I hate having to ask for my pay check, it's very hard to do, but some parents will force the issue. Some honestly forget (I have, ack) and others will just be trying to see how long they can push it. Right now I'm very fortunate that I don't have to ask, but I'm sure I will again in the future. I found it helpful to have a separate payment policy that went beyond the policy handbook. It explains everything including that I don't want to have to ask for payment, payment is expected in advance, payment is expected even if the child misses days... all that good stuff on it's very own sheet of paper with the parent's signatures. Even with all that I still get weak in the knees if I have to ask.
I've heard of providers putting a friendly sign up on the door Thursday afternoon reminding parents that the payment is due the next day.
As long as you stay on top of it and don't let it slide, ever, you shouldn't have to worry about getting hung out to dry ( I have... all talk, no backbone).

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