I have to address my payment policies with a client today at pick up. I'm looking for you to confirm that I am more then fair with what I charge and what I don't charge for. I know most of you have a much different fee structure then I do, I'm not looking for critique on how I charge my clients. I just want to make sure I'm being more then fair with my fees. A little confidence boost before I go into this confrontation.

I do not charge for sick time taken by the client or any time the daycare is closed. I give all clients 1 week vacation time at no cost per calendar year. Once a client uses up the 5 days for time off (without being sick) then I charge 1/2 of the regular fees per day they remove their child.

I have a client who has used their 5 days plus and has only given payment for the time their child has attended care, not the extra time off. I hate, as most of us do, dealing with money issues with our clients. So, I'm just looking for that extra little confidence boost going into tonight's conversation.

thanks everyone!