So I have my policy handbook that goes into detail of my child care rules and all. And I have my contract which is for them to sign. So how can I get what I need on the contract without writing it all out again but also so I have their signature showing they agree ? Do you say " see policy handbook" ?? If anyone can help me with this or a simpler way of doing it that would help. Thanking in advance for the help
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I used to have 2 (handbook and also a contract).
I had them sign the contract and also sign a handbook release that states they received it and will follow all policies as outlined.
Now, I just have them sign the handbook. If anything needs adjusting or personalizing, I write up an addendum.
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Originally posted by Snowmom View PostI used to have 2 (handbook and also a contract).
I had them sign the contract and also sign a handbook release that states they received it and will follow all policies as outlined.
Now, I just have them sign the handbook. If anything needs adjusting or personalizing, I write up an addendum.
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Are you asking how to add things to your contract without having to have the parents agree and sign? So updating without their informed consent?
I may not be completely understanding your question.- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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With my first family I had a contract with policy combined. When I realized things were not going well and needed to be changed, I rewrote the whole thing highlighting the changes. But then I had to print two copies and have the client sign one without her refusing. She did sign but that also meant that I worked for free while she read through the whole thing.
I later decided after reading one of Tom Copeland's blogs to separate them. My contract terms state that they agree to my policies and to any changes. Of they don't agree with the new policy the have the right to enforce their two week notice. (Which I had a client do)
From one of Toms post ..
At the very least, your contract should contain these four basic elements:
Names of the parties: your name, the parents’ names, the names of the children
Terms of the contract: There are two terms in a contract that are enforceable in court –
Time – The hours and days you are open
Money – How much parents owe you for your services: when payment is due, late fees, registration fees, field trip fees, etc.
Termination procedure: How will the contract end
Signatures: Both parents (if around) and yours
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Thank you! I guess the only thing to put in contrast is the most important. In my old contract I had a few detailed stuff like sick policy and vacation etc. But I never had a policy handbook. Now I'm trying to make my policy handbook and re-write my contract. I was unsure if I should still point out important things like sick and vacation on my contract. But I guess keep it simple with what you said.
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Originally posted by 284878 View PostWith my first family I had a contract with policy combined. When I realized things were not going well and needed to be changed, I rewrote the whole thing highlighting the changes. But then I had to print two copies and have the client sign one without her refusing. She did sign but that also meant that I worked for free while she read through the whole thing.
I later decided after reading one of Tom Copeland's blogs to separate them. My contract terms state that they agree to my policies and to any changes. Of they don't agree with the new policy the have the right to enforce their two week notice. (Which I had a client do)
From one of Toms post ..
At the very least, your contract should contain these four basic elements:
Names of the parties: your name, the parents’ names, the names of the children
Terms of the contract: There are two terms in a contract that are enforceable in court –
Time – The hours and days you are open
Money – How much parents owe you for your services: when payment is due, late fees, registration fees, field trip fees, etc.
Termination procedure: How will the contract end
Signatures: Both parents (if around) and yours
Thank you!
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Originally posted by AmyKidsCo View PostOnly a contract holds up in court, that's why you need the things Tom Copeland lists as essential (time & money). You can have the parents sign that they'll follow the handbook, but it's not enforceable in court.
So anything I want to hold up in court I should add on contract 👍 thank you!
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Originally posted by Cat Herder View PostAre you asking how to add things to your contract without having to have the parents agree and sign? So updating without their informed consent?
I may not be completely understanding your question.
I was just wondering how to get parents to sign agreeing to my policy handbook without having to add everything to a contract as well. I understand now that certain things like price and hours are contract worthy.
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Originally posted by MissLisa08 View PostSo anything I want to hold up in court I should add on contract 👍 thank you!
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