Can A Provider Charge Whatever They Want Even If U Have A Contract Stating Set Prices

[MyAngels]

If everything is as you say- the provider s extremely unprofessional. I'd go elsewhere. Why wait nearly a year to discuss fees though???

I have it in my contract that fees are subject to change at any time which would cover me in this instance. Check for contract for wording to that effect.

Personally I'd cut my losses and find a new daycare provider.

[Maria2013]

Personally I'd cut my losses and find a new daycare provider.

[My3cents]

Yeah this is a first for me that's why I'm seeking advice. I'm in an inter-racial relationship with a mixed child (which shouldn't matter) and I've been accused of being a "racist" several times by her (even on a tape recorder) just based on the color of my skin.

But I read the contract once when we put our son in the day care over a year ago and never looked at it again. It has been in our file cabinet every since. Well I work 3 jobs at the moment and my wife works full time and goes to school.

You can count how many times I've been late picking up our son on one hand, but just so happen I was 10 minutes late picking up our son yesterday. I was welcomed rudely with her saying "I hope you brought your check book, I need some money". I said how much do I owe you. She said $5 a minute. I told her this is new, but I would bring it as soon as I could.

When I made it to the house I looked at the contract to find the late fee was $5 a minute you're late. Then I read more and discovered the price difference for the age of the child. So I paid her the $50 for the late fee today and as soon as i mentioned her pay scale she went off.

I would be looking for a new daycare. You get what you pay for. These rates are very low- The late rate is nuts. Shouldn't let anyone talk to you the way this lady has. Why didn't you read your contract before now? A good provider will have you knowing her contract by the time your done the interview- She doesn't want confusion on any end of things and wants her rules followed. What does Race have to do with any of this? I don't care- so long as your a good person you can be purple for all I care.