I wouldn't let it go with NO payment. I insist on payment up front. If you wanted to work with them, I would not provide more than one week of care without being paid (get paid on Friday for M-F).

I insist on payment upfront for the upcoming week. The ONLY place I work out a payment plan is for my final 2 weeks payment. I will give parents up to 8 weeks to pay the last 2 weeks payment. First week is due BY drop off on the first day of care.

Not everyone is out to pull one over on you. Probably more people WILL pay than won't. But once you let someone go that ends up NOT paying you, you'll see why you should get paid upfront.

The rule here is like borrowing money to your friends and family: Never lend more than you are willing to GIVE. If you're willing to give this person your time for free, then go ahead and take a chance. I'd at LEAST insist on post-dated checks to protect yourself.

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