Originally Posted by Reimel61:
Need some advice. Been in daycare for going on 16 years. Over the years I have gradually increased my rates. When I first started doing daycare my rates were pretty low for the area. Last year I started with a family and charged still what I would consider low for an infant slot (about $20 below the average) but still the highest I ever charged for an infant. Now I’m having a hard time filling my current openings and am considering lowering my rates. Is it legal to be charging one family one rate and another family a different rate? I know on occasion I’ve given sibling discount and that could explain the different rates charge to different families. Would I have to reduce every one’s rate? Thanks
You can charge different rates to different parents as long as it's not based on race, sex, religion, ethnic background, national origin or disability. I would not lower your rates. Instead, you can offer short term discounts (1-3 months).