Running a daycare center involves many responsibilities, and one crucial aspect to manage is the timely collection of fees. To ensure the smooth operation of the daycare, providers often implement late fee policies. We present some member quotes from our forum members which showcases different perspectives on implementing and enforcing late fee policies in daycare centers.
Quote 1: Establishing clear policies
"Setting up a clear late fee policy from the very beginning...
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Late Fee Policy and How to Enforce it
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Wording Help, Pick Up Times
How do you word that a child needs to be picked up and have left the premises by their pick up contracted time? Not that the parent or caregiver arrives... -
Late Fees
So I was really bad about enforcing my late fees up until this point with late pickups and late payments. I sent out a nice, I’m done being walked all... -
Late Fee Advice
I need advice on how to handle DCM that was late picking up their child. It’s stated in my contract that you must call or text before your pick up time... -
Teacher/School Employees
How late do you allow their children to stay in care? Yes maybe I shouldn't care what the parents do with their time after school as long as they are... -
Closing Time
I have a question regarding operating hours. I am open 7:00-5:30. No one is to drop their child off prior to 7:00 am. And technically, no one is to pick-up... -
Early Drop-Off/Late Pick-Up
I have one family whose schedule changes 6 months out of the year - longer days, 4 days/week.
Last year, I allowed her to drop off at 6:30ish... -
Snow/Cold Days
I have a combination of teacher families and non teacher families. We are in the Midwest, so schools were closed yesterday for snow and today and Wednesday... -
Late Pick Up Fee/Wording
Hi, this is my first post. I have learned so much from reading thru this forum and I thank you for that.
I do have a question though, I am trying... -
Charge Late Fee or Not
I have a DCM that is expecting and was admitted last night to the hospital for dehydration and observation due to having extreme morning sickness. I sympathize... -
Tell Me About Your Early/Late Fees
I have been going back and forth between charging a $1/min or a $5/min late fee (or consider something else?). $5 seems so high, but I feel like it's... -
New Client Feels "Mistreated" That They Have To Pay A Late Fee
I have a new client who was a drop-in for one day a week and they pay for the whole month in advance. The third day of care, the mom was late half an... -
Client Is Giving Sass About Me Enforcing Early Drop Off Fee
I sent out a notice that the policy was changing on May 23rd to be that early drop off will be charged $10 for every increment of 10 minutes early. ... -
What's Your Drop-Off Cutoff Time?
For me, it's stressful having kids arrive as late as noon. We serve lunch at that time and I'm thinking of establishing a cutoff time for drop-off. I... -
To Charge or Not?
First time this has come up.
Last family of the day is contracted until 4:30pm. After 4:30pm, I charge an extended day fee of $5 per every...
