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Cherry Hill Daycare 12:43 PM 09-10-2013
Hi there, I am new to the daycare business. I should of gotten my inspection today but my specialist is sick. She will call and reschedule when she gets in the office.
I have a 2 month old baby that I will be taking care of and the parents has asked me will I still charge them when they take vacation. My answer was yes as this holds your child's position in the daycare. I think that is the norm for all daycare providers and centers. Please help with this question?
Thanks,
Michelle~
I have a 2 month old baby that I will be taking care of and the parents has asked me will I still charge them when they take vacation. My answer was yes as this holds your child's position in the daycare. I think that is the norm for all daycare providers and centers. Please help with this question?
Thanks,
Michelle~
Michael 02:17 PM 09-10-2013
Welcome to the forum!
Here are some threads that may help: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=rates
Here are some threads that may help: https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=rates
Familycare71 02:51 PM 09-10-2013
Different areas are diff in what is "normal" around them tho. Do you know of it is common practice in your area?
I charge half my weekly rate for my vacation weeks and full daily rate for most federal holidays.
Some providers charge more weekly so they get vacation pay without the parents knowing it.
How did they react?
I charge half my weekly rate for my vacation weeks and full daily rate for most federal holidays.
Some providers charge more weekly so they get vacation pay without the parents knowing it.
How did they react?
butterfly 05:30 PM 09-10-2013
Yes, this is very common practice! Good job!! And Welcome!
And Welcome!
Cherry Hill Daycare 08:13 AM 09-12-2013
They haven't messaged me back which I am a little worried about but I'm sure all will be good. I hope? When I met with the dad about 4 months ago, I told him that they would have to still pay he said he understood because it's a business. The hard bit is I know them on a personal level.
Are you a home based business or a center? I am a home based business.
Are you a home based business or a center? I am a home based business.
Blackcat31 09:22 AM 09-12-2013
Originally Posted by Cherry Hill Daycare:
They haven't messaged me back which I am a little worried about but I'm sure all will be good. I hope? When I met with the dad about 4 months ago, I told him that they would have to still pay he said he understood because it's a business. The hard bit is I know them on a personal level.
Are you a home based business or a center? I am a home based business.
I am a family child care provider. ALL spaces are paid for on a weekly rate and tuition payments are based on enrollment NOT attendance. They haven't messaged me back which I am a little worried about but I'm sure all will be good. I hope? When I met with the dad about 4 months ago, I told him that they would have to still pay he said he understood because it's a business. The hard bit is I know them on a personal level.
Are you a home based business or a center? I am a home based business.
It shouldn't matter if you know them on a personal level or not. They are purchasing services and the costs for you to provide care do not change if the child is absent. You are still required to have certain requirements met.
Just like a gym membership. Your monthly fee is the same regardless of how little or how much you go...
Luvnmykidz 09:27 AM 09-12-2013
Welcome to the forum. I am also in MD. I am in the process of opening as well. From what I have seen here in centers as well as home daycares they charge regardless of attendance. Some home daycares charge 1/2 the weekly rate for vacations and some charge a flat rate no matter what.
MrsSteinel'sHouse 10:01 AM 09-12-2013
I give my parents 2 weeks of vacation a year. That is for planned vacations, not sick days etc. And it must be used a week at a time with advance notice.
melilley 10:13 AM 09-12-2013
Hi and welcome! I give my families 1 week of vacation a year and they pay for 1 of my vacations a year, so it evens out. None of my families have had a problem with it.