daycaremum- thank you. I have a clause in my contract too that states "I have read the daycare handbook and understand and agree to all policies and procedures". There are also a few different places that the parents (both, if applicable) must sign. If anyone ever told me they didn't take the contract seriously, i would remind them that it is a contract between myself and them regarding the care of their child so they BETTER take the contract seriously. I ask them how they would feel if i ever fell back on my obligation to their child. I can sure bet that they would be livid

Reggio- Thanks so much for your answer too. You made very good points!