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Blackcat31 10:42 AM 10-17-2013
Originally Posted by Willow:
Getting parents to agree to paying in advance isnt as simple as just demanding it. NO ONE does that anywhere near where I live and if I required it I'd be finding another job right quick as no families would ever contract for care with me.
Payment in advance is definitely a new concept for our state. I have been pre-paid for a while but the only reason I think it went over well here was because a HUGE group of providers and centers all made the change at the same time so parents really had no choice.

I think that a majority of businesses (not just child care) don't charge until AFTER services have been provided.

My DH requires a deposit or percentage of the bill to be paid before hand and the remaining balance AFTER the work has been done.

I can see how as a parent, pre-payment would be a negative, but I also understand why providers choose to be pre-paid.

When all providers in your area require it or it is standard practice for your community, it definitely helps "force" the rule.
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