for those arriving before or after the above noted times without prior arrangements. Time with my family is important just as yours is to you. Current early/late charges are $3.00 per 15 minutes/per child after the 15 minute grace period. THIS POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED!  If I am called to pick up my child because of illness or emergency, I will do so as promptly as possible or make alternate arrangements for pick up of my child. Initials:________
Payment is required to be paid to the provider regardless if the child is cared for or not due to illness or day off. I understand I am paying for a permanent spot in Diane's Home Daycare and this will hold my spot. If provider takes a day off for any reason you will not be charged for the day. Initials:_________
Payment is to be PRE-PAID to the provider in advance, at drop-off,  on the first day of the week your child is here for the coming week. You may opt to pre-pay however far in advance you wish i.e. 1 week, 2 wks. or a month. There will be a $5.00 per day late payment fee if payment is not paid on time. Initials:________
The daycare will be closed the following paid holidays and alternate arrangements will need to be made: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. I close early on Christmas eve and New Year's eve at 2 p.m. and this is subject to change. Payment will be the same for these holidays. Initials:_________
If the provider takes any time off you will be notifed of these days off at least one month in advance so you can make other arrangements for care. I will try to schedule any days off around your schedule, if possible,  to make it easier for you. I take 2 wks. vacation per year and it will always be the same weeks- the 1st week of June and Dec.26-31 are my vacations and these days the daycare will be closed and you will not be charged for these days. Initials:__________
If you take extended amounts of time off from work, i.e. your child won't be here in the summer, maternity leave, etc. you must pay half your weekly rate in order to hold your spot here. At half the tuition rate,  you may bring your child up to 2 full days per week. If you take a vacation,  I will need at least ONE MONTH notice, and with notice, you may take 1 week per year and pay ½ your weekly rate, anymore than 1 week off a year, I require full payment  to hold your spot. Less than one month notice for any extended vacation, FULL TUITION will be due. Initials:_______
Any damage to property or items inside/outside the home over $30 when parents are dropping off/picking up their child , or wreckless behavior by the child,  including any vomiting by your child on the carpet more than once per year requiring a carpet cleaning, will be the parents responsibility to replace the item broken or pay the provider for the amount of the damage or the carpet to be cleaned. Initials:__________
Rates are as follows:
•	FT- 4 or more days per week- $125 per week 
•	PT- 3 days or less per week- $75 per week (if available)
•	Drop-ins M-F during the day until 5 pm $4.00 per hour/per child (2 hr. minimum charge) 
•	Fri. or Sat. nightly charge $5.00 per hour/per child ( 2 hr. minimum charge) 
•	Fri. or Sat. overnight 7pm - 8 am $50 per child 
•	A full 24 hours $100 per child
Child # as listed above
Child 1: Weekly fee__________
Child 2: Weekly fee__________
Child 3: Weekly fee__________
Total weekly fee: ____________
The Childcare Provider will:
•	Provide a safe environment in my childcare home for your child(ren). 
•	Provide up to 3 meals and 2 snacks per day as approved by the USDA. 
•	Inform the parent at least 1 week in advance if services need to be terminated. 
•	Inform the parent in advance of field trips or other activities outside the home. 
•	Provide love, safety, and daily learning activities appropriate for the child's age level.
The Parent shall: 
•	Pay the Provider the agreed upon rate at the agreed upon time. 
•	Must give provider 2 wks. notice when terminating and must pay for those last 2 wks. regardless if you come or not. 
•	Bring child freshly diapered and dressed for the day and if you have an infant under 1 yr. that is dropped off before 8 am, infant must be fed before drop off.
•	Provide the following everyday: Change of clothing, diapers and wipes. 
•	Report any changes of employment, address, or phone to provider. 
•	Inform provider immediatly of any contagious diseases the child might have. 
•	Make sure each child has current immunizations on the approved Utah School Immunization record. 
•	Do not allow child to bring toys here. They either get lost or broken and they usually have a hard time sharing.
•	Read all the "Parent Policies and Procedures" on the daycare's website- Dianeshomedaycare.synthasite.com,  and follow them in order for your child to be enrolled in Diane's Home Daycare.
Changes in Contract
This contract may be changed at any time by the provider,  giving all parents 2 wks. notice in writing of the change in contract prior to changing it.
If you have any questions or comments,  please email me or call me. I will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. By signing this contract, you are agreeing to the terms above. This signed contract is a legally binding agreement. I have read the "Parent Policies" on the daycare's website- Dianeshomedaycare.synthasite.com,  and agree to follow them.
Parent Signature__________________________
Date:_________________