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Issuing receipts

As someone who runs a home daycare, you will be expected to issue receipts to the parents of the children in your care. You should do this as soon as possible to give them time to file their income tax returns.

Here is a sample receipt form to help you. You can use any format you want, but this sample shows the information we need.

Example
Received from ______________________________________________
for caring for ___________________________________ (name of child)
the sum of $ _______________________________________________
for the period from ____________________ to ____________________
Services provided by _____________________________ (please print)
Address ___________________________________________________
Daycare provider's
  Social insurance number _____________________________________
Signature _______________________________ Date ______________