Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Number one business rule in child care is do NOT discount your rates because of someone else's financial situation.
You will be sorry you did, the client will ALWAYS assume from this point forward that YOU will be the one to bend or give discounts any time she has financial issues.
She doesn't go to the grocery store and get $200 worth of groceries and then tell the cashier that she only has $150 so why are YOU allowing her to do that to you?
Families will NEVER respect and follow your policies if you don't.
Hey, the kitty is on target. Kick this gal to the litter! $200 for two kids starting at 5:30am! No way! I would not take one For $200 starting at that time. Just think what other provider in your community would accept this deal? Any thoughts? IF NO ONE COMES TO MIND, THEN WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT?
Big Lou