Originally Posted by Country Kids:
How long have these clients been in your care? If they have been with you awhile why are they all of a sudden saying your rates are to high? Have they been checking around and saw that for your area you can get a lesser rate at another child care?
For our area that is middle to high for childcare. Everyone here charges monthly and it is anywhere from 400-450 for full time childcare. I charge hourly and $2.50/$2.75 and usually end up making more than this on my full time children but everyone tells me my rates are to low. How can this be when I'm making more than most childcare providers in my area! I'm always full and have had children wait 4+ years to come here.
I live in the Willamette Valley and the rates in my area are:
Infants: $500.00 (SHM) to $1,100.00 (centers).
Preschool (full day): $500.00 (SHM) to $900.00 (centers).
I am a certified (in home) provider and charge: $700.00 for infants and $600.00 for preschool age.
I think your rates seem really, really low.