Is It Rude To Post A Payment Reminder on My Door?

[Happy Hearts]

Reminder

Payments are due on the Friday
Before the next week of care

As of today, late fees of
$10 per calendar day
Will be charged.

Your child will not be taken into care
Until all tuition and late fees are paid
In full

Thank you for not making me have to ask to be paid

This is what I want to post on my door. It's definitely to the point, but it is rude?
They have already signed the contract, so they know the payment dates and late fees. But, I have never enforced.
I am so ready to quit this business.

[crazydaycarelady]

Not any more rude than not being paid on time!

[e.j.]

I don't think it's rude, especially if your dc parents have been forgetting to pay you. I think it's a helpful reminder of your new policy. If I were a dc parent, I'd appreciate the reminder since it would help me avoid late fees.

[MrsSteinel'sHouse]

I don't think it is rude. I tell all my parents upfront that I hate to deal with the money aspect and that I expect them to hand me a check weekly without me having to ask. All of my parents are really good about paying me. But, you need to enforce your policies. I think the sign is a good way to start showing them your serious.

[Play Care]

Reminder

Payments are due on the Friday
Before the next week of care

As of today, late fees of
$10 per calendar day
Will be charged.

Your child will not be taken into care
Until all tuition and late fees are paid
In full

Thank you for not making me have to ask to be paid

This is what I want to post on my door. It's definitely to the point, but it is rude?
They have already signed the contract, so they know the payment dates and late fees. But, I have never enforced.
I am so ready to quit this business.

I don't know if I would go into such detail on the sign. I have put a sign (bright red) saying "tuition payments Due today by 5:00pm" then I've verbally reminded as well. When I find myself getting burnt out, it's usually because I need to enforce policy. Do it, and you will feel much better.

[melilley]

I don't think it is rude! I did something similar, when I went on vacation. I have one paid week per year, in July, and I make sure all the parents know this at interview. Well I have some families contracted to pay on Fridays before the next week of care, and some on Mondays and I wanted to make sure they "remembered" that it's paid so I put a not on the door that they have to pay either Friday at pick up or Monday by 9 a.m. Every single one of the parents paid on Friday, even my Monday families! Not one parent said a word to me. Well one mom did read the note when she picked up and paid, as she came in and I saw her read it, then when she left my son and I were standing at the door waving bye to them and the mom walked back up towards the door and read it like it was the first time reading it and asked her husband if it was for the vacation week-like she didn't know and I couldn't hear her..duh..

Sometimes a little "reminder" does wonders...::
Plus we get so busy that sometimes it's hard to remind every parent-even though we shouldn't have to! It's just easier to put up a note!

[EAP]

I don't think its rude at all, I am also very done with having to remind folks, they don't need to send me reminders to be ready to care for their child. With my issue clients I have had to send text messages and put out a very bright "payment" envelope at the sign in sheet. I am so over chasing people so I don't have to charge them late fees, which they then freak out about.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I did this before I used childcarepay.com. I'm one who gets somewhat caught up in pondering if things are rude sometimes since I KNOW I am pretty oblivious to that sort of thing, but I never thought twice about doing that.

They signed a contract saying they'd pay. You're offering them a reminder so they don't face a penalty. I think it's NICE.

[Blackcat31]

Years ago, I posted ALL daycare kid's last names on one sheet of paper on the bulletin board.
Each name had 4 boxes next to it (one for each week of the month).
Each time a family paid, I put a check in the box.

DEFINITELY helped parents pay on time ....I suppose they didn't want it to be common knowledge...I don't know but I do know it works.

I don't do it anymore though as I have come a long way with family relationship and payment expectations.

[daycare]

I have a chalk board in my foyer that will list the reminders for the week....

It always goes up on Monday and stays up until the end of the week. My payments are due monthly and always the same rate, so they know how much they will be paying every month no need to guess.

So on my chalk board the monday after the payments are due, I will put on the chalk board All payments are now considered late, please do not forget to include a $50.00 LATE FEE. Payments in full only No pay NO stay...

