Lil Sprouts Daycare

48881 Sugarbush Chesterfield, MI 48047

(586) 557-6796

Contract
This contract is between the parties below, hereinafter client, and Heather
Schichtel, hereinafter provider, for child care services provided for the
child(ren) listed below. It is effective on the ________ day of
___________________________ 20___________.
Child Care Provider
Lil Sprouts Daycare
Heather Schichtel
48881 Sugarbush Chesterfield, MI 48047
586-557-6796
lilsproutsdaycare@yahoo.com
Client
Name of second parent/guardian: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ______________ Work Phone:______________ Home Phone:___________
E-mail: ______________________________________________
Employers name/address:____________________________________________________
Drivers License: ___________________________ SSN:
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Client
Name of second parent/guardian: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________ Work Phone:______________ Cell Phone:_____________
E-mail: ______________________________________________
Employers name/address:____________________________________________________
Drivers License: ___________________________ SSN:
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Child(ren) Covered by This Contract

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Name of child: _____________________________________

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Date of birth: _________

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Care Arrangements:
Normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm.
The clients scheduled pick up and drop off times are further defined
below. This insures that the provider remains in compliance with
capacity and ratio licensing requirements.

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Thursday
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Full Time/Part Time/Drop In

Due to the limits placed by the DHS/licensing, the provider can only
provide care for 6 children, including her own. Therefore, part time
contracts may be terminated without notice should a full time spot be
needed. The part time client will be given the option to pay the full
time rate/enroll full time.

Rates and Payments

Tuition Rates
Full time is $190.00 per week
Part time/Daily will be $50.00 per day

Payment Due Date

Childcare fees are due at pick-up time on the last day of care for the
following week.
Any fees accrued during the week will be due with the next tuition
payment.

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48881 Sugarbush Chesterfield, MI 48047
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Late Payment Fees and NSF Fees
There will be a $10.00/day fee for late payments/no call-no shows up to
a maximum of three days. After three days, the provider reserves the
right to terminate the contract. There will be a $50.00 charge for all
NSF checks/online payments. After the second occurrence, the provider
reserves to the right to refuse further checks.
Late Pickup Fees
The client will be responsible for a fee $1.00 per minute past the
operating hours of the daycare. This is to protect the providers family
time and routine.
Rate Increase
The provider reserves the right to raise rates not more than once
annually.
DHS Assistance
Provider will accept DHS subsidies after the parent has paid for the full
tuition for the week. Provider will bill DHS for the approved number of
hours and credit the clients account after payment is received.
Provider will supply client with copies of billing records/received
payment information upon request. Provider may require the client to
supply a work schedule. Client agrees to cooperate with provider and
DHS in the event of an investigation. Should it be determined that that
money is owed to DHS due to issues out of the providers control
(parent not at approved activity, etc), provider will hold client liable for
any monies owed. Should DHS cancel the clients assistance, client will
be responsible for full payment. Should the child be absent from care
(see below) and the client does not have any absence hours left, the
client will still be responsible for payment. Client will still be
responsible for a two week deposit and all applicable fees, should the
fees apply to the client.

Holidays, Vacations, and Absences

Provider Holidays/Vacations/Absences
The child care program will be closed on the following days each year
for which payment is required (part time families are responsible
for the day if it normally follows on their contracted day):

Memorial Day

Independence Day (July 4) (if it falls on a weekend, the Friday before or

Monday after will be taken)

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Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving

Good Friday

One day for yearly state-mandated training, ie CPR

Up to five sick days for the provider/family

The provider will not be open on the following days and payment is not
required:

The week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day

One-Two weeks in the summer TBA with at least one months notice,
if two weeks is taken, they will NOT be consecutive weeks
Up to three personal days for the provider

Client Holidays/Vacations/Absences
The client is responsible for payment for all of their familys vacations and
absences (including illness) as the provider is holding the childs spot and is
unable to fill it on short notice. The provider requests two weeks written
notice before a vacation or planned absence. Payment is required before any
vacation. Please notify the provider before care normally begins that the child
will not be attending. If the child is ill for an entire week, client must drop off
payment on the usual payment day (last day of care usually) to avoid late
fees.

Other Fees
Registration
The client will pay a registration/re-enrollment fee of $ 25.00 for
processing the paperwork required for enrollment and annual reenrollment plus the first weeks payment.
Fees for Extra Services and Food
The client will be responsible for bringing diapers/pull-ups to the
program.
Formula/Breast milk is required for as long as the child does not eat
regular table food with the rest of the children.
The provider will provide all snacks and meals to children eating regular
table food.
Charges for Damages
If the client/child/authorized pick up individual intentionally or
deliberately damages or misuses an item, the client will be responsible
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for the cost of the damage as determined by the provider.

Admission Procedure
Deposit
After signing the contract, the client is responsible for a two week
deposit. This deposit will pay for the final two weeks of care regardless
of future rate increases. Should the client change from part-time to fulltime status, a new contract will be signed and the deposit previously
paid by the client will be applied to the balance of the new deposit. The
deposit is non-refundable after the one week trial period. Provider will
refund the deposit or partial deposit for a part time client in the event
that the spot is needed for a full time family.
One Week Trial
The client and provider will use the first week of care as a trial. Either
party may terminate the contract within the first week for any reason.
The remaining weeks tuition and deposit will be refunded to the client.

Termination Procedure
Should the client decide to terminate care, they are required to give at
least two weeks written notice. The provider may terminate the
contract at will due to extreme circumstances but will make every effort
to give adequate notice. Should the client fail to give proper notice and
not use their deposit for the final two weeks, they agree to forfeit the
deposit.

Signatures
By signing this contract, the parent/legal guardian agrees to abide by
the written policies (in the parent handbook) of the provider. The
provider may amend the polices at any time by giving the parent/legal
guardian one week notice. Failure by the provider to enforce one or
more terms of the contract/policies does not waive the right of the
provider to enforce any other terms of the contract/polices.

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(586) 557-6796
Provider Signature:
Date:
Mother/Legal Guardian Signature:
Date:
Father/Legal Guardian Signature:
Date:
Cosigner Signature:
Date:
If the parent or legal guardian is under 18, the cosigner must sign this
agreement and act as a guarantor to the contract and agrees to be bound by
all financial terms.

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