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rhondawarren 09:15 AM 03-21-2012
If my full time rate is $125/Wk per child and I offer them ten hours/day to use for Child Care per spot per week. And I offer Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and drinks at scheduled times then should I offer a discounted mutli-family rate? Or should I go ahead and keep it the $125/Wk per child per week to make it $250 a week for two children?
Im putting my site together and revising my rates, contract and stuff so I want to get this right so I can get my new contracts made up and stick to it
Im putting my site together and revising my rates, contract and stuff so I want to get this right so I can get my new contracts made up and stick to it
Blackcat31 09:18 AM 03-21-2012
Siblings do not recieve discounted care so they should not get a discounted rate. IMP.
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
I know in some areas sibling discounts are normal but I don't give them and no one even asks here.
One thing to keep in mind also is that when a family with multiple kids leave it is harder to find new clients because you are having to fill multiple spaces so a good rule of thumb is to require a 2 week notice PER child. So if a family has two kids, they will need to give 4 weeks notice of withdrawl.
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
I know in some areas sibling discounts are normal but I don't give them and no one even asks here.
One thing to keep in mind also is that when a family with multiple kids leave it is harder to find new clients because you are having to fill multiple spaces so a good rule of thumb is to require a 2 week notice PER child. So if a family has two kids, they will need to give 4 weeks notice of withdrawl.
AnneCordelia 09:23 AM 03-21-2012
I also do not give a sibling discount.
I did when I first opened but it quickly made me resentful as I could have filled that spot with a single child and recieved full fees for it. Siblings are, to me, a financial risk because when they leave I have to fill two spots instead of one. They also account for 40% of my income, as I only have 5 spots, and that can be a lot to lose at once.
I can't afford to discount the quality care I provide, especially considering the demand for daycare in my area.
I did when I first opened but it quickly made me resentful as I could have filled that spot with a single child and recieved full fees for it. Siblings are, to me, a financial risk because when they leave I have to fill two spots instead of one. They also account for 40% of my income, as I only have 5 spots, and that can be a lot to lose at once.
I can't afford to discount the quality care I provide, especially considering the demand for daycare in my area.
Lucy 09:24 AM 03-21-2012
Using your rates as an example, I would tell them that I normally charge $140 per week, but will lower it to $125 for a sibling discount. It's a win-win. 
rhondawarren 09:50 AM 03-21-2012
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Siblings do not recieve discounted care so they should not get a discounted rate. IMP.
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
I know in some areas sibling discounts are normal but I don't give them and no one even asks here.
One thing to keep in mind also is that when a family with multiple kids leave it is harder to find new clients because you are having to fill multiple spaces so a good rule of thumb is to require a 2 week notice PER child. So if a family has two kids, they will need to give 4 weeks notice of withdrawl.
I like this : "Siblings do not recieve discounted care so they should not get a discounted rate"Siblings do not recieve discounted care so they should not get a discounted rate. IMP.
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
I know in some areas sibling discounts are normal but I don't give them and no one even asks here.
One thing to keep in mind also is that when a family with multiple kids leave it is harder to find new clients because you are having to fill multiple spaces so a good rule of thumb is to require a 2 week notice PER child. So if a family has two kids, they will need to give 4 weeks notice of withdrawl.
Great Point!!
I think most providers around me do offer the discount but personally ... I think it makes it not worth it because my rates are already low.
GoodKarma 09:58 AM 03-21-2012
[quote=Blackcat31;209890]Siblings do not recieve discounted care so they should not get a discounted rate. IMP.
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
This!
Rates are based per spot not based on how many kids come from one family.
This!
Meyou 10:12 AM 03-21-2012
I don't offer a discount either.
Ariana 10:18 AM 03-21-2012
I'm another provider who doesn't do sibling discounts. I honestly don't understand the logic behind it because they are taking up a space and they eat and require my attention like everyone else!! Childcare is expensive but I'm not going to carry the burden because a family can't afford 2 kids in daycare kwim?
newtodaycare22 10:24 AM 03-21-2012
I don't advertise a discount but I do currently give a (Small) one to one of my families. I already had 1 kid and they were in a financial bind, needing to send another kid to me and get another job. I made it 150 vs. 160 a week, which is not a huge deal to me but the 40.00 a month helped fill up their tank one time a week, so they are very grateful.
Unless it's a situation like that, where I was already established with a good family who needed help, I wouldn't offer it.Like everyone said-our job isn't any less just because two or more kids are related.
Unless it's a situation like that, where I was already established with a good family who needed help, I wouldn't offer it.Like everyone said-our job isn't any less just because two or more kids are related.
daycare 10:25 AM 03-21-2012
I used to offer sibling discounts, but not any more.
I do offer a discount if you pay monthly and have a sibling.
If you pay monthly in advance, you get a $50.00 discount. If you are late with payment, late with pick up, you don't qualify for the discount the next month.
I do offer a discount if you pay monthly and have a sibling.
If you pay monthly in advance, you get a $50.00 discount. If you are late with payment, late with pick up, you don't qualify for the discount the next month.