bluebell3
11-08-2011, 03:45 PM
Didn't have my mindee today. :( They cancelled because he'd been overdoing it and was a bit worn out. He was still asleep when the mum phoned at 9.30. Bit disappointed because Ive really enjoyed having him and had set some nice things up for morning but was also glad that I had a day to be with my kids. Is that wrong?
I was also thinking as I spoke to mum that I bet she won't pay for todays session even though in contracts it states that I expect payment for this situation. I don't want to make an issue of it - she's a bit scatty anyway - always forgets his bag, has never sent him with lunch (I just feed him with my kids now) has never stuck to the agreed times (is late dropping off, picks up early) I've known her for 30 years and lives a few doors up so I don't want any bad feelings. I'm also relying on her for word of mouth to give me a good name to others who may be looking for childcare as we are seriously oversubscribed with new childminders around here who are all struggling to fill their vacancies. BUT I feel like I want to run a professional service, ok I've got a job and I do childminding part-time but I still need to be paid! How would you deal with non-payment? or possible non-payment? I'm tempted just to leave it but just wanted some advice please.
I was also thinking as I spoke to mum that I bet she won't pay for todays session even though in contracts it states that I expect payment for this situation. I don't want to make an issue of it - she's a bit scatty anyway - always forgets his bag, has never sent him with lunch (I just feed him with my kids now) has never stuck to the agreed times (is late dropping off, picks up early) I've known her for 30 years and lives a few doors up so I don't want any bad feelings. I'm also relying on her for word of mouth to give me a good name to others who may be looking for childcare as we are seriously oversubscribed with new childminders around here who are all struggling to fill their vacancies. BUT I feel like I want to run a professional service, ok I've got a job and I do childminding part-time but I still need to be paid! How would you deal with non-payment? or possible non-payment? I'm tempted just to leave it but just wanted some advice please.