Home daycare childcare garderie nepean/ottawa PARENT / CAREGIVER CONTRACT
PARENT / CAREGIVER CONTRACT
THIS
CONTRACT made on the ___________ day of _________________ 20 ___
BETWEEN
___________________
AND _______________(hereafter know as the
“parent(s)”)
AND
Irene
Nicole Coulombe (hereafter known as the “ Caregiver”); for caregiving services
for
______________________________
( hereafter known as the “Child”)
HOURS
1.1 The daycare is open Mon-Fri
from
1.2 Drop off and pick up:
Parents will drop child off
______________________at caregivers home.
If parents are running late it is their responsibility to drop the child
off to the
caregiver at any such location the
daycare may be, at that time. Parents shall
pick children up at the caregiver’s
home. The caregiver reserves the right to
leave a note telling parents where the
daycare is at that time i.e. Park ,
mcdonalds ect.Parents will pick up
children there.
1.3 Overtime care is provided at the rate of $8.00 per hour with one hour
minimum.To be paid separately from the usual fee payment by
the next fee
payment date.The Parent(s) shall
notify the Caregiver of any anticipated
Overtime a minimum of 48 hours in advance,
the Caregiver reserves the right to
decline any overtime offered.
1.4 The late fee of $10.00 per20
minutes(with a 20 minute minimum) no receipt, will be charged to those parents
who have not picked up their child/ren by
2. FEE PAYMENT
2.1 The home care fee is
_____ per week/day to be paid every two
weeks in advance. If additional days are required to a part-time agreement,
each additional day shall be :$38 per day 0r $30 per 1/2 day(under4 hours Either cash or cheque is acceptable, to be paid the Friday
before the two weeks of care.**A fee of twenty-five dollars will be charged for
any cheques returned non sufficient funds. A $5 per day fee shall be charged
for payments in excess of 3 days late.
2.2 Receipts will be issued at year end.
3. VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
3.1 The Caregiver
takes two weeks paid summer vacation per year with a minimum one-month
notice. As well, the Caregiver takes paid vacation during the period December
24th to January 1st (inclusive) .
3.2 The caregiver will be paid for the following holidays when the daycare
is
NOT open:
New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter
Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day
Civic Holiday, Labour Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
3.3 If the parent terminates the
childcare arrangements mentioned above, before the 2 week summer vacation
period, the parent agrees to compensate for the lost vacation pay, which is accumulated
at the rate of one day @ month from the previous September.
4. ILLNESS / ABSENCE / APPOINTMENTS
4.1 If the Caregiver cannot
provide service for the day, due to her illness, the Parent(s) will be notified
by 6:30 a.m. Full payment is still required, up to a maximum of 4 (four) days
per calendar year.
4.2 In the event of the child’s
absence (due to illness or any other reason ) the Caregiver will be notified by
4.3 If the child becomes ill during the day, the Parent(s) agree to pick
the child up
as soon as possible. Full payment is still required.
4.4 In the event of prolonged illness
by either child or caregiver , both parties agree to negotiate a reasonable
alternative.
4.5 A child who is ill at home
or is sent home with a high fever or
intestinal infection (including
2-3 loose or discolored stools)
cannot return to the Home Care Centre
for at least 24 hours unless a doctor’s note is provided saying different.
4.6 Two (2) weeks notice will be
given for medical/dental appointments for the Caregiver. The Caregiver will do
her best to make alternate arrangements on these occasions.
4.7 The Parent will be required
to give written consent before any medication is administered, including cough
medicines, tempra/tylenol.
4.8 If your Child is not well
enough to go outside, she/he is too ill to spend the day at the Home Care Centre. It is unfair to the other children to be
house bound all day for the sake of a sick child. Your child will reap the benefit of this
policy when another child in the Home Care Centre is ill.
5. SAFETY
STANDARD/ACCIDENTS
5.1 In the event of an accident, the Caregiver will attempt to
inform the parent(s)
as soon as possible.
