No, no, *I* am odd one out - maybe.

I get one week deposit which apply to final week of care. I get paid two weekly in advance on Monday morning - no fee, no care. If Monday is stat day or closed day or child on vacation, payment still due on Monday. I take cash or EMT so parent need to either bring cash on Friday or EMT fee before normal opening time.

But, even with one week deposit, I require 4 week notice (6 if sibling group). My contract clear fees due regardless of attendance. If I increase fee, they get 14 day notice so even if they give notice on day they not like fee increase, they will have pay for two week at new rate.

Contact clear that legal action will always be taken for outstanding debt at contract end, plus filing fee, plus late account payment fee of $10 per day from start of debt until court date.