I run a daycare in Saskatchewan. I had previous discussions with the parent about some issues/social problems that I was trying to improve with the older child. After our last conversation, I sensed that we would be parting ways in the near future. I received an email withdrawal of care a few days later. Originally, she provided a 30 day notice and I was going to continue care for the month as per my contract. I accepted her withdrawal and added that it is probably best in the long run as I was not sure if I would be able to do anything different to help the eldest daughter thrive in our home. She had already been here two months and her unhappiness was weighing on all of us. This is something we had already discussed over the phone. She then decided to terminate care immediately even though I was very willing to make it work for the remainder of the 30 days. Our contract stated that if there were not 30 days notice, that payment in lieu for the 30 day period had to be paid in full. Her ex-husband paid his portion but she is refusing to pay hers. She states that because I am not yet licensed with the city here, that our contract is null and void. My husband, a fellow caregiver, and a city police officer thinks she is still required to pay me. I am not sure what to do next. I have said that I will hold her 2013 Childcare Tax Receipt until the fee is paid in full. I am wondering who to contact to determine if the contract is still valid or if she is right and she does not have to pay me?? Any advice???