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LaLa1923 07:21 PM 11-09-2013
I'm thinking about opening up my daycare for New Year's Eve. Has anyone done this?
I usually charge $50 for my drop in rate. I'm thinking about charging $35-$40 for the night, from 4-5 pm until maybe 9 am the next morning.
Has anyone ever done this? What kind of things did you offer? What did you charge and for what hours?
Thank you!
I usually charge $50 for my drop in rate. I'm thinking about charging $35-$40 for the night, from 4-5 pm until maybe 9 am the next morning.
Has anyone ever done this? What kind of things did you offer? What did you charge and for what hours?
Thank you!
Unregistered 09:12 PM 11-09-2013
You could probably get more than that. Going out for New Years Eve is a privilege, not a necessity. Parents would pay a teen sitter 10 or more an hour. You are offering overnight care, 75 to 100 . Do you think the parents will get up and out to pick up by 9 am ? If I were giving up my New Years Eve to watch children, it would need to be worth it financially. Just my opinion.
blessed mom 09:19 PM 11-09-2013
Not sure about your state but in CA we cannot do overnight care. 
Awesome idea! I think you could get more then that too.
Awesome idea! I think you could get more then that too.
LaLa1923 09:23 PM 11-09-2013
I am licensed for 24/7, I don't want to scare people away with my rate.
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
blessed mom 09:26 PM 11-09-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
I am licensed for 24/7, I don't want to scare people away with my rate.
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
I think it's going to depend on where you live but at the very minimum I would charge your day rate. Also...I would put a hefty late fee. Say you choose 9am. Every minute after that...they would be paying me. If you call me...you have til 9:15 to get here or $1 a minute. I could see people sleeping in after partying all night and then you would get stuck with kids longer then you planned.I am licensed for 24/7, I don't want to scare people away with my rate.
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
KidGrind 05:25 AM 11-10-2013
Originally Posted by blessed mom:
Not sure about your state but in CA we cannot do overnight care. Awesome idea! I think you could get more then that too.
It depends. I know many California providers who legally provide overnight care.Not sure about your state but in CA we cannot do overnight care.
Awesome idea! I think you could get more then that too.
KidGrind 05:49 AM 11-10-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
I am licensed for 24/7, I don't want to scare people away with my rate.
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
It’s specialty care. It is a luxury to be able to go out at night. I wouldn’t charge less than $75 per child. For a family with multiple children, I’d charge $75 for the 1st child and $50 for each additional child.I am licensed for 24/7, I don't want to scare people away with my rate.
What time frame would you make it?
Or would you make it hourly? Say $5-7 an hour?
In the previous state I lived my niche was specialty care. People will pay for the service. Let us know how it pans out for you.
Leigh 06:14 AM 11-10-2013
I am doing overnight on New Year's Eve this year. I am charging $100, providing games and pizza, and taking only 6 children. I wouldn't consider doing it for less-it is nearly impossible to find a sitter for that night!
Laurel 06:24 AM 11-10-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
I'm thinking about opening up my daycare for New Year's Eve. Has anyone done this?
I usually charge $50 for my drop in rate. I'm thinking about charging $35-$40 for the night, from 4-5 pm until maybe 9 am the next morning.
Has anyone ever done this? What kind of things did you offer? What did you charge and for what hours?
Thank you!
I really don't have any advice but it is a great idea to make extra money. We don't do anything on that night anyway. I'm not doing it...just saying. I'm thinking about opening up my daycare for New Year's Eve. Has anyone done this?
I usually charge $50 for my drop in rate. I'm thinking about charging $35-$40 for the night, from 4-5 pm until maybe 9 am the next morning.
Has anyone ever done this? What kind of things did you offer? What did you charge and for what hours?
Thank you!
Laurel
NeedaVaca 07:32 AM 11-10-2013
Where I live everyone charges $100.
LaLa1923 07:50 AM 11-10-2013
Originally Posted by NeedaVaca:
Where I live everyone charges $100.
Where I live everyone charges $100.
Originally Posted by Leigh:
I am doing overnight on New Year's Eve this year. I am charging $100, providing games and pizza, and taking only 6 children. I wouldn't consider doing it for less-it is nearly impossible to find a sitter for that night!
Where do you guys live? What about siblings?I am doing overnight on New Year's Eve this year. I am charging $100, providing games and pizza, and taking only 6 children. I wouldn't consider doing it for less-it is nearly impossible to find a sitter for that night!
