Just an FYI too! if this is how you have been going for some time now? (some months you don't pay her at all?) consider your self extreamly lucky. Most providers have a weekly/monthly charge to keep the child in care. I personally allow one full week no pay per year. (of course, I don;t charge when I am closed) but other than that one week and the time I close for vaca....people have to pay the minimum due or I fill the spot.