Child Care Service Agreement

The childcare provider that enters the Child Care Service Agreement can be an individual or an organization. Individuals providing childcare under this agreement can include babysitters, nannies, and au pairs, while organizations can be after-school or daycare services.

Besides the service and compensation details, the Child Care Service Agreement can define potential additional expenses, their reimbursement method, and if the Provider can use any of the Client's facilities while providing the service. 

The Child Care Service Agreement can contain additional clauses that ensure the client's and the provider's greater protection. A confidentiality clause prohibits the Provider from sharing information about the Client, which extends to the parents or guardians of the children receiving the care and the children themselves.

A Duty of Care clause specifies a standard of childcare that the Provider will need to abide by, while a Limitation of Liability can protect the Provider from eventual lawsuits under specific circumstances.

It would be best to create and sign this document in its final form before the Provider's work begins. Both parties should first discuss all terms and conditions and define their relationship. However, signing a Child Care Service Agreement before providing the service isn't mandatory. It's perfectly acceptable to create the agreement after the Provider has started to care for the children. Even if signed after the fact, this document can clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties in more detail.

Regarding compensation, it would be best if the Child Care Service Agreement covered all instances that could cause a potential dispute. Of course, the compensation outlined in the agreement will include the service price and payment frequency. However, the contract should also note if tax is added or included, whether the Provider requires a deposit, and if late payments have interest.