When I was starting out, a daycare provider provided me with a copy of her contract to use as a guideline and I was so thankful! I also recieved so much guidance and support from the providers in my neighbourhood....nob ody seemed to see me as competition to guard their secrets from. I am so thankful and so I will do the same for any new provider who is starting up. I think we have to support each other and know that we each get the families who are the right fit for us. Just because you live on the same street does not mean you are identical and you will likely each attract different families. I think you did the right thing