Dcm doesnt want to pay

[Inspired by Reggio]

Uggg tough situation to be in for sure!

I have yet to have an issue in my own business but from my centre experience and reading stories like this just reiterates why I am grateful ensure that I get a security deposit that matches the amount of notice I want to be given on MY end and I also agree to give the 'same amount of notice' should I need to terminate if they choose NOT to attend during that notice period cause they are pissed off or whatever well that is fine ~ they have already PAID me for it and that is their choice to use it or not as long as the service was available to them ~ kinda like how when you rent an apartment and you move out of it early the landlord still keeps the last months rent you paid cause the apartment was there for you to use you just chose not to

A security deposit in advance also gives me the option that if I just want a client GONE without giving notice but they have not 'violated the contract' to warrant grounds they are just not a match than I have the option to make an exception and just 'refund' their deposit in 'lieu of notice' and have care be done on my terms.

Hope you are able to find a resolution you are both happy with ~ but my guess is that she will be leaving your care before you anticipated and without the payment you are hoping for leaving you the choice to suck it up or try to chase her for funds she feels she does not owe you because you terminated the agreement

[gramma]

Uggg tough situation to be in for sure!

I have yet to have an issue in my own business but from my centre experience and reading stories like this just reiterates why I am grateful ensure that I get a security deposit that matches the amount of notice I want to be given on MY end and I also agree to give the 'same amount of notice' should I need to terminate if they choose NOT to attend during that notice period cause they are pissed off or whatever well that is fine ~ they have already PAID me for it and that is their choice to use it or not as long as the service was available to them ~ kinda like how when you rent an apartment and you move out of it early the landlord still keeps the last months rent you paid cause the apartment was there for you to use you just chose not to

A security deposit in advance also gives me the option that if I just want a client GONE without giving notice but they have not 'violated the contract' to warrant grounds they are just not a match than I have the option to make an exception and just 'refund' their deposit in 'lieu of notice' and have care be done on my terms.

Hope you are able to find a resolution you are both happy with ~ but my guess is that she will be leaving your care before you anticipated and without the payment you are hoping for leaving you the choice to suck it up or try to chase her for funds she feels she does not owe you because you terminated the agreement

Your probably right Reggio but I do have a one week deposit that was provided at contract signing. I used to do a 2 week deposit but in my case at the time that my clients were signing on i was changing my daycare from a before and after school program to one for little ones. I had tons of experience because i did little ones for 15 years prior to the b/a school kids. I didnt have a playroom set up or anything just my word that I would create a stimulating environment. I felt at the time that 1 week deposit was sufficent given that they had to trust what I said as I could offer no visuals. That will change for anyone new coming into care.

If she doesnt come back, i'm fine with it. I will consider small claims court but most likely will just enjoy the fact that she will have a difficult time finding someone else to do the hours that she wants. Not nice I know, but karma is a bitch.