Dos and Don'ts of Contracts

[5 Little Monkeys]

I agree with crazyeight!! I didn't have a termination clause before but after reading this forum, I added one!! Luckily so because shortly after I needed to terminate a family! This is what mine says (which I got from someone off here I believe...)

Termination
I will give at least 2 weeks written notice should I feel that termination is best for all involved. However, I reserve the right to terminate immediately if I feel that the behaviour of the child or parent is detrimental to the well being of myself and/or other children in my care. I will give at least 2 weeks notice if I change my contract and policies.

I reserve the right to terminate childcare services at my discretion for the following reasons(but not solely limited to):
*Failure to pay
*Consistent late payments or NSF cheques
*Consistent late pick ups
*Failure to follow proper procedures outlined above as well as policy rules
*Failure of the child to adjust in a reasonable amount of time
*Physical or verbal abuse of any kind directed toward other children or property
*Disrespect towards myself or my husband, other children, other parents or my daycare


If termination occurs for any of the above reasons no monies paid will be refundable and all monies left owing will still need to be paid.