[BABYLUVER21]

Reminder

Payments are due on the Friday
Before the next week of care

As of today, late fees of
$10 per calendar day
Will be charged.

Your child will not be taken into care
Until all tuition and late fees are paid
In full

Thank you for not making me have to ask to be paid

This is what I want to post on my door. It's definitely to the point, but it is rude?
They have already signed the contract, so they know the payment dates and late fees. But, I have never enforced.
I am so ready to quit this business.

I have seen this on many doors and never found it rude. In fact, as a parent who now pays daycare, it's helped me since I forget EVERYTHING, remember to stop by bank on Fridays to get $$ for my provider She's worth every penny and I NEVER want to forget but I have no brains lately.

[Moppetland]

I don't think it's rude either.

I have been to day care centers that have the notes on their door or somewhere near the front with messages about payment due dates and late fee amounts when not paid on time.

I had this problem with several parents, and it irritated me when they would come in and don't give me my pay. I had to clear my throat and ask for my money. I have no shame. For what? It's what is owed to me. I provide a service to you and expect payment.

I would always get "I forgot the check. I'll bring it this evening". Then they'll send someone else to pick up their child.

I started telling them that it's funny how you forgot that you were to pay me, but you sure didn't forget to bring your child today. I also ask them how would they like it if they went to work, expecting a pay check and the employer told them "Sorry. We can't pay you today". They wouldn't like it because they have worked for it.

I would rather for parents to be honest with me if they are having trouble paying that day, than to think I'm boo boo the fool.

So, again. To alleviate YOUR stress about how you're going to pay your bills if the parents don't pay, have no shame. You have a right to request your payment, even though you shouldn't have to. Child care should be up there with rent/mortgage. If they don't have child care, they can't work to pay their mortgage.

[daycare]

I don't think it's rude either.

I have been to day care centers that have the notes on their door or somewhere near the front with messages about payment due dates and late fee amounts when not paid on time.

I had this problem with several parents, and it irritated me when they would come in and don't give me my pay. I had to clear my throat and ask for my money. I have no shame. For what? It's what is owed to me. I provide a service to you and expect payment.

I would always get "I forgot the check. I'll bring it this evening". Then they'll send someone else to pick up their child.

I started telling them that it's funny how you forgot that you were to pay me, but you sure didn't forget to bring your child today. I also ask them how would they like it if they went to work, expecting a pay check and the employer told them "Sorry. We can't pay you today". They wouldn't like it because they have worked for it.

I would rather for parents to be honest with me if they are having trouble paying that day, than to think I'm boo boo the fool.

So, again. To alleviate YOUR stress about how you're going to pay your bills if the parents don't pay, have no shame. You have a right to request your payment, even though you shouldn't have to. Child care should be up there with rent/mortgage. If they don't have child care, they can't work to pay their mortgage.

I have in my PHB a statement that reads...

You expect me to be here on time for you so that you can go to work each day and I expect for you to make on time payments.....

something like that......

[Happy Hearts]

I'm the OP

So a dcm sees the note on the door (I changed it to Reminder: Payments are due by Friday) and she asked if that note was for her.

I told her that only one of my parents pays on time and it's very frustrating. She then said she usually pays on time and only didn't twice. I didn't want to argue with her, so I stayed silent.

Her daughter doesn't come tomorrow, so we'll see if she comes to pay me. If not, I'm terming. I am so done with this game.

[daycare]

I'm the OP

So a dcm sees the note on the door (I changed it to Reminder: Payments are due by Friday) and she asked if that note was for her.

I told her that only one of my parents pays on time and it's very frustrating. She then said she usually pays on time and only didn't twice. I didn't want to argue with her, so I stayed silent.

Her daughter doesn't come tomorrow, so we'll see if she comes to pay me. If not, I'm terming. I am so done with this game.

.....um someone feels guilty....

stand your ground...... you are doing the right thing.....I have a dcm that always wants to pay late. sometimes I say yes, but will say....Kattie, this is starting to become a habit. I know you have money issues, but please keep in mind that I can't keep doing this for you. She has not done it in about 8 months....Id rather them talk with me about it and try to make arrangements than just try to avoid it