Invoice Payment
On registering a child with the nursery a contracting parent will sign to say they agree with the nursery policy on fee payment.
In all cases fees are payable monthly by the 1st of each month in advance, and cover all sessions for which the child is enrolled - including bank holiday sessions and any sessions not attended by the child for instance due to illness.
The nursery would try to avoid any situation which would lead to a dispute between the nursery and the parent over the late payment (or in extreme cases) non-payment of fees.
The nursery has a duty to ensure that children do not suffer as a result of such a dispute and that their education is not disrupted. Therefore the nursery will follow this policy of handling such situations:
Where a parent suggests that a fee due will be paid by the other parent, the parent is immediately reminded of the contracting parent's regulations. The nursery will of course accept payment from the other parent, but if payment is not made on time it is the contracting parent to whom the nursery will turn, in accordance with the contracting parent policy.
Most parents make payments by the due date. However if the nursery has not been paid by the due date they are entitled to ask for a late payment of £10.00 for the first day increasing by a further £2.00 per day until the balance is paid in full. If the payment has still not been settled in full they can then demand that the parents of the child withdraw the nursery place until all monies have been settled in full.
Late payment letter
Dear Parent,
You will recall that when you applied for your child to have a place at this nursery school, you were given clear instructions on the accepted payments methods and due date of any fees to be paid. You signed to say that you agreed to comply with our payment terms.
I note that payment has not been made in accordance with this schedule.
I would be glad if you would let me have a cheque for the outstanding amount by return of post, If you have difficulties with payment in full please contact the nursery immediately in order to discuss the situation.
Yours sincerely