I don't have late fees in my contract, but for my one family its time to renew their contract. The sad thing is their kids are the best behaved that I have, and I would hate to lose them.

Here is what I have added:

"Payments: They are due the first of each month by NOON. Payment is by enrollment and is due and payable whether the child is in attendance or not. If payment is late for whatever reason, childcare will not be provided until the full payment plus $20 per day late fee is made. Habitual late payments will end the child care agreement."