One off childcare

[MandyW]

Hi,

I have parents who wants a 'one off' afternoon, seems a bit silly to me to fill in all the paperwork for this What would you all do??

[bunyip]

I know it's a pain, but I'd fill in at least the bare minimum of paperwork to ensure I was insured and street-legal.

And with any luck, they'll love you so much they'll be back again to makeit even more worthwhile.

[loocyloo]

i created a form that has parent & childs details on it, emergency contact, dr, permission to go in the car and a space for any other details

i use it for one off/temporary care.

i also ensure that i receive payment in advance, ideally as soon as booking is made, or at the very latest, when child arrives!

[MandyW]

i created a form that has parent & childs details on it, emergency contact, dr, permission to go in the car and a space for any other details

i use it for one off/temporary care.

i also ensure that i receive payment in advance, ideally as soon as booking is made, or at the very latest, when child arrives!

This is fantastic!! Thanks Am I OK to use this being with NCMA?

[dette]

would i still be insured if i use this .im with NCMA

[bunyip]

This is fantastic!! Thanks Am I OK to use this being with NCMA?

Strictly speaking, NCMA say they can't support a contract that isn't on their stationery. Mind you, I've had this conversation with them and pointed out that their stationery lacks flexibility when parents want an arrangement that's not the same every week.

I don't expect to have to get NCMA legal department to chase arrears for me cos I don't allow parents to get into arrears. I take payment in advance, in full, on time, every time. No payment = no care, with no exceptions. I include a contract item that I may refuse care immediately in such circumstances. I do this for all contracts, but I'd particularly recommend it for one-offs and ad hoc care, as you know they're not exactly depending on you in future for on-going provision. If they want to use, abuse and run, there is very little to stop them. But parents can only get away with what we allow them to.

[MandyW]

Yeah, I thought that, with it only being one afternoon, and payment upfront then I wont need them anyway! Thanks again