My late fee is seriously big enough that I don't ask or remind anyone.
These are adults we are talking about.
They know they owe you and they know when they owe you.
I used to think reminders were polite and normal and the right thing to do but now I don't think that way.
I am just as busy and just as over scheduled as the next person so having to remind an adult to pay a bill they are FULLY aware they have is ridiculous and unnecessary.
Sure my electric company or internet provider reminds me to pay if I haven't done so by the due date.... but not without a fee attached so why should daycare be any different?
I sent a letter to all parents stating that I would no longer remind them to pay their bill. I let them know it was rude to force me into the position of asking for my paycheck and that late fees would apply AT 5PM if the invoice is unpaid.
Services would also be suspended until payment IN FULL (including late fees) were paid.
Late fees are doubled with each late payment until they've been late 3 times. The 3rd time is immediate termination because I refuse to work with a family that doesn't value me, my time or the services I provide.
Like I said my late fee is large enough to influence me to not remind anyone.
