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[quote=Anonymous]OP, when my kids were little, I had a small home daycare.  I kept five kids in addition to my own.  It was perfect because it allowed me to stay at home with my children and still have an income.  Overall, it was a really great experience.  When you take care of children in your home, you tend to form close relationships with the families.  At least I did.  It's really important to maintain a friendly business relationship with your clients.  It can be difficult to hold that boundary, but it's critical.  You are not doing this woman a favor.  You are providing a service.

Before you do anything else, demand payment.  Tell her that you cannot provide childcare for free.   Once she pays you the full amount, send her an email letting her know that you are changing the way you accept payments.  Payments must be made weekly, in advance.  In other words, you'll need payment Monday morning before accepting a child for the week.  If there is no payment, you cannot provide care.  Provide a receipt each week for payment.

I would allow her to catch up this time.  Give her the opportunity to pay on time now that you've clearly communicated the expectation.  BUT, if it ever happens again, you drop her child.  You asked earlier, what she would do for child care. That's not your problem.  You upheld your end of the agreement by being available to care for her child.  She did not uphold her end of the agreement. You can feel compassion for her without allowing her to take advantage of you.

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