Daycare Parents

When I first started the daycare they told me that the hardest part would be working with the parents. So far I have been very lucky to have super great parents to work with that appreciate and understand what I do for them. They pay on time...they do not make me remind them.

.....BUT today I found out what that statement was all about. I have a contract that officially states my policies on when payment is due and I have a parent that thinks she can slide by without following the policies that are clearly stated in the contract. So I have talked to the State Licensor about this, she came to the house to talk with me, and I did give this parent a letter. We will see how it turns out.

I really don't expect her to show up tomorrow because she was NOT happy. She is going to call the referral service back and talk to them, but that will not change my policy. The referral service has nothing to do with policies set by home daycare owners... And I already talked to the State Licensor so I know my options.

It's too bad, really. The little boy is a doll ...AND he eats his veggies. I will hate to see him go because he is such a good little guy, but I will not deal with parents who don't follow my policies and don't want to (or can't) pay their bill on the designated day...then get angry about the late fee which was also clearly stated on the contract.

...so today I am sad, worried, annoyed, and almost ready to yell NEXT!!! But I did leave it up to her wheather she wants me to take him off the schedule. Time will tell, I guess.