You will need to sign a contract and agree on payments before your child starts. Take time to make sure that you have considered and spoken with the childcare provider about any registration fees or deposits. Any additional charges? These could relate to any of the following and should be made clear at the beginning of the placement with all invoices breaking down the charging structure.
- Outings
- Nappies
- Baby wipes
- Sun cream
- Snacks
- Meals
- Drinks
Are you going to pay using Tax Free Childcare or Childcare Vouchers? You will need to check your childcare provider has signed up to the schemes.
Holidays and sickness
- What days, sessions, hours will your child be attending?
- What if you are late picking up your child?
- What if your child is unable to attend due to sickness?
- Are the hours flexible to accommodate any hospital or therapist appointments?
- If your child is attending a childminder what happens if the childminder is ill?
Giving notice
How much notice do you or the childcare provider have to give. Does this need to be in writing?