Can you text them this weekend? "I can accept Jimmy into care Monday morning if he's got all his supplies and the forms come with him."

The only reason you need to give is "I legally must have the forms for every child in my care" and "I can only take care of your child if you've sent me what your child needs so I take care of them." No excuses or apologies.

Please tell me you're charging them late payment fees.

Start looking for people to interview. Since they've violated your policies many times, can you terminate care once you've filled their child's space with a new kid? In the meantime, you could do what I did--raise your price per day and provide your own supplies.

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