Childcare Enrollment Agreement Template
What's inside
- Center and family information sections with all required identifying fields
- Enrollment terms including start date, scheduled days/hours, and classroom placement
- Tuition and fee schedule with rates, due dates, late fees, and sibling discount clause
- Attendance and illness exclusion policies with common symptom exclusion list
- Late pickup fee structure and escalation policy
- Health requirements for immunization records and medication administration
- Authorization sections for emergency medical treatment, pickup list, and photo release
- Termination clause and notice period requirements for both parties
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TLDR
A customizable enrollment agreement template for licensed childcare centers covering tuition terms, policies, health requirements, and withdrawal procedures. Every enrolled family should have a signed agreement on file — it protects your program legally and sets clear expectations before the first day of care.
How to Use This Template
Fill in every bracketed field before presenting this agreement to families. Do not leave brackets in the final version — they indicate required customization. Have your attorney review the payment terms, termination clause, and liability language before using this agreement.
[CENTER NAME] Childcare Enrollment Agreement
Part 1: Center Information
Center Name: [CENTER NAME] License Number: [STATE LICENSE NUMBER] Address: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP] Phone: [MAIN PHONE NUMBER] Email: [ADMINISTRATIVE EMAIL] Director: [DIRECTOR NAME]
Childcare Enrollment Agreement Template
Customizable enrollment agreement for licensed childcare centers. Covers tuition terms, health requirements, attendance policies, and withdrawal procedures.
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Q&A
What should a childcare enrollment agreement include?
A complete enrollment agreement should cover the child's enrollment terms (start date, schedule, classroom), tuition and fee structure, payment due dates, late payment and returned payment fees, illness exclusion policies, late pickup fees, authorized pickup persons, health and immunization requirements, photo release authorization, emergency medical treatment authorization, and termination terms for both family-initiated and center-initiated withdrawal.
Q&A
Is a childcare enrollment agreement legally binding?
A signed enrollment agreement is a contract and is generally enforceable. However, the enforceability of specific provisions — such as tuition during termination notice periods — depends on your state's laws. Have an attorney in your state review your enrollment agreement before using it to ensure the payment and termination clauses meet your state's consumer protection requirements.