Need some advice, new provider

[midaycare]

I had something similar happen when I first opened but I did have the paperwork. There were two boys and they caused so much damage in 5 hours! When dcm so showed up (without payment), I said no more. She was not surprised and seemed to almost expect it.

[Laurel]

She just used you for a free day of daycare! When she picks up, I'd wait until she's almost out the door to let her know, "sorry, this isn't going to work, good luck!" That is if she pays you at all. No pay= ignore, or outright tell her "sorry, you haven't paid for the care you received; the position is no longer available."

This is what I would do too figuring it would be the least drama. If I didn't get paid I'd let it go and consider it a lesson learned. Lesson being collect in advance, have a signed contract and no interview then no childcare.

Laurel

[knoxmomof2]

I, too, had this happen early on. Do not ignore the warning bells! Lesson learned! What happened btw?

[supermom]

This almost happened to me a while back. A parent of two boys came in with no payment and no paper work after we discussed everything she needed before arriving over the phone. I was newly licensed and she knew it. She even Lied and said I told her I would keep both boys for $20 a day. Lady are you crazy! I asked her when she would be picking up her children since she dropped them off at 8:30 am and she had the nerve to say I dont know how long did you say you were open again, 10pm right? I kicked her and her children out so fast, I told her it wouldn't work, and that I had another family who could fill the openings. She was trying to take advantage of me and thought I would let it fly. Silly lady.