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sally 07:14 AM 06-10-2013
I'm curious what others charge for having to use your own supplies for daycare kids. In my daycare parents supply their own diapers and wipes for their children. Last Monday one dck had no wipes in the diaper bag. I had to use my supply. I sent a reminder note home and verbally told the parents. Each day no wipes and verbally reminded parents. Today he has wipes, but what do most of you charge as an extra fee for such things?
kathiemarie 07:21 AM 06-10-2013
I wont charge for something like that. He brought the wipes the next day now if it was an on going problem that would be different.
Oh I re read it and it was all week he didn't have wipes? Then I would charge maybe $5 for the week.
Oh I re read it and it was all week he didn't have wipes? Then I would charge maybe $5 for the week.
LaLa1923 07:22 AM 06-10-2013
Originally Posted by sally:
I'm curious what others charge for having to use your own supplies for daycare kids. In my daycare parents supply their own diapers and wipes for their children. Last Monday one dck had no wipes in the diaper bag. I had to use my supply. I sent a reminder note home and verbally told the parents. Each day no wipes and verbally reminded parents. Today he has wipes, but what do most of you charge as an extra fee for such things?
This is the reason I have all parents bring in at least 4 pack if not a case of wipes. I give them a list of accepted brands. This way, I do not have to go in each diaper bag for a change and I don't run out. I also buy a case as well. I'm curious what others charge for having to use your own supplies for daycare kids. In my daycare parents supply their own diapers and wipes for their children. Last Monday one dck had no wipes in the diaper bag. I had to use my supply. I sent a reminder note home and verbally told the parents. Each day no wipes and verbally reminded parents. Today he has wipes, but what do most of you charge as an extra fee for such things?
You could put something in your PHB about this, like a $1 a day charge if you have to use your own.
littlemissmuffet 07:23 AM 06-10-2013
One of the reasons I don't allow diaper bags/backpacks is because I want to physically see the supplies I require. I give parents a minimum of two days notice to bring required supplies... if they don't show up with them, they are sent away WITH their child to go and get some.
LaLa1923 07:23 AM 06-10-2013
Originally Posted by kathiemarie:
I wont charge for something like that. He brought the wipes the next day now if it was an on going problem that would be different.
She did not have wipes for 5 days, even one day is not acceptable.I wont charge for something like that. He brought the wipes the next day now if it was an on going problem that would be different.
LaLa1923 07:24 AM 06-10-2013
Originally Posted by littlemissmuffet:
One of the reasons I don't allow diaper bags/backpacks is because I want to physically see the supplies I require. I give parents a minimum of two days notice to bring required supplies... if they don't show up with them, they are sent away WITH their child to go and get some.
One of the reasons I don't allow diaper bags/backpacks is because I want to physically see the supplies I require. I give parents a minimum of two days notice to bring required supplies... if they don't show up with them, they are sent away WITH their child to go and get some.
I will also usually let parents know on FRIDAYs if they need more supplies or not.
Blackcat31 07:37 AM 06-10-2013
Parents are required to bring a one month supply of diapers on the first of each month if their child wears diapers.
ALL parents are required to bring one refill package of wet wipes and one box of tissues by the first of the month.
Anyone who does not have the required supplies by the 1st is denied services until they have the supplies.
The wet wipes and tissues are pooled together and used for everyone.
I do give parents the option of opting out of the wet wipe and tissue requirement and then they pay a $6 fee on their invoice in lieu bringing the actual supplies instead.
ALL parents are required to bring one refill package of wet wipes and one box of tissues by the first of the month.
Anyone who does not have the required supplies by the 1st is denied services until they have the supplies.
The wet wipes and tissues are pooled together and used for everyone.
I do give parents the option of opting out of the wet wipe and tissue requirement and then they pay a $6 fee on their invoice in lieu bringing the actual supplies instead.
Cradle2crayons 08:43 AM 06-10-2013
I provide everything but diapers and I require a case at a time to go in their file drawer. When the case gets down to about 15 or so diapers I let mom know its time to refill that way they can plan it around which payday they need to use.
The only exception is my special baby. Her mom gives me $20 to buy the one case a month I need for her because they are difficult to find where she lives and easy to find where I live. She wears a special kind.
Other than that, my policies say that if your child runs out of diapers, then I will purchase the smallest pack available plus a $5.00 charge for the trouble.m this is due at PICKUP. And if not paid, there is a daily late fee and by the second day of late I refuse care.
