What To Do With Day Care Mom!!! Early morning Vent!! Sheesh!!!

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Originally Posted by torontokids

I understand that you are new but my recommendation to you is that you figure this all out first before sending a note to parents. You may be coming off a bit wishy washy to parents as first it was monthly now weekly payments. Then it was end of week and now beginning of week. Figure out what works for you and stick to it! Also, you need to stand your ground. If a parent said to me "we'll see" I would say, no, this is my policy, payments are now made weekly on Mondays and children can't be dropped off without payment on Monday. Then you don't accept into care until paid. You are in charge.

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I've been at this for four years and am still figuring out what works for me and what doesn't. I think it's okay to change your mind. Just be honest with parents that you're learning and things may change with more experience and knowledge. :)

I don't understand why this would be an issue. You really have to learn to pick your battles in this business. I love my clients that pay at the first of the month for 4 weeks or the families that pay every 2 weeks because that's when they get paid and my family that pays weekly is the one that annoys be because I have to make so many more receipts and do so much more addition. :laugh: I hate math.

all but one of my parents pay me weekly, they pay the Friday for the next week in care, you don't pay don't bother coming on Monday for daycare because you have not paid for the care.

This mom sounds horribly disrespectful, not only the paying issue but showing up constantly before you open is showing she has no respect for your time. I won't open my door before I open, I am still taking care of things for the day, eating my breakfast and taking care of my own child before she has to share me with 5 other children.