I know the whole go to court, put them in collections is within our rights but really you have to think if the hassles are worth it unless it is a steady occurrence for your daycare. In 28 years I can count the number of times on one hand I was actually stiffed of end of term money. I would look at a situation like this and realize I am the one that wants the child gone so it is better to play my card and that is instead of asking for pay for the full 4 weeks to cover notice but child can come during that time I would say bye bye tonight with a bag of stuff to hand them and call it even - I get two weeks with no child and payment for two weeks which I already have. I do not want child back given his behavior since he is not a good fit for the daycare. I want him gone so I can move on and get ready to welcome someone that works with my group.