NeedaVaca 07:54 AM 11-10-2013
Where I live weekly daycare rates are really low compared to other prices I see on here! I WISH I could charge some of the rates I see on here! That being said, the $100 NYE is still completely acceptable and common.
I don't watch kids though, I always have a NYE party at my house with friends and neighbors
I don't watch kids though, I always have a NYE party at my house with friends and neighbors
Cradle2crayons 09:08 AM 11-10-2013
I do New Year's Eve care for my current families only at a rate of $50 for the night. Pick up at 1000 am drop off at 6:00 pm. No sibling discounts.
If none of my five wanted to use it, I would allow drop in care.
If none of my five wanted to use it, I would allow drop in care.
crazydaycarelady 11:13 AM 11-10-2013
I'd charge more for sure. Also start later - like 6:00pm - 10:00am.
Leigh 11:17 AM 11-10-2013
I am in the Upper Plains. Weekly daycare rates here average $110 per week ($2.20 per hour), but "babysitters" make WAY more than daycares. A teenage sitter here will charge $4-$7 per hour on a "regular" night. On NYE, the sitter goes to the highest bidder...there are not a lot of teens around here that will babysit-most kids looking to make money have "real" jobs after school/weekends. I would pay $100 for a sitter for NYE, and that would be for about 8 hours, so I don't feel out of line asking for $100 at all for overnight in my home with dinner and breakfast provided (and I will get it).
Christina72684 04:34 PM 11-10-2013
For those of you saying charge $75-$100 for the night, what is your daily or weekly rates? I don't think anyone in my area would/could pay that much and we are $25/day or $110/week.
I offered this 2 years ago but I can't remember how much I charged. I wanna say around $40. They were dropped off 7-8pm and picked up 9-10am. I only had 4 and 2 of them went home in the middle of the night (it was my sister in law and her baby just wasn't ready to be away from her overnight).
I know it's a bigger committment being over night, and a luxery to go out, but how many hours are the kids really awake the whole time you have them? I'm thinking about doing this again this year and was thinking just yesterday about how much I'd charge. Glad someone else asked
I offered this 2 years ago but I can't remember how much I charged. I wanna say around $40. They were dropped off 7-8pm and picked up 9-10am. I only had 4 and 2 of them went home in the middle of the night (it was my sister in law and her baby just wasn't ready to be away from her overnight).
I know it's a bigger committment being over night, and a luxery to go out, but how many hours are the kids really awake the whole time you have them? I'm thinking about doing this again this year and was thinking just yesterday about how much I'd charge. Glad someone else asked
LaLa1923 05:18 PM 11-10-2013
Originally Posted by Christina72684:
For those of you saying charge $75-$100 for the night, what is your daily or weekly rates? I don't think anyone in my area would/could pay that much and we are $25/day or $110/week.
I offered this 2 years ago but I can't remember how much I charged. I wanna say around $40. They were dropped off 7-8pm and picked up 9-10am. I only had 4 and 2 of them went home in the middle of the night (it was my sister in law and her baby just wasn't ready to be away from her overnight).
I know it's a bigger commitment being over night, and a luxury to go out, but how many hours are the kids really awake the whole time you have them? I'm thinking about doing this again this year and was thinking just yesterday about how much I'd charge. Glad someone else asked
I charge $200 a week for the kids in my care.For those of you saying charge $75-$100 for the night, what is your daily or weekly rates? I don't think anyone in my area would/could pay that much and we are $25/day or $110/week.
I offered this 2 years ago but I can't remember how much I charged. I wanna say around $40. They were dropped off 7-8pm and picked up 9-10am. I only had 4 and 2 of them went home in the middle of the night (it was my sister in law and her baby just wasn't ready to be away from her overnight).
I know it's a bigger commitment being over night, and a luxury to go out, but how many hours are the kids really awake the whole time you have them? I'm thinking about doing this again this year and was thinking just yesterday about how much I'd charge. Glad someone else asked
I might be able to make $100 but I'm not sure I want to charge that much. I think probably $50 max..
coolconfidentme 05:06 AM 11-11-2013
Last year I had flyers place in the restrooms of local restaurants & club with my New Year's Eve rate. I had 10 (live in a small town) & had to turn away kids.
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
Play Care 06:52 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by coolconfidentme:
Last year I had flyers place in the restrooms of local restaurants & club with my New Year's Eve rate. I had 10 (live in a small town) & had to turn away kids.
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
Wow! How were the kids?! It would make me nervous to have kids I didn't know overnight.Last year I had flyers place in the restrooms of local restaurants & club with my New Year's Eve rate. I had 10 (live in a small town) & had to turn away kids.
