Stepping 05:19 PM 01-31-2014
I have a 3 day a week vacancy that I've been trying to fill for a while. I have a family interested but they only want a half day. I'm happy to offer that as they admitted their child doesn't nap
But, I have no idea how much to charge? Is there a standard formula or calculation for figuring half day? I'm open 7.30 to 5.45 and offer 10 hours for $80 a day.
They will likely drop off at 8am and want to pick up before lunch, which is served at 12pm. I don't really want to get into hourly rates in case they try to drop hours later on.
How much would you charge for the morning?
mountainside13 05:23 PM 01-31-2014
Originally Posted by Stepping:
I have a 3 day a week vacancy that I've been trying to fill for a while. I have a family interested but they only want a half day. I'm happy to offer that as they admitted their child doesn't nap
But, I have no idea how much to charge? Is there a standard formula or calculation for figuring half day? I'm open 7.30 to 5.45 and offer 10 hours for $80 a day.
They will likely drop off at 8am and want to pick up before lunch, which is served at 12pm. I don't really want to get into hourly rates in case they try to drop hours later on.
How much would you charge for the morning?
You make $80 a day per child? Did I read that right?
Stepping 05:47 PM 01-31-2014
Yes, that's on the low end of average in the city. Mortgage, taxes etc are very high!
TwinKristi 05:49 PM 01-31-2014
Wow!! I thought childcare was expensive here in the SF Bay Area! $50/day is on the high end! I would charge 1/2 the rate at that price... If you really want to fill the spot that is.
With your rates I'd charge $40 for the four hours.
$80 a day???
I'll just speak in percentages, because I can't even wrap my mind around $80 a day. (I get $27 for a full day.) Anyway, so for a half day, I would charge 60% of my full-day rate.
Stepping 06:40 PM 01-31-2014
I know it seems high but I live in a neighborhood with a very high cost of living (our real estate taxes alone are more than $1000 a month).
My two closest competitors charge 90 and 100 per day for part timers and I have more qualifications and experience than both of those providers.
To compete here we have to offer all organic food, 1:4 ratio at all age groups, professional music teachers etc. Its pretty competitive
Thanks for the input, 60% seems fair.
mountainside13 06:31 PM 01-31-2014
Originally Posted by Stepping:
Yes, that's on the low end of average in the city. Mortgage, taxes etc are very high!
Omg! I must be in the wrong state!
I'm in Iowa and I get $20-$23 a day per child!