Quote Originally Posted by Play and Learn View Post
* Have a non-refundable deposit, and use it for their first two weeks of care.

* Have a backbone - this is YOUR business

* Demand that parents and children alike treat you and your property (and family) with respect

* Payment is due at the beginning of the week at drop-off. OR there will be no care!

* Have a manual and contract ready (if you need help - PM me)

* Like an above poster stated, don't sugarcoat. BE HONEST, and hopefully they'll be honest and truthful back to ya!

* Don't have families push you around/walk over you (backbone). You set your hours, go by them!

* DON'T DO SPECIAL!!!!!

That's all I can think of for now....
Good luck!
That's an amazing post here. I agree with every single point of yours!