The only exception is my special baby. Her mom gives me $20 to buy the one case a month I need for her because they are difficult to find where she lives and easy to find where I live. She wears a special kind.
Other than that, my policies say that if your child runs out of diapers, then I will purchase the smallest pack available plus a $5.00 charge for the trouble.m this is due at PICKUP. And if not paid, there is a daily late fee and by the second day of late I refuse care.
Crazy8 09:02 AM 06-10-2013
Only thing I have parents supply is diapers and diaper cream if they need it. I supply wipes myself, hated when each kid brought their own the first few years I was doing daycare.
I try to give a decent amount of notice when a child is getting low on diapers and have NEVER had a child come in repeatedly without them, sometimes they have forgotten the morning after I send home the notice but we are never fully out by then. If there was an issue I'd probably turn them and child away at the door "because it wouldn't be very sanitary for the child to remain in that same diaper all day" - all said with a smile on my face.
I try to give a decent amount of notice when a child is getting low on diapers and have NEVER had a child come in repeatedly without them, sometimes they have forgotten the morning after I send home the notice but we are never fully out by then. If there was an issue I'd probably turn them and child away at the door "because it wouldn't be very sanitary for the child to remain in that same diaper all day" - all said with a smile on my face.
itlw8 09:26 AM 06-10-2013
5 days charge the cost of a package of wipe + some for time and gas to get them.
This time I would have her bring you a package of wipe Your brand of course Then post a notice forgotten wipes will be charge a fee of $1 a day due at pick up. Notice If I do not have any, you will be called at work to bring some OR pick up your child.
This time I would have her bring you a package of wipe Your brand of course Then post a notice forgotten wipes will be charge a fee of $1 a day due at pick up. Notice If I do not have any, you will be called at work to bring some OR pick up your child.
EntropyControlSpecialist 10:11 AM 06-10-2013
I give parents advance notice for supplies like diapers and wipes. If they fail to bring them by the due date, there is a $20.00 convenience charge AND the item MUST be brought the following day or that child will not be accepted into care without them.
I have had two families have to pay that and after that they don't forget anymore.
I have had two families have to pay that and after that they don't forget anymore.
Leanna 10:27 AM 06-10-2013
My families supply their own diapers & wipes. I remind them if they are getting low. If they forget to bring either I supply it out of my stock & then replace whatever they have used when they bring their supply in. This way their is no interruption in service for the family & my stock stays plentiful.
crazydaycarelady 10:46 AM 06-10-2013
I have the parents bring wipes but I also have several tubs of them sitting around. I wouldn't charge for the wipes. They probably got them the next time they went to the store instead of making a special trip just for those. I am just really easy going.
kathiemarie 11:31 AM 06-10-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
She did not have wipes for 5 days, even one day is not acceptable.
That is where I'm different. One day of not having wipes is not a big deal. I have learned to pick my battles. She did not have wipes for 5 days, even one day is not acceptable.
daycarediva 11:33 AM 06-10-2013
I supply everything and add a surcharge for diapers/wipes. Once a child is fully toilet trained I remove this fee. I use G-diapers and flushable inserts and launder them myself so the expense is minimal.
I also supply additional needed items for a fee. For instance, I supplied sunscreen, bug spray, towel, swim suit and swim shoes for $35 this year. The swim suits I have a stash of, same with towels and swim shoes were $6/walmart.
ALL but 2 of my parents took me up on this offer.
I also supply additional needed items for a fee. For instance, I supplied sunscreen, bug spray, towel, swim suit and swim shoes for $35 this year. The swim suits I have a stash of, same with towels and swim shoes were $6/walmart.
ALL but 2 of my parents took me up on this offer.
MarinaVanessa 12:17 PM 06-10-2013
I have in my handbook that parents supply their necessities like wipes and diapers and I remind them to bring more before they run out. If they forget then I usually still have at least 2 days of supplies left. If they run completely out and I've reminded them to bring replacements then I'll open a package of my own (I buy wipes by the case at Costco) and charge $5. They still have to bring a supply of their own and I just save the extras until they need to be restocked again. I do the same for diapers (clients give me extra leftover diapers so I have a good collection in pretty much every size) except that I charge $1 a diaper. I even do this if they forget to bring extra clothes and I have to use some of my stash and they have to take my clothes home. I charge them a deposit for what they take and then I credit it back to their next week's fee once I get it back and if its in the same condition that it was in when I loaned it out.