Help Me Write a Demand for Payment Letter

[legomom922]

I don't have a clue how to begin and sound professional and firm. If you have done one in the past, you you send it to me?

Any ideas how I start this? What info do I put?

Thanks!

[momofboys]

Dear Late-Payer Parent:

As of today's date you owe Miss Perfect childcare Provider $________. This amount is for the timeframes of _______________ to ______________ for care given to your children. This amount is past due & as a result you will incur an additional fee of _______ per day until your account is up-to-date.

I am willing to waive the late fees if payment is received by ____________.
If you fail to pay by ___________ I will begin proceedings in small claims court to recover fees for the dates provided.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Miss Perfect Childcare Provider

P.S I would also mention that you will be adding their names to Providerwatch for non-payment

[missnikki]

Dear Deadbeat Parent:

Your account currently has an outstanding balance of $___.

Your account is X+ days past due. Late fees have been applied to your account at the rate of $X per X. Payment in full, including all late payment fees, must be received by ____, November ___, 2010. (Give at least 14 days.) Failure to pay will result in legal action. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Perfect Childcare at (***) ***-***x.

Regards,
Miss Perfect

Add a copy of your contract. Number your pages in the letter if there are more than one- ie: page 1 of 2, page 2 of 2, etc...