I had my grandson at my daycare for over 3 years and I gave my daughter a reduced rate, just enough to cover my food costs. My daughter signed the same contract as all my other clients except for the cost and she followed all my policies and treated me with respect.

If you enter into an arrangement with a neighbour or family member I suggest you talk to them honestly about your contract and explain that all rules must be followed and anything that pertains to daycare is business, not friendship/family. If you have mutual respect and demand that from day one it may work out.