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
Laurel 08:20 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by coolconfidentme:
Last year I had flyers place in the restrooms of local restaurants & club with my New Year's Eve rate. I had 10 (live in a small town) & had to turn away kids.
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
Just curious which option most chose.Last year I had flyers place in the restrooms of local restaurants & club with my New Year's Eve rate. I had 10 (live in a small town) & had to turn away kids.
My rates were:
8pm to 2am = $50, sibling $25
9pm to 9am = $75, sibling $30
7pm to 10am = $100, sibling $30
(dinner, snack & breakfast served)
Leigh 08:44 AM 11-11-2013
I chose to offer only overnight care for only one reason: I am too worried that a parent who would be drinking would show up and want to drive their child home under the influence. I just couldn't bear the thought...I'd RATHER they not spend the night, but I don't want to deal with parents who have likely been drinking trying to take their child home.
KidGrind 09:10 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by Leigh:
I chose to offer only overnight care for only one reason: I am too worried that a parent who would be drinking would show up and want to drive their child home under the influence. I just couldn't bear the thought...I'd RATHER they not spend the night, but I don't want to deal with parents who have likely been drinking trying to take their child home.
In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.I chose to offer only overnight care for only one reason: I am too worried that a parent who would be drinking would show up and want to drive their child home under the influence. I just couldn't bear the thought...I'd RATHER they not spend the night, but I don't want to deal with parents who have likely been drinking trying to take their child home.
Cradle2crayons 09:15 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
Mine too!!In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
My not so great dcm of the three sibling set I have here, she actually texted me last night saying she was getting off work early and was it okay if she stopped for a drink before coming to pick up the kids.
I texted back "are you serious??" She texted back "yes I need a break"
I told her that I don't watch kids for breaks, I have them for work only and she is not allowed to pick up her kids after having a drink period.
And you better believe I checked her pupils at pickup.
That's a huge no no
Margarete 09:22 AM 11-11-2013
Just curious does that apply if one parent has been drinking, and one is completely sober. I would think that most would be responsible and do it this way, as usually regardless of if they are picking up their children, they still need to get home.
Cradle2crayons 09:33 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by Margarete:
Just curious does that apply if one parent has been drinking, and one is completely sober. I would think that most would be responsible and do it this way, as usually regardless of if they are picking up their children, they still need to get home.
As long as the one driving is sober and their pupils are good and they aren't showing any signs of intoxication, they can pick up.Just curious does that apply if one parent has been drinking, and one is completely sober. I would think that most would be responsible and do it this way, as usually regardless of if they are picking up their children, they still need to get home.
I personally don't care what they do on their time, but they aren't picking up their kids from my house if they are intoxicated and it's illegal for me to allow them to.
Leigh 09:36 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
I tell parents the same thing. However, I don't want to be the one who makes the call at the front door about who is in good enough condition to drive or to be administering a breathalyzer at the door. I chose to do overnight only to avoid the problem altogether of determining who is capable of driving or of arguing with a parent who thinks they are "fine" to drive.In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
LaLa1923 10:35 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
Unfortunately in MD we are not allowed to not give them their child, regardless if they are intoxicated or not.In my specialty care contract it states child(ren) will not be released to intoxicated parents. Proper authorities will be called and notified.
Cradle2crayons 10:37 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
Unfortunately in MD we are not allowed to not give them their child, regardless if they are intoxicated or not.
But you are allowed to call law enforcement with a vehicle description and the direction they are going correct ??Unfortunately in MD we are not allowed to not give them their child, regardless if they are intoxicated or not.
LaLa1923 10:38 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by Cradle2crayons:
But you are allowed to call law enforcement with a vehicle description and the direction they are going correct ??
Yes, that is all we can do.But you are allowed to call law enforcement with a vehicle description and the direction they are going correct ??
Cradle2crayons 10:39 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
Yes, that is all we can do.
Well I guess that's better than nothing !! Lol with my 300 yard driveway parents have to go 2 mph literally.... THe law would get to the end before they would haha!!Yes, that is all we can do.
Honestly, I've only had an issue with this one time related to intoxication and one time related to incorrect child restraints. In all of my years.
KidGrind 10:41 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
Unfortunately in MD we are not allowed to not give them their child, regardless if they are intoxicated or not.
I am in MD. I have different perimeters than you. I can refuse a parent from picking up their child intoxicated.Unfortunately in MD we are not allowed to not give them their child, regardless if they are intoxicated or not.
coolconfidentme 10:53 AM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by Laurel:
Just curious which option most chose.
