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Around here centers charge at least one-third, some 2x more than home providers. I wasn't license during the last economic downturn so I have no experience.......
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by MissLisa08I have an idea of what I want to charge but need some advice or input. I'm going to try and get filled up with full timers, however I've seen that part...
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by Pandaluver21Do you charge:
Daily rate (ex. $25/day)
Weekly rate (ex.$125/week)
Monthly rate (ex. $500/month)
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by MarianaHello all,
I’m new in the business, opened about 6 months and it’s been a bit hard to get clients, finally it looks they are coming! At the...-
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by Myst_SeattleLooking at websites of daycares one can notice a peculiar pattern - almost none of them ever publish their prices online. This seems strange as presumably...
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by Araem910I’m curious about what others charge. What are rates for all day and what are “ all day†hours? What do you charge for before school care and lastly,...
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by Myst_SeattleI've been looking into the pricing of daycares here in Seattle and one thing was surprising to me - for some reason all daycares have huge waitlists,...
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by Nikki@9822HELP!!!!!!!!!! How do I charge and how do I type up a letter to my Parents about drop in fees of 25 dollars and do i charge weekly to secure that childs...
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by SlambI am considering moving to the Pflugerville/Austin TX area as my child lives there. I’ve done daycare for 36 years and am licensed. I am wondering...06-16-2019, 09:28 PM
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by MisslexiI'm in MA. What would you charge for an infant for 3 hours a day, 2 days a week? I know this schedule is less than ideal but I have a Mon/Tues slot I...
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by hwichlazI'm looking into moving. The market rate survey was ZERO help..since only one provider in the kansas city area even responded to it
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by JodikThis year is my first year offering care for children in school and I am finding that I am debating with myself on how to charge for the vacation week....
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by MsdunnyCould you share your weekly rates (or a range, if you are more comfortable with that) and the area of the country you live in? I am thinking of switching...
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by jenbooI have almost a year to plan so of course I am starting now :
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I am trying to figure out how to structure my half day preschool. I would like...-
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by TwinMamaCan anyone tell me the average daily price for daycare in Des Moines?
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by meganyoonHello, all! I am in the beginning stages of opening a daycare. I would like to know how all of you go about charging parents for your service. Do you...
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by MomBossIve noticed parents are more interested in the price of the daycare over quality..which is crazy because this is your child! Parents care more about a...
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by JosiegirlA dcm asked me today if I'd be willing to open at 6:30 instead of 7:00 a couple days a week for July and August. I charge her $130 a week and my hours...
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by GuestMy friend wants me to watch her 2 children 20 hours a week. The children are ages 3 and 8 months. I'm at a loss!! Any advice is much appreciated!
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by Ms.KoechHi,
This is my first time posting, although Im not new to this forum. Im so thankful to have a community to go to for help/questions. So...-
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by mabellHello all! New to the site (and to daycare) so forgive me if this has been answered. I've done searches, and although they had good info, I still didn't...
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by GuestHello everyone, I am opening my daycare in the next couple of weeks. My question is if this is reasonable. I am open from 7-5 which adds up to 50 hours...
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by RetiredchildMy rent went up by 20 percent recently and I'm upping the prices for parents.
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by Mummy101I work with a childcare agency/voucher system. They require me to ensure that my private rates are higher than the ones they pay me for the voucher families....
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by karenbHi all. So I'm still in the licensing phase. Fingerprints are sent in and most of my application is done and has been sent in. So here is my number...
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by hellothere94I am organizing everything to set up a daycare in California, Sacramento area.
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by Mom2TwoI'm about to change my hours and I think I'll change my rate structure as well.
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by SumshineSo I know I am way under selling myselF for rates. I have learned from interviews and from a few providers letting me know that I am any where from $10-30...
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by CityGardenOne dck's mom works Sunday - Thursday so she would like me to consider a 4 day rate.... since she plans to have her son with her on Fridays. I am willing...
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Hi all,
I am a part time teacher and mom of 3 kids under 5. I'm considering quitting my teaching job and opening a home daycare. I'm...-
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by CityGardenFor the providers who do contracted hours...
What times do you use for the pick up hour breakdown? (i.e. 3pm, 4pm, 5pm)
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by BoymomMy hours are 7:30-5:30 and I charge a flat fee regardless of age. (I'm about to have ages 2 and up only.) All of the families that I have use the full...
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by daycareso I recently changed my hours and I am closing earlier. I did not raise rates this past year and therefore did this instead. Yes a few parents were...
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by badger411How do you deal with/cope with/rationalize all of the food that is wasted on a typical day? It feels like no matter what we serve, half to 3/4 of it...
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by SergioMy wife & I are thinking about buying our own house. As of today, every zip code in the United States is on the table, but the most important criteria...
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by kbeutifulCurrently in the process of filling out my paper work and doing my required classes. So happy to have had found this site because I have so many questions....
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Hello,
I am a family child care provider in MN. I have worked as a teacher in centers for years and opened a family child care (home) program about...-
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I saw this ad for babysitting service for black Friday. I know her heart is in the right spot, but I am not sure that she has thought this through all...
