I agree, whether or not the family packs their own food, the rate is the same. It is the families choice to do it. As a provider, I have rates that I must sustain to cover my business expenses, and give myself an income. I can not allow families to come in and dictate what "they" will pay. These are my rates and this is what I supply/how I operate/etc, if the family wants to deviate from that, like bring in organic lunches and snacks, so be it, but my rate stays the same. Having one family bring in lunches could be a potential problem when the other kids se what Johnny brought today and wants "that". I can definately see that happening. One thing I have learned, you can not let a parent dictate your business practices or your rate. If they don't like something a provider does (not organic food) and wants to bring in lunches, it will be at their expense, not providers.

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