Inquiries from clients looking to secure a spot a year in advance?

[mickyc]

I get a $200 deposit and I use it towards the families first 2 weeks of care. I have only had 1 family that gave me issues with paying but I did finally get my money within a month. I ask for 3 week's notice now if a family leaves.

I agree with 5LM - I took part-time before and would not do it again.

Have a good contract in place and renew it yearly. There will be things that come up over the year that you will want to change. Get paid in advance!! I also think it is a good idea to have a late payment fee, a late pick up fee, an NSF fee. Also have it in your contract that if these things happen that it could cause care to be terminated.

Also stick to your guns, do not let people walk all over you, do not do favours for people and most importantly visit this website often! We are here to help!