Well for the families I have right now they had no problem signing a one year contract. I just had an interview today and the parents wanted to come to my daycare. I also told them they had to sign a one year contract, there was no issue. If I give 2 weeks per year for free vacation and you use up your vacation before your year is up or you leave and break the contract then you don't get your deposit back. So far it has been going perfect and I am happy with my decision