Day Care Contract

1. CONTRACTED HOURS. The Provider shall provide child care services and the Parent(s) shall pay for such services as follows: Monday: 0900 through 1300 Tuesday: 0900 through 1300 Wednesday: 0900 through 1300 Thursday: 0900 through 1300 Friday: 0900 through 1300 This schedule shall be in effect unless terminated sooner by one of the parties in accordance with this Contract. The Parent(s) shall pay child care fees based on the above schedule at the rates specified below. Child care fees will not be adjusted for late arrival, early pickup, or missed days, except as provided in this Contract.

2. FEES FOR FULL-TIME CHILD CARE. Child care fees for "Full-Time" prescheduled child care are $150.00 per week. Full-Time child care is defined to be 20 or more hours per week. Child care fees are due and payable regardless of the child(ren)'s attendance.

3. FEES FOR UNSCHEDULED CHILD CARE. Child care fees for any unscheduled hours are $0.00 per week, or if less than 1 week, $0.00 per day, or if less than 1 day, $15.00 per hour.

4. TIMING AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. The Parent(s) shall pay child care fees on or before the Friday day of each week. Payments may be made by credit card. Credit card(s) which will be accepted are: Discover, Master Card and Visa. In addition, if fees are not paid in full and on time, the Parent(s) agrees to pay a $30.00 per day late fee. If fees are not paid within 2 days, the child(ren) will not be allowed to attend the facility until payment is received in full. If any payment obligation under this Contract is not paid when due, the Parent(s) agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees, whether or not a lawsuit is commenced as part of the collection process.

5. REGISTRATION FEE. The Parent(s) shall pay $100.00 per child as an initial registration fee when this Contract is signed. The registration fee is nonrefundable and is not applied to any child care fees.

6. OVERTIME FEES. The Parent(s) agrees to pay overtime fees of $5.00 per minute if the child(ren) is not picked up by the scheduled time as noted above. If the child(ren) is not picked up within 5 minutes after the scheduled time, the per minute overtime fee will start accruing from the scheduled time. This overtime fee shall be paid when the Parent(s) picks up the child(ren).

7. TRIAL PERIOD AND TERMINATION OF CHILD CARE. The first Two Weeks of enrollment in A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC is considered a "trial period." Child care may be terminated by either the Provider or the Parent(s) during this trial period without advance notice. After the trial period has passed, child care may be terminated by the Provider or the Parent(s) only by providing the other party with two weeks advance written notice. If the Parent(s) fails to provide two weeks advance written notice, the Parent(s) agrees to pay the regular scheduled fees for the two weeks or portion of such two weeks immediately after such notice during which the Provider had no notice of such termination. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC retains the right to terminate this Contract without notice for the following reasons: - The child(ren)'s behavior is destructive, uncontrollable, violent, or threatening to the other children or providers at the care facility. This determination is made in the sole discretion of the Provider. - A Parent's behavior is threatening or abusive to the other children or providers at the care facility. - Child care fees are 2 days or more delinquent. - The child(ren) is absent for 5 days or more without reasonable explanation or payment from the Parent(s). - Parent is uncooperative with any concerns of developmental delays. Parents not who do not disclose a diagnosis of any kind. Parents picking up their learners late more than twice. All terminations of this type can be made effective immediately.

8. AUTHORITY TO PICK UP CHILD. The following person(s) has authority to pick up the child (ren):

9. EMERGENCY CONTACTS. In case of an emergency, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will first try to reach the Parent(s). If the Parent(s) cannot be reached, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will then contact the following person(s) in the order listed below:

10. MEDICAL TREATMENT. If the child(ren) becomes ill, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will first try to reach the Parent(s). If the Parent(s) cannot be reached, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC may contact the child(ren)'s physician:

A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC is authorized to provide the physician or a representative of the physician with the following medical information:

In case of a medical emergency, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC shall obtain the necessary emergency medical care for the child(ren), including but not limited to transportation to an emergency room. The Parent(s) agrees to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with any medical care provided to the child(ren), including the cost of transportation.

