If you’re preparing to hire a nanny, putting together a childcare contract will ensure both parties are clear about everything from job duties to wages. If you’re not sure what you should put in your childcare contract with your nanny, check this basic list to make sure you have all the important items covered:

Spell out the hours you expect your nanny to work.

Include the benefits, if any. These items can include paid vacation days, health insurance, and sick days.

Include job duties down to specific items. Make sure you and your nanny have discussed household duties such as whether or not she’ll be doing laundry, cooking, and cleaning in the home. If she will be taking care of the household, include those duties in the childcare contract.

Include the specific wages and when you expect to pay them. For instance, if your nanny can expect payment on the 1st and 15th of each month, note it in the childcare contract.

Include verbiage about every special situation you can think of. For instance, if you expect your nanny to drive your child to and from preschool, note whether you’ll be covering gas expenses and for how much.