My opinion on your initial question is that the provider is being a bit unreasonable. I understand that the daycare provider held a spot for the child, but whether you were in contact with them or not, after 10 days of a child being absent, they are deemed expelled. That's what it says in the contract, and that should hold up in a court of law. I wouldnt pay them a dime over those 10 days. I'd just find another daycare.

I have two daughters in daycare. I pay $300 every week, $1200 a month for child care. I wanted to take my daughters out for a WINTER holiday (1 week off for Christmas) and was told by my daycare provider that I will have to pay for that week. Going over the contract, I see that they only allow one week of vacation in the summer time. I think that is absolutely unreasonable and unfair. I gave the provider a FULL month's notice and the answer was I'd still have to pay.

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