11. SICK CHILD POLICY. If the child(ren) exhibits any of the symptoms listed below, the child(ren) shall not attend the child care facility until the symptoms are no longer exhibited or unless the Parent(s) has obtained a statement from the child's doctor stating that the child is not contagious. The final decision as to whether a child will be admitted to the child care facility will be made in the sole discretion of the Provider. a. Fever of 100.4 degrees F b. Persistent diarrhea c. Continuous coughing d. Irregular breathing e. Unusual rashes f. Vomiting g. Yellowish color to the eyes or skin h. Swallowing difficulty i. Persistent and/or excessive crying j. Discharge from eyes or ears k. Excessive drowsiness l. Lice m. Communicable diseases n. Earache o. Any illness in which staff feel the child should not participate. If the child(ren) exhibits any of these symptoms while present at the child care facility, the Parent(s) will be notified and shall immediately remove the child(ren). The child(ren) may be isolated from the other children at the child care facility until the Parent(s) arrives. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC agrees to notify the Parent(s) of any contagious diseases about which the Provider has knowledge that the child(ren) may have been exposed to while at the child care facility. The Parent(s) agrees to inform A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC of any illness or problem of the child(ren) that might affect other children at the child care facility. The Parent(s) agrees to provide a medical report describing the child(ren)'s personal medical history to A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC prior to the child(ren)'s first day of care. The Parent(s) shall be responsible to arrange for alternate care if the child(ren) is unable to attend as provided in this Contract. Child care fees will not be adjusted for the days a sick child does not attend the child care facility.

12. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY PARENT(S). The Parent(s) shall provide the following items to A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC for the benefit of the child(ren) whenever reasonably requested by A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC: Diapers, Wipes, and clothing. In addition, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC may request that the Parent (s) supply a specific item for the benefit of the child(ren) from time to time.

13. ITEMS SUPPLIED BY A MOTHER'S TOUCH EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE SERVICES, LLC. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC shall provide lunch and a mid-afternoon snack as well as All items needed for the normal preschool program. Diaper, Wipes, Pull-Ups can be furnished for an additonal cost.

14. SUBSTITUTE CHILD CARE. If A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC is temporarily unable to provide child care services due to reasons beyond its reasonable control, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC may, but has no obligation to, arrange for a substitute child care provider with qualifications similar to the Provider's. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will use its best efforts to provide the Parent(s) with reasonable advance notice of the need for such substitute care, the name of the substitute provider, and the hours that the substitute will provide care.

15. HOLIDAYS/VACATIONS. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will not provide child care on any federal holidays. The child care fees will not be adjusted for these federal holidays during which A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC's facility is closed. In addition, A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC will not provide child care on the following days: Winter Break From Christmas until day after New Years Spring Break (5 days) in April - 30 day notice of closing week 10 paid sick days a year. Summer Break (5 days) in July - 30 day notice of closing week Fall Break (5 days) in October - Will always be the week in which the 8th falls. 2 days a year for professional development. 2 weeks notice will be given 50% discount is given for full week breaks. The child care fees will be reduced proportionately for the days during which A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC's facility is closed. The Parent(s) is responsible for arranging for alternate child care for closings when the Provider is attending training classes and for emergency closings due to severe weather. The child care fees will not be adjusted for such closings. The Parent(s) shall provide A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC with 2 weeks advance written notice of expected family vacations. The child care fees will be adjusted for the time period that a child does not attend because of a family vacation. If timely notice is provided, the child care fees will be reduced by 50 percent for the period of time that the child(ren) is on vacation with his/her family.

16. MODIFICATION OF TERMS. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC shall be entitled to change any of the terms in this Contract, including but not limited to fees, by providing the Parent(s) with 30 days advance written notice of such changes.

17. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Children are expected to treat all property located at the facility with respect, including but not limited to toys and furniture. The Parent(s) agrees to pay for the accidental or willful destruction of any property located at the facility, whether owned by A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC or any other person, at the replacement cost, if such destruction was, in the sole opinion of A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC, caused by the child.

18. DISCIPLINE. A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC reserves the right to discipline a child when necessary. Discipline consists of: 1) Positive Reinforcement 2) Being Simple and Direct 3) A trip to the Feel Good Area 4) Use of the word No 5) Redirection 6) Setting and redefining limits 7) Warning Phone Call 8) Pick-up

19. CONSTRUCTION. Words and phrases in this Contract shall be construed as in the singular or plural number, and as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to the context.

20. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Contract is found invalid, the parties agree to sever the invalid portion of the Contract while the remainder of the Contract remains valid and enforceable.

21. BINDING EFFECT. This Contract shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and to the executors, personal representatives, heirs, and successors of the parties.

22. AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, AND WAIVER. Except for changes initiated by the Provider as permitted in this Contract, no amendment, modification, or waiver of any condition, provision, or term in this Contract shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the parties and specifying with particularity the extent and nature of such amendment, modification, or waiver.

23. MERGER. Prior agreements made by the parties are deemed to be merged into this Contract.

24. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign its interest under this Contract except that the Provider may assign its interest to an entity controlled by A Mother's Touch Early Education and Childcare Services, LLC.

25. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of North Carolina.