Welcome katp. It doesn't have to be that difficult. My contract is 2 pages of legalities, then 6 pages of policies and I have a picture permission form, my website, receipt books for my payments and a log book for each child. I log the food the children eat, naptimes, and diaper changes so I can see patterns of what the children like and don't like to eat. Then I can see if there is a shift in the times they get sleepy and it makes it noticeable what time of the day the children have bowel movements so I'm ready when toilet training comes around.

Then I have a 2 page medical form that I carry in a waterproof pouch every where I go. I'd be happy to share my contract and website with you if you are interested. Some of the other ladies on this site have complimented me on the simplicity of my wording and the great pictures I have on the website. I believe the simpler the better and the less wording in your rules the easier it will be for the families to remember them.