The employment contract of a licensed home nanny

You will soon sign the employment contract of your childcare assistant, Welcome to the world of employers! But there is still the administrative side to deal with.   

In this folder you will find everything you always wanted to know about the contract with your childcare provider, that you didn't dare ask. 

Why an employment contract in the first place?

First and foremost for the safety of your child during care.  
Thanks to the employment contract, your employee is declared, you can be sure that you will receive tax credits towards your childcare expenses. 
When drafting a contract, licensed childcare providers must provide their employers parents, certificates of professional liability insurance and that of their vehicle.

What are the other interests in drafting a contract?

Apart from the security side the contract, you may, throughout the care period, encounter difficulties that can become big conflicts.

If the employment contract is sufficiently detailed about the issues that oppose you, you'll find it easier to get through to your childcare provider, showing her the clauses she signed.

The terms of the employment contract between you and your childcare assistant.

What are the terms to be included in the contract of your childcare provider? There are many, it is true. Between calculating the monthly payment, sicks days, holidays. The list is not exhaustive since it can also include provisions concerning the child's surroundings and well-being.

Childcare provider contract.

Looking for a template for a home daycare contract? top-nanny has thought of everything and has put together some examples. Often the home childcare provider will have her own contract prepared but make sure you add anything you feel may be "missing".