Last Weeks Deposits

[5 Little Monkeys]

If it doesn't say that the 4 weeks need to be paid than I don't think she has a case and I would allow them to finish off this week since they paid for it. Lesson learned and she needs to fix the wording in her contract.

I ask for a one week deposit to be used towards the last 4 paid weeks in care. A family could forfeit this and just leave I guess but I could also take them to small claims if I wanted.

If a parent thinks something bad is going on I can understand why they might forfeit the deposit and just leave though.

[mickyc]

My deposit is used for a families first weeks of care. I do not hold anything back. Now if this was me it would have told mom when she gave notice that 4 weeks is required meaning that she owes 4 weeks minus whatever deposit is being held. My contract also states I will not give receipts until all money owed is paid and that I will go through small claims court if need be

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Hi everyone

In her contract it states that all clients must place a last weeks deposit and give a four weeks notice if they want their deposit applied to their child's last week of care...Would you let them stay the rest of this week? What would you do differently?

They did exactly what the contract says! What is complaint?

"Give 4 weeks notice IF they want deposit applied to child's last week of care" means that if they don't care about the deposit, they don't need give 4 weeks notice. It her contract - they done exactly what she asked. Why she thinking of denying care for rest of week when client followed contract to the letter?

Not their fault that she meant something different.

The contract contradicts itself and is ambiguous. Won't be enforceable in court if not clear and consistent.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Hi everyone

I hope you had an amazing weekend! I just had a quick question...Very interested, I also had something similar also happen to me (the pregnant mom who wanted part time after her new baby arrived) so I would love to know what your thoughts are!

Update

I was told that the family wasn't too happy about not getting their deposits refunded even though they gave the provider a four day notice. In the contract it states clear as day that a four weeks notice is required in order to be able to apply the desposit to the last weeks of care. The family told the daycare provider that they noticed some scratch marks on the child's face and if she didn't return the money in one week they would take action ...how can a provider protect herself from something like this ?

Oops Emma H. Seems you give update from your "other" account Busy Bee where you pretend to be parent who is long time lurker, disgusted with amount of time provider spend on internet. Oops, Oops, Oops.

http://www.daycarebear.ca/forum/show...ants-(?p=74429



EDIT - You deleted your comment from fake account, Emma. I know others saw it and I quoted it as I expected you to edit or remove. Removing the comment doesn't mean it wasn't there. Credibility now zero. I guess time for third new account.

[3rdtimesacharm]

Lol so the truth comes out afterall! You were right, Suzie!

[5 Little Monkeys]

If the parents saw scratches on child's face and weren't happy with the answer the provider provided than I can totally understand them pulling their child without giving full notice. However, they were willing to leave him for 4 days which doesn't make sense to me. Are they just using the scratches to blackmail her?

I think she has 2 choices...give the money back and hope the family goes away quietly or stand her ground and let it proceed. She will likely be investigated by police or daycare offices and if she's a great provider, it will hopefully end fast and in her favour.

[AmandaKDT]

Lol so the truth comes out afterall! You were right, Suzie!

Guess it isn't a surprise since her very first post on the forum was a fake conversation between herself and a friend of hers! Lol