My contract is simple 2 pages ~ going to loose its formatting on you but here is a cut and paste

This is a contract for childcare services between (insert my daycare business name) and (insert clients names) the parents /guardian of the following:

1. Child’s Name: ___________________ Child’s Birth Date: ____________________ _
2. Child’s Name: ___________________ Child’s Birth Date: ____________________ _

Family Address: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ _________________
City ____________________ _ Postal Code: ___________________

Income Tax receipts to be issued to the following: ____________________ ____________________ _________

Hours of Care Committed to:
 Fees are based on care to be provided on the following days
 Child 1.
Mon. ___am- ____pm Tues.___am- ____pm Wed.___am- ____pm
Thurs. ___am- ____pm Fri. ___am- ____pm Other: ____________________ _

 Child 2 .
Mon. ___am- ____pm Tues.___am- ____pm Wed.___am- ____pm
Thurs. ___am- ____pm Fri. ___am- ____pm Other: ____________________

 Fee Plan Option _____ at a total weekly fee of ____________________ _____________.

 Payments to be made weekly bi-weekly monthly in advance of care. (please circle)

Payment Fees
 I have provided a security deposit of $_______, equal to two weeks fees at the time of enrollment to confirm a space within the program. I am aware that this deposit is non-refundable should I change my mind and not enroll in the program. I understand that the security deposit can be applied towards my end of service notice period provided I give proper written notice. If I do not give 10 business days written notice of my intent to withdrawal from the program I acknowledge that the security deposit will be kept in lieu of written notice and any outstanding fees due to changes in fee structure during enrollment or other fees will still be owed and are my responsibility to pay to the provider for services rendered.
 I understand that fees are due in advance of care by noon on Fridays as per my payment schedule. I acknowledge that a late payment fee will be charged if fees are not paid by the close of program on the Friday of my scheduled pay day.
 The suggestion of supplying post dated cheques to ensure timely payments has been explained to me and I understand that a late fee of $10.00 will apply to all late fees. A service charge of $25.00 will apply to any NSF payment. After a NSF cheque I understand I will be required to pay cash/money order before care can continue.
 It has been warned that regular occurrence of NSF payments may result in cash only service for the duration of the service or in termination of this contract and services in their entirety.
 I am aware that I am paying for the space contracted and therefore fees are due for all days committed to, as directed above, regardless of my child’s actual attendance, including all public statutory holidays, inclement weather or illnesses where my child cannot attend the program.
 I understand that for every child not picked up by the scheduled time of this contract there is an additional charge of $5.00 in first 5 minutes $1.00/minute for every minute after. I acknowledge I will be required to sign a late fee form and that payment for these fees will be due with my next scheduled payment.
 I acknowledge that from time to time the provider may need to raise program fees in order to meet the changes in cost of providing service. It has been explained that a minimum of one month’s written notice will be given prior to any such increase and a new contract signed to reflect these changes.

Vacation / Time off Policies
 Families on Option A pay agree to paying a higher weekly rate but no fees are collected during provider vacation closure or personal days taken. I have opted for this plan ___________ (parent initials)
 Families on Option B agree pay a lower weekly rate but commit to provide fee payment for the two weeks of the provider’s vacation plus 10 personal days throughout the year. Clients on payment option B who withdraw from care before vacation or personal days are taken within that year agree to pay out any owned vacation accrual on their last payment. Vacation and personal days is accruable at 8% of the lower fees paid to date at time of withdrawal minus any paid days already taken by the provider. The provider will track all days taken in the clients account ledger for client reference. I have opted for this plan _________________ (parent initials)
 I have been notified that the program is closed for the Christmas period as of my regular pick up time on December 23rd and reopens on the first Monday in the New Year unless otherwise notified in writing. All statutory holidays payments are due during this closure period and any statutory holidays that take place on a weekend will be taken on a weekday in lieu. Provider will provide clients with a reminder of fees due leading up to the Christmas closure – all fees or posted dated cheques for fees are to be provided before the Christmas closure.
 If families choose to take additional vacation, at other times of the year aside from program closures, payment to secure space will be required in advance of vacation leave.
 In addition, there may be an odd occasion throughout the year where the program is required to close early to accommodate provider appointments, a written notice will accompany early closures and I understand I will need to make arrangements to pick up my child beforehand.
 If the provider cannot offer care due to medical or family emergency, and an alternate provider cannot fill in, all families will be given as much possible notice to arrange alternate childcare for themselves. Family support during this times is greatly appreciated 

Parent Handbook Received
• I have read and received an electronic PDF copy of the 'Inspired by Reggio's' Parent Handbook as of this date. I have also been made aware that the handbook is reviewed and revised as required to meet the changing needs of the program and a most recent copy is available for my reflection at (my daycare website url)
• I know my responsibilities as a client and I hereby agree to abide by all areas outlined within the Parent Handbook and any updates that might be made to it.
• I understand that failure to comply with the policies/procedures may result in immediate termination of this contract and forfeiting of my security deposit. If at any time a change to the handbook or service being offered occurs that I do not feel I can work within I understand I will need to provide proper notice of termination of this contract to the provider as per policy or forfeit my security deposit in lieu of notice.


Parent/Guardian Provider’s on this Date
Signature Signature
My parent handbook than covers what 'service' is offered by me, my philosophies and practices on nutrition, quiet time, diapering / toilet training, behaviour and guidance and so forth as well as what clients are expected to provide or do to support the program in order for me to ensure I have the tools and resources to provide that service (aka enough diapers, wipes, clothes for inside and out each day, follow the code of conduct or care and so forth).

Personally I have never heard that there is any issue with having clients pay for the 'spot' including stats and so forth whatever we put in our contract and are able to get prospective clients to 'agree to' is between us .... the guidelines for self employment verses being 'employed' are basically when the PROVIDER OF SERVICE/WORK has MORE control, MORE INVESTMENT in the service being offered and so forth than the person 'getting the service/work' from them .... so I am clearly self employed as this is MY contract and the client has the choice to accept its terms in their entirity or seek service elsewhere ~ it is not 'negotiable' like some employment contracts or where the 'employer' is the one who is making all the 'offerings' for what they are willing to pay for said service and where my choice would be to accept THEIR terms or seek employment elsewhere so WE have more control in that instance, next this is MY house where the service is being offered and I choose the hours I work, I provide all the daycare materials and I assume ALL liability for said service being offered ~ verses a 'nanny type' position where it is in their home and they are providing all the materials and the employer than holds all liability if the nanny is injured and so forth!

If you want to have your stats and other paid days in your contracts ~ I would not think twice about doing so .... either way clients ARE paying these things it is all in how you budget for it .... either you have a lower consistent fee that 'includes payment for stats / closures' or you charge clients MORE upfront and you put the $$ aside yourself for when you are closed .... it is all in how the provider chooses to set her business plan and budget