5.2 The Caregiver may take the Child on outings. The Parent(s) will be informed
of any special trips; (Experimental
Farm, Library) and will be expected to pay
admission/enrollment fee for the
child if one is required.
5.3 For any vehicle trips the Caregiver will ensure that the child rides in
a proper
car seat.
5.4 As an experienced professional, the Caregiver agrees to maintain high
safety
standards by providing:
a) A
childproof home that is safe and allows the child to freely explore her/his
environment with as little restriction as possible.
b)
On-going safety checks on all equipment/toys used.
c) High level
of supervision through constant interaction without interfering with the
Child’s right to explore and grow freely in a safe environment.
5.5 The parent(s) acknowledge(s) that if the Home Care Centre is as
described in
Section 5, Clause 5.4 and that in
the event of an accident, the Caregiver is in
no
way liable.
6. PROGRAM
6.1 The Caregiver agrees to
establish and maintain a happy, loving and stimulating relationship and
environment with/for the Child.
6.2 The Caregiver will not use
any form of corporal punishment with the child when disciplining the
Child. She will use communication with
the child, or redirection, or a time-out period when dealing with disruptive behavior.
6.3 The Caregiver will develop a
program for the child that is flexible and suited to the child’s individual
needs, personality and level of ability.
The Caregiver agrees to assess these factors regularly and to change the
program based on the Child’s development.
6.4 The Caregiver will provide snacks and a nutritious lunch for the child.
7. PARENT/CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION
7.1 The Caregiver agrees to
maintain daily verbal communication with the Parents(s) to outline the Child’s eating,
sleeping and behavioral habits. This
will also include any milestones reached or program changes as a result of the
Child’s achievements and development.
7.2 The Parent(s) agree to keep the caregiver informed by noting any
relevant
information(illness, sleeping,
eating and behavioral habits) so the Caregiver
can adjust her daily program
accordingly.
7.3 The parent(s) and the Caregiver agree to maintain an open, honest
relationship
and to discuss any problems at the
earliest possible stage.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 The Parent(s) agree(s) to provide:
1) Two
complete changes of clothes in a large Ziploc bag.
2) One
pair of slippers.
3)
Splash suit , snowsuit , boots , mittens , hats (as required)
4) Bottles
and infant foods (as required) , including whole milk
5) A
car seat or booster seat when required
6) Any
special security items (blankets, toys, pacifiers, if needed)
7)
Diapers as required , as well as wet wipes
8) A toothbrush
or gauze pads for infants
9) A
bathing suit, water shoes, towel and t-shirt during summer months
10) Two boxes of Kleenex each fall
11) Sun screen
12) Infant seat as needed
13) Infant carrier as needed
8.2 If someone other than the
Parent(s) is picking up the Child, the Caregiver must be notified
beforehand. If the Caregiver has any
concern about this person, the Caregiver will contact the parent(s) for
verification.
9. DURATION AND TERMINATION
9.1 This contract is effective from ______ of ________ _____, to ________
of
_____
Re-negotiation of this contract may
take place at the end of the contract
period. Payment for the first two
weeks of care is required upon signing of this
contract. This fee is non-refundable
and must be dated the same day as the
contract.
9.2 There will be a 30 day trial for all
children new to the daycare. At any
time during this 30 day period
either party may terminate this contract
without any penalties or money
owing.
9.2 Sixty(60)days’ written notice of termination must be supplied by
either party
to terminate this contract. If the Parent(s) fail(s) to provide (60)
days’ notice
of
termination the Caregiver shall receive two (2) month’s fee
payment. If
the Caregiver fails to provide Sixty (60) days’
notice of termination the
Caregiver will be responsible for
providing suitable arrangements that are
acceptable to the Parent(s).
10. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THIS CONTRACT
10.1 Changes and/or additions to be made to this contract must be signed by
both
parties concerned and a copy of the changes/additions attached to
each copy
of the contract.
Parties
concerned have read and understand the conditions of employment and agree to
abide by them.
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(PARENT)
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(PARENT)
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(CAREGIVER)
Irene
Nicole Coulombe
SIGNED
THIS __________ DAY OF _________ _______
