DCG Won't Be Here, and Payment Not Received

[MyAngels]

I kid you not....

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DCM: Crap ! Was I due for tuition on Friday ?

Me: Yes, we tried emailing on Friday afternoon before you picked her up and over the weekend, both to you and DCD.

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If they claim "oversight" offer to have them set up auto payments through their bank. My credit union offers that service even if you're paying an individual and it's free.

[Blackcat31]

If they claim "oversight" offer to have them set up auto payments through their bank. My credit union offers that service even if you're paying an individual and it's free.

This^^^ or write down ALL the paydates on a calendar (I highlight paydays in green) and keep one copy, give the other to mom.

She can hang it on her fridge or keep it in her purse...which ever helps with "reminding" her the most.

[Leigh]

I talk about paydays and such at my interview. I tell them that I understand how difficult it can be to pay daycare fees-it's a lot of money when you pay it out, not a lot of money when you're the one receiving it! I ask what kind of payment schedule works best for the family, and we work something out (in writing) that works for both of us. I have seen more and more businesses in the area going to 2 week pay periods to save money. I am flexible with payment dates with families as long as they work out a schedule that works for both of us. My standard is weekly pay on Fridays for the upcoming week, but if we can find a plan that works for both of us, then we both win.

[MyAngels]

Did they show? Did they pay? Inquiring minds want to know ::

[misslori50]

Personally, I would ask her directly what was going on. If the problem is that they get paid mid-week, then I would work out a new plan. I have a family that pays monthly. They get paid on the 25th. Each month, I print out a 2 month calendar from printfree.com. I use a Sharpie and count the days they owe me for that month. Some months it is 21, some 23, etc. I give it to her a few days before payday, and on the 25th, she has a check ready for me.

People don't generally have a choice on when they get paid. If this was a great kid and a good family, I would be more than willing to go this little bit extra to keep them. It takes me 5 minutes max and makes everyone's life a little easier.

agree talk to them