I am confused!! please help..

[Toregone]

Reggio..The weekly fees is noted on top of the handbook. I feel that if you tell them there will be a contract to sign..scare them away!
I only take cash as a method of payment and its on Mondays. Also, provide receipts which I keep a copy for my records and a calendar which is used to keep track on payments/attendance/sick days/vacations..etc.

Why would a contract scare them away? It is there for thier protection as much as it is yours. When I was working outside the home I once had a provider move out of town overnight with my full month of fees. I had no legal recourse as there was no contract. Seriously Thursday evening I picked my son up and Friday morning she was gone. This was the 4th of the month and fees were paid for the whole month. The next dayhome after that *I* insisted on a contract. Contracts are not there to screw or scare anyone, the are an integral part of a business arrangement. Get a contract! Please!