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How To Get Parents To Pay Tuition On-Time

Recently, I have been asked the following question by many Child Care Business Owners: How do I get parents to pay on-time?

This is a tricky question, because it takes many different strategies to get parents to pay on-time and today I want to share one strategy with you that I use every week to let parents know that I am serious about collecting payments on-time and that is by posting a Tuition Due sign!

Every Monday I display my Tuition Due sign on the sign-in table where parents can see it. Also in small print you will see the words: If you have already paid your tuition for this week, please disregard this notice.

Having a Tuition Due Notice displayed on your sign-in table is a great way to enforce your tuition policy and also a great way to remind parents that payment is due.

To create your sign, simply type your notice using a Microsoft word program (use a very large bold font) and be sure to print the notice on a piece of yellow or orange paper. Then insert the notice in a plastic sign holder stand and display on your sign-in table. (you will find sign holders at your local Office Supply store)

Handling Delinquent Families
In the event that a parent fails to pay you after leaving the program, you have a right to send that family to collection or even collect your fees in small claims court. However, be sure that your failure to pay terms are clearly defined in your childcare payment agree and that you verbally tell parents about your collections procedures upon enrolling their children.

I hope this tip has inspired you to get diligent about collecting payments on time and you can start by creating  a Tuition Due sign. On-time Payments= Consistent Cash Flow in Your Business.

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Happy Tuition Collecting…..

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Business Management, Tuition

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Hand Written or Computer Generated Receipts?

receipt bookWhen parents pay you for child care services, they will expect to receive a receipt for tax purposes in a timely manner.

Furthermore, it is vital that you are diligent about collecting payments on time, issuing receipts for payments and documenting your business income.

There are two ways that you can issue payment receipts and they are as follows:

  • Purchase a receipt book for less than $3.00 at your local office supply store and give parents hand written receipts for their weekly or monthly child care payments
  • If you enter your tuition payments into a financial software, you can also issue computerized receipts

 

I have implemented both methods of issuing receipts and I strongly recommend that you use the method that works best for you.

Be sure to include the dates of service that the family is paying for, the child’s name, parents name and write your business name on the receipt. Also, if you are using a receipt book, be sure to purchase a receipt book that contains a carbon copy.

A computerized receipt is more professional looking, however, please note that you may use more printer ink.  Collecting payments and issuing receipts, is a vital part of your tuition collection process.

Tip: When issuing receipts, be sure to attach a copy of your tuition policy, to be sure that parents are well informed of your Tuition Policies. For more Tuition Collection tips, sign-up for the 5-Day Tuition Policy make-over eCourse.

Which method do you prefer to use; Hand written or Computerized Receipts? Leave your comment below:

Til Next Time……

Shiketa

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Accounting, Business Management, Policies, Tuition

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