She wants to pay me on a different day than everyone else -- should I let her?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I'm shocked actually. I have never ever had a parent ask to pay on a different day and they certainly have never asked to have a different payday than all the other parents. Here, every 2nd Friday payment is due, no exceptions. If they don't pay, their child doesn't come until the bill is paid. I charge two weeks in advance so that I am not providing a service first and than not getting paid.

I would put the note in her bag explaining that these are the paydays and that there are no exceptions to this. If she is not willing to abide by the contract she will have to find alternate care.

I make up a letter every year with all the payment days on it and give this to each new family so that they always know. I also list the stats on this letter so they are informed well ahead of time. I know that some of my parents find the dc bill huge but that isn't my problem. If they have signed on with me they know that this is the fee I charge and they have to pay it.