Most chose 9am to 9pm..., nobody picked up at 2am. Just curious which option most chose.
I'm 24 hours, 5 days a week & not open on NYE or NYD so I did not have regular DCKs here, except 3 that used the service that night.
LaLa1923 02:47 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
I am in MD. I have different perimeters than you. I can refuse a parent from picking up their child intoxicated.
I would check that, MD has the same regs for the entire state. My licensing spec. was just out here and this came up. She said we couldn't.I am in MD. I have different perimeters than you. I can refuse a parent from picking up their child intoxicated.
KidGrind 02:53 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
I would check that, MD has the same regs for the entire state. My licensing spec. was just out here and this came up. She said we couldn't.
I completely understand the perimeters and regulations that I am guided by. I have the ability to deny an intoxicated parent from picking up their child.I would check that, MD has the same regs for the entire state. My licensing spec. was just out here and this came up. She said we couldn't.
LaLa1923 03:03 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
I completely understand the perimeters and regulations that I am guided by. I have the ability to deny an intoxicated parent from picking up their child.
Um ok. I'm not trying to argue here but I definitely know my regs. In what section does it say we can do that? Please let me know. I completely understand the perimeters and regulations that I am guided by. I have the ability to deny an intoxicated parent from picking up their child.
I know some licensing specialists make their own rules up, but I did let my specialist know I will follow what is in the regs, so she can't just make something up.
KidGrind 03:15 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
Um ok. I'm not trying to argue here but I definitely know my regs. In what section does it say we can do that? Please let me know.
I know some licensing specialists make their own rules up, but I did let my specialist know I will follow what is in the regs, so she can't just make something up.
I am sure you know the regulations that pertain to you. I typed previously that I operate under different perimeters than you.Um ok. I'm not trying to argue here but I definitely know my regs. In what section does it say we can do that? Please let me know.
I know some licensing specialists make their own rules up, but I did let my specialist know I will follow what is in the regs, so she can't just make something up.
There is nothing here to argue about. You may be 100% right as the situation pertains to you.
I am clear on the regulations that specifically pertain to me and my business.
Cradle2crayons 03:28 PM 11-11-2013
In this instance, I agree with previous threads related to this... And I agree with nanny dee...
I don't CARE what the LAW says about me not releasing the child to a drunk or high parent. I care more about the child dying than I do anything else.
And as nanny dee said "I'll take that kidnapping charge thank you very much" lol
And I will also.
What's he parent going to do? Call the cops?
I don't CARE what the LAW says about me not releasing the child to a drunk or high parent. I care more about the child dying than I do anything else.
And as nanny dee said "I'll take that kidnapping charge thank you very much" lol
And I will also.
What's he parent going to do? Call the cops?
KidGrind 03:43 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by Cradle2crayons:
In this instance, I agree with previous threads related to this... And I agree with nanny dee...
I don't CARE what the LAW says about me not releasing the child to a drunk or high parent. I care more about the child dying than I do anything else.
And as nanny dee said "I'll take that kidnapping charge thank you very much" lol
And I will also.
What's he parent going to do? Call the cops?
I didn’t know Nanny Dee said that! In this instance, I agree with previous threads related to this... And I agree with nanny dee...
I don't CARE what the LAW says about me not releasing the child to a drunk or high parent. I care more about the child dying than I do anything else.
And as nanny dee said "I'll take that kidnapping charge thank you very much" lol
And I will also.
What's he parent going to do? Call the cops?
You’d be amazed at what some people do high or intoxicated.
Cradle2crayons 03:48 PM 11-11-2013
Originally Posted by KidGrind:
I didn’t know Nanny Dee said that!
You’d be amazed at what some people do high or intoxicated.
I wouldn't be amazed. I've seen it all. I worked as an ER nurse for many years. And I've worked pediatrics many years and still do now a few times a month.I didn’t know Nanny Dee said that!
You’d be amazed at what some people do high or intoxicated.
KidGrind 03:57 PM 11-11-2013
**shivers**
An ex was an ER doctor and he had some stories…
I am sure you’ve seen enough to last you a lifetime.
I just remember listening to a drug addict’s 9-1-1 call to report she was cheated out of the amount of drugs she received. She gave her drug dealer’s name and address.
Intoxicated parents can be the worse.
An ex was an ER doctor and he had some stories…
I am sure you’ve seen enough to last you a lifetime.
I just remember listening to a drug addict’s 9-1-1 call to report she was cheated out of the amount of drugs she received. She gave her drug dealer’s name and address.
Intoxicated parents can be the worse.