Snowwhite
09-05-2014, 09:46 AM
When you take a deposit off a parent to secure a place for their child then do you just take the deposit (a reasonable amount and non-refundable) then fill out contract and sign it nearer the start date, or do you take deposit and sign contract that day or within a few days? (even though a parent doesn't need you to start until several months down the line)
My way of doing it has always been: Take deposit once parent decides they want me, (whether that be on same day or within a few days) Then either fill out contract along with the deposit if its fairly soon a parent needs the childcare to start, otherwise i will take the non refundable deposit and if its from this September they need childcare (and have enquired this month) then i will take a decent amount as a deposit which is non refundable and either all or some will go towards Septembers fee then i'll arrange a date and time for parent to come back in August to sign contract etc.This has always worked out ok.
I have just had an enquiry about someone just wanting 2 afternoons a week from Sept for after school only,and have said yes as business has been quiet lately so i am in need of this! Thanks
My way of doing it has always been: Take deposit once parent decides they want me, (whether that be on same day or within a few days) Then either fill out contract along with the deposit if its fairly soon a parent needs the childcare to start, otherwise i will take the non refundable deposit and if its from this September they need childcare (and have enquired this month) then i will take a decent amount as a deposit which is non refundable and either all or some will go towards Septembers fee then i'll arrange a date and time for parent to come back in August to sign contract etc.This has always worked out ok.
I have just had an enquiry about someone just wanting 2 afternoons a week from Sept for after school only,and have said yes as business has been quiet lately so i am in need of this! Thanks