We all make mistakes and like almost everyone has said it isn't too late to start making changes.

It took me a long time to develop a contract / handbook that works well for me. Our handbooks and contracts develop over time as our needs and wants from our business changes.

I am always leary on making changes for current families because you always run the risk of them walking away. However, with that being said, putting the verbal agreement you have into writing is a great idea. Also include clauses for increasing your fees, termination clauses so that your families need to give you notice, etc. There are many of us that can help you develop a contract that will work for you.

For future families, charge the rate you would like from the beginning, make the changes that you would like, etc.

Your daycare business will grow as your learn and grow, there will be hiccups along the way, keep your head high. As far as making mistakes, even after 16 years of home daycare I still make mistakes. Some times silly ones that I shake my head over