Originally Posted by Unregistered:
A contracted aftercare provider in Missouri provided services for a school. The parents were under the impression the provider was properly vetted. The aftercare provider is attempting to collect a past due balance for services. The provider was hot lined and it was identified that the aftercare provider was operating illegally. Per Missouri law, a provider cannot provide services for more than 4 unrelated children without being properly licensed and they had 25 children. To put the icing on the cake, they applied for the license and the application specifically stated that they cannot provide services without the approved license. Is the childcare provider due the balance? In addition, is the contract/agreement void because they were operating illegally?
Thank you!
Can you clarify this?
The school district contracted with a provider (was it in the school or in her home?)
Who owes her money? Parents or the school? Who was paying her directly?
Who has a contract with her? School? Parents? Both?
Honestly, as a parent it's your responsibility to vet your childcare provider. It's simple enough to find each state's licensing authority and give them a call to check on the legality of a child care situation.
If she provided services, she is owed money. It's your choice to move forward with a continuing business relationship or not (but you have to abide by the contract)
In addition, there are more illegal providers in my area than legal. It's just the way things are and most parents could care less. Honestly, most providers aren't even aware that what they're doing IS illegal until a disgruntled parent calls and reports them, and it's usually about money.