Vacation in contract help

[daycarelady1989]

I would like to put in my contract that I will have 2 week paid vacation plus 7 paid sick days. To my understanding it's against the law in Ontario so how would I word this in my contract?

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Call them paid personal days lump together as whole.

[BlueRose]

In your contract state that: Payment is by enrollment and does not vary due to parental vacation, or illness of the child. If the daycare is open and your child does not attend for whatever reason, or if the daycare is closed for any reason, payment is still expected in full. In other words you pay the same enrollment fee amount every two (2) weeks.

Do not say anything about vacation, stats etc. In your handbook (separate form your contract) put in this information. This way if you get audited you will not be screwing over your clients and making yourself an employee.

[fivelittleones]

I've never charged for my personal vacation. Do many of you do this? Some parents still have to find and pay for care during my vacation, so I've never charged.

[babydom]

Yes I charge. Three wks holidays and all stat and gov holidays. No paid sick days though. The three wks is one wk in July, one wk in sept and the wk between Christmas and new years. I don't call it holidays in my contract. I just put the daycare is closed these wks and payment is still due.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

In your contract state that: Payment is by enrollment and does not vary due to parental vacation, or illness of the child. If the daycare is open and your child does not attend for whatever reason, or if the daycare is closed for any reason, payment is still expected in full. In other words you pay the same enrollment fee amount every two (2) weeks.

Do not say anything about vacation, stats etc. In your handbook (separate form your contract) put in this information. This way if you get audited you will not be screwing over your clients and making yourself an employee.

I think she asking about HER own paid vacation and sick, not child's.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

I've never charged for my personal vacation. Do many of you do this? Some parents still have to find and pay for care during my vacation, so I've never charged.

I do. 10 days. I not think around here 15 days would work and sometimes parent do question 10. Not my concern if they need to find other care. Just like mortgage company not give refund if they paying for hotel during vacation time.

[BlueRose]

I think she asking about HER own paid vacation and sick, not child's.

Yes Suzie_Homemaker I am aware of that. That is why my statement says: "or if the daycare is closed for any reason, payment is still expected in full." that covers the providers vacation time etc.

[sandylynn]

I'm sorry...but I have to ask...where are you ladies from that people will actually pay for 2 or 3 weeks vacation for you...here in Toronto...I couldn't even take a day to bury my mother...and they all docked me...let alone take a "day of rest"....I think that's fantastic if you can get it.

[Lee-Bee]

I'm sorry...but I have to ask...where are you ladies from that people will actually pay for 2 or 3 weeks vacation for you...here in Toronto...I couldn't even take a day to bury my mother...and they all docked me...let alone take a "day of rest"....I think that's fantastic if you can get it.

While area may have a lot to do with it...it also depends on your cliental. I had all government workers. I was getting 3 weeks paid plus a week at Christmas. No one blinked at it. They expect the same from their employer so they don't think to challenge their child's caregiver for wanting the same. I didn't charge for my sick days because I felt less guilt closing last minute when sick (it was for me, I doubt they cared). But when my grandpa died I had to up and leave town for 3 days. I didn't charge anyone for those days since it was sudden and put them out. But one family insisted on still paying because I was not benefiting from having closed. These parents realize we are humans and are doing a difficult and incredibly important job. They also realize that a simple gesture can make a world of difference and their child benefits!

There are amazing families out there that will do all they can to keep their caregiver happy. BUT it takes lots of time to find them!!