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smithsfamilychildcare 08:41 AM 04-28-2011
I have been doing Family Child Care for a few years now and I have never has to deal with a problem like this so maybe someone out here can help me out.
A parent just informed me her childs last day was going to be Friday (this Friday) I reminded her that she needed to give me a 2 week notice as it states in my parent handbook, "Parents must give a 2 week written notice of their intent to withdraw the child and will be required to pay for those 2 weeks whether or not the child continues to attend. All outstanding fees must be paid". So with that being said she snaps at me tells me I am not human and she will not be paying me for the extra week of care she does not need, so which is the best way to handle this.
A parent just informed me her childs last day was going to be Friday (this Friday) I reminded her that she needed to give me a 2 week notice as it states in my parent handbook, "Parents must give a 2 week written notice of their intent to withdraw the child and will be required to pay for those 2 weeks whether or not the child continues to attend. All outstanding fees must be paid". So with that being said she snaps at me tells me I am not human and she will not be paying me for the extra week of care she does not need, so which is the best way to handle this.
Meeko 02:07 PM 04-28-2011
Originally Posted by smithsfamilychildcare:
I have been doing Family Child Care for a few years now and I have never has to deal with a problem like this so maybe someone out here can help me out.
A parent just informed me her childs last day was going to be Friday (this Friday) I reminded her that she needed to give me a 2 week notice as it states in my parent handbook, "Parents must give a 2 week written notice of their intent to withdraw the child and will be required to pay for those 2 weeks whether or not the child continues to attend. All outstanding fees must be paid". So with that being said she snaps at me tells me I am not human and she will not be paying me for the extra week of care she does not need, so which is the best way to handle this.
Let her know that if she doesn't pay it goes to small claims or to collections. She signed a legally binding contract.I have been doing Family Child Care for a few years now and I have never has to deal with a problem like this so maybe someone out here can help me out.
A parent just informed me her childs last day was going to be Friday (this Friday) I reminded her that she needed to give me a 2 week notice as it states in my parent handbook, "Parents must give a 2 week written notice of their intent to withdraw the child and will be required to pay for those 2 weeks whether or not the child continues to attend. All outstanding fees must be paid". So with that being said she snaps at me tells me I am not human and she will not be paying me for the extra week of care she does not need, so which is the best way to handle this.
Michael 02:08 PM 04-28-2011
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Some more threads that may be helpful: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=small+claims
Some more threads that may be helpful: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=small+claims
texascare 02:18 PM 04-28-2011
If she signed as contract then small claims court. Let her know up front that is what you intend to, and maybe she will pay. Did she give a reason for leaving? Oh, in my state you can also get her to pay you back the money it cost you to take her to small claims court! (it's about 50-100.00 here)
missnikki 05:11 PM 04-28-2011
All of the above, PLUS I hope you have late fees in your contract, too. She will be responsible for those, too, until she is all paid up in full. I'd have her 'tell it to the judge".
MN Day Mom 05:39 PM 04-28-2011
Did you get a deposit from her upon enrollment?
I would have of turned her butt right around and sent her on her way with her child and told her that if she isn't going to abide by your contract she or her child are not welcome in your daycare and you'll be bringing it to legal.
Did you let her kid stay the day???
I would have of turned her butt right around and sent her on her way with her child and told her that if she isn't going to abide by your contract she or her child are not welcome in your daycare and you'll be bringing it to legal.
Did you let her kid stay the day???