Because daycare parents feel like they dont have to pay because they were sick or are taking the day off to play hookey.

Last week first dcp says: " I dont have to pay for Friday because Im taking the day off. Right?"

ME: "UMMM! Yes you do have to pay! Im still open....just because your not working doesnt mean Im not working!!"

DCP: "Ok! Fine well I guess I will drop her off anyways!"

ME: "Great I love having your dd here!! Shes so sweet and cute and I will miss her over vacation!!!"""


Then tonite. I called another dcp reminding them they owed me for last week and this week. DCG was sick her 2 contracted days.

DCP: "I thought because I called 2 hours before that got me out of my daycare payment?"

ME: " UMMMM! No calling 2 hours before is a courtesy letting me know your dd wont be attending, you still have to pay your contracted days. Please check your contract!!!""

WTH!!! Its the first thing I tell parents when I go over the contract, and its the first thing they forget! Ive never had to enforce payment or tell parents they owe me money.

Very Irritating.

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