Sorry to hear about the problems you are having, but you do have lots of options available. I agree that you may not be able to raise your rates just yet, but there is no reason why you cannot get them to sign a contract now. You can just say that as you're learning about this business you're realizing some things that are necessary. If they don't want to sign, they get rid of them. There is always people looking for care. Don't ever rush into finding someone, they will come. And don't ever negotiate on your contract either. Your hours and rates are firm and final.
I think most providers don't provide a breakfast, and I make this very clear. Now I do have two that arrive at 7am and usually they have eaten, but on the occassions that they haven't their mother has packed a breakfast for them to eat when they arrive and that is fine by me. But, you have to have an agreement in place with your parents. Remember although you develop a love for these children, this is still a business arrangement.
As for having to take time off for appointments, I explain right to parents right from the first interview that I don't have the luxuery of a child care center with multiple people working there that can cover me for appointments. So from time to time it's going to happen, they need to understand this or else find something else. If possible I try to schedule my appointments as late in the day as possible, so that they just have an early pick-up.
I wish you the best of luck. Just remember you have to do what is right for yourself, your family and your business. Don't let parents dictate the terms here.
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