Payment Question

When I ran my in home daycare, I had in my contract 3 or more days was full time, 2 or less was part time. If they were sick or something then it was full time pay. I didn't choose to take the time off, they did. If it was planned ahead of time, it was half price. That way I still made something but they didn't feel jaded. KWIM? If I choose to take time off, I would work out something. I did it based on how much I make daily. If it was one day, then it was a one day discount, and so on. I think that you are in the right and if she questions it, show her the contract she signed. Help her to understand that you are not choosing to take the time off, she is. Most of the time they understand. Good luck.

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Oh the irony... I just had the same situation with one of my parents. From one child care provider to another make her pay you the $125 for this week and since you already told her no payment next week stick to that. Remind her of the contract that she signed and hold your ground. I feel like some of the parents that I work with (present and past) do not think of me as running a business. Therefor they think that my rates are neogotiable(sp?). They are not. I did give a family a break this week and only charged half price b/c the child will not be here any this week. Please learn from my mistakes stick to your contract, I have made exceptions for people in the past and all it did was create a situation where they felt like they could ask for more exceptions in the future. Trust me I know. The same family that I gave a break to this week expected the break this year b/c I was nice and gave them one last year so now it is just expected. This family has been repeatedly late with payment with no consequences and it is getting worse. Please stick to the contract.If you would like to talk more please call me anytime. I will send you my number in a private message. I hope this helps.

Bethany~

Your are not in the wrong at all. If she signed the contract she should know that she still needs to pay you. My child stays with a lady in her home and we signed the same contract stating that if my son is not there due to a reason I have then I still pay her. That is her business and I have to respect that. I know you don't want to her hurt feeling or be negative but you also have to stand strong and let her know that this is your way of making money and doing a business! Hopefully she will understand and there will be no hurt feelings! Thank care and Merry Christmas

I pay full price for daycare no matter what. She needs to understand this is your income. Its hard, but it is reality. She needs to respect you & the commitment she made.
Good Luck!!

Hi Bethany,
We used home child care when my son was younger and we had to pay for our time even when we didn't attend. That is very standard policy and the fact that you were even willing to give her a break was very nice of you in the first place.
I know it can be uncomfortable, but the bottom line is that you are a business and I hope your client can respect that. Good luck.
R.

My 2 boys attend a Center Based child care facility/private school that has the same policy as you. If I choose to take vacation, have a sick child, the weather is bad and I keep them home etc. then that is my choice but I still pay, it is what was agreed upon! Furthermore, if I don’t pay each week by Tuesday, I am assessed a late fee as is everyone at the facility.

I would explain to her that this is your business and this is what you agreed to, she will find the same thing anywhere unless she has family babysitting :-) Don't let her take advantage of you!

Good Luck!
E.