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rubyecro 05:26 PM 03-31-2015
Hi there, do you ever let your parents apply for low income child care? Meaning, they provide you with their income stats and you can offer them a discounted price?
Is that okay to do? I just want to check that parents truly are "low income" before offering them a lower rate....
Also, how much of a discount would you offer?
Is that okay to do? I just want to check that parents truly are "low income" before offering them a lower rate....
Also, how much of a discount would you offer?
Thriftylady 05:31 PM 03-31-2015
That is up to you, but most states will pay their childcare if they are low income. There is no reason for a provider to become low income just because parents are. In fact, there are families that make far more than my family does and get help with child care.
DaisyMamma 03:17 AM 04-01-2015
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
That is up to you, but most states will pay their childcare if they are low income. There is no reason for a provider to become low income just because parents are. In fact, there are families that make far more than my family does and get help with child care.
I agree.That is up to you, but most states will pay their childcare if they are low income. There is no reason for a provider to become low income just because parents are. In fact, there are families that make far more than my family does and get help with child care.
Blackcat31 05:36 AM 04-01-2015
I am a private for profit business. I do not offer discounts or assistance.
My state however, DOES offer multiple programs to assist low income families in paying for their child care costs.
My state however, DOES offer multiple programs to assist low income families in paying for their child care costs.
Martha Stewart 07:14 AM 04-01-2015
I go with the rule that your financial crisis shouldn't become mine. So, no, I don't offer lower rates for anyone.
Gemma 07:31 AM 04-01-2015
I don't either!
...in my experience, low income/DHS meant: "I'm poor, therefore above any of your rules and policies," ..so no thanks! Never again!
...in my experience, low income/DHS meant: "I'm poor, therefore above any of your rules and policies," ..so no thanks! Never again!
Heidi 11:42 AM 04-01-2015
Back when I was young and idealistic, I also considered doing a sliding fee scale. Then, I realized that it would cause me financial strain, and I got realistic. 
I work to help support my family, not as a social service.
I have taken subsidized clients over the years, and some were great, some were not; just like many other clients I've had.
I work to help support my family, not as a social service.I have taken subsidized clients over the years, and some were great, some were not; just like many other clients I've had.
Unregistered 04:58 PM 04-01-2015
I accept everyone. If a parent needs financial help I give them a list of resources that offer financial aid. I accept payments from those institutes.