You have to demand respect to get respect. I have it covered at the end of my contract:
Termination of Agreement/Contract__________
Two weeks verbal and written notice by the home childcare provider or parent is required to terminate this agreement. Payment by the parent/guardian is due for the notice period regardless of whether or not the child is brought to daycare.
Failure by the home childcare provider to enforce one or more terms of the contract does not waive the right to enforce any other terms of the contract. I reserve the right to enforce or waive any term at my discretion after considering the family situation involved.
The following are grounds for immediate termination and deposit may be forfeited and become the property of (me):
Failure to pay tuition fees on time
Failure to pay late fees
Dishonesty
Abusive language by parent or child
Excessive aggressive behaviour by parent or child
Failure to follow policies
Failure to provide requested information, signed contract or medical form
There will be a one month probation period for newly accepted families and if the contract is terminated by either party within the first month payment is only required for the days for which childcare was provided.