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by BrittanyI have searched endellessly online and I can't find what the "average" rate for in home childcare is. I find many threads but all are at least...
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by NisarynThis was on my local FB page, another example of how the military families around here expect you to take less money and, as one told me, "you're...
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by AmberTI am new to this forum and am seeking advice about how to handle my teacher clients. I have been operating my family child care center in Wisconsin for...
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by Baby&Mestill ironing out our enrollment fees
Please share ur's
Did research in our area
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by Smith3Hi! I'm trying to start a small daycare of only 3 kids. And I am trying to create my rates but I'm afraid I may be selling myself short or over charging....
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Hi every body! My name is Kristin and I just recently opened my family home daycare here in Central FL. I've had tons of inquiries, a few interviews,...
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by Nurse JackieI am in the process of getting my license and trying to find out the average cost of home daycare in my area. This task has been the hardest thing ever....
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by Nurse JackieHello I'm new to this forum and am actually going through the process of becoming a licensed daycare provider. I was wondering if there is a way I can...
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by PepperthI've been debating how to charge clients: weekly rate vs. daily rate vs. hourly. I like the idea of a weekly rate because it seems so much simpler, and...
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I currently have 3 families that I get their children on and off the bus. I am really stressing over what to charge, I was charging $6 a day I usually...
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by Dilley BeansI know everyone does it differently but I can't decide which I prefer:
Option A:
Charge only for the days I am open and charge a...-
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How much would you charge to open 2 hrs or so earlier than your regular opening time?
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by CalikateHi everyone! Do any of you charge on the higher end for your rates? Maybe you offer special things or other high end options for parents? If you are on...
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by LannieJHello everyone,
I've been in business for 6 yrs and have only raised my rates once (2 yrs ago). My prices are competitive, but there's...-
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I opened on June 2nd. I have two part time children. I need to get some full time kids in.
I was charging $38 per day or $190 a week for...-
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by GuestHi!
We will be moving into the Northern VA area soon and I'm wondering what rates are there? Full time, partime?
Do home daycares do different...-
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by TdhmomHere's my dilemma...I am pretty spoiled with the one family I have. Drop off is 7:55 and pick up is 4. I have a new family starting in August that has...
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Hi, I am starting up my home daycare business as soon as I get my first client. :confused: whenever that will be. I have listed my business on Care.com...
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by Cat HerderFor competitors to start calling for your rates and services while pretending to be potential clients....
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My dcb is going to K in the fall. I will only have him for 1.5 - 2 hours each day. We will do a bus run in the afternoon, but that is only 4 blocks away....
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by ihopThe area I live in is saturated with daycares. You can have three children besides your own if you are not licensed, 10 if you are, and 13 if you are...
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by SteppingI 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...
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Do any of you have different rates based on developmental milestones? I am wanting to change my rates and wondered if it would be a good idea. For example:...
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by sammysI'm having a hard time coming up with rates. I know it varies by location but I want to make mine simple and it's not working
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I am opening a day care and I was approached by a mom that has 3 school aged kids. She would like to know what I would charge for her for before and after...
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by cheerfuldomI have a mom asking about rate for the following...
two days a week for 12 hours per day (3 of the hours being past my normal closing time)...-
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by LaLa1923Here a some facts:
I have a new sibling set, 10 week old, 15 mo old, and 4yr old in half day
preschool, only comes 2 days one week...-
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by KSDCSo, I am raising my rates for the first time in 7 years. I am also thinking about changing how I charge.
I have been reading old posts about...-
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by cara041083I have always had lower rates. Well right now Im getting ready to have a baby and since im not watching kids at this time, I decided that I was going...
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by ksmithI'm wondering what you charge, or what the going rate for in home care is in the area? I'm having a hard time finding anything online.
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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...
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by Jack SpratLong story short..A friend on FB sent me a message asking my rates,hours, and what I provided. Also, asked if I was on a food program. I did a double...
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by DaycareMamaI just saw on another post that somes ones sister gets $280 a wk per child!
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by JosiegirlI know every locale is different as far as rates go. One of my little guys is starting K next week and dcm asked my afterschool rates. Frankly I haven't...
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by daycaredivaI have a client with a 3 day/week set schedule, they pay for my higher PT rate. They also drop off early (7, I open at 7:30) and pick up early (3, never...
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by Happy HeartsI set up my new rate sheet starting September 1!!!
I am currently charging by the hour, but come September it will be by set number of...-
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by spud912#1:
Soooo I get a text asking for child care and how much I charge for full time. When I tell her my rates (which are approximately $10 more than...-
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by daycaredivaSo it's getting busy here again, I am getting a few calls a day! YAY! Just signed a drop in for 1 day a week, who will be taking up the random 2 days/week...
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by lflickOk.. I know there are a million + posts about this but I am not sure if I have hours to peruse them to find specific advice... I opened recently and have...
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by lflickHi all... I know there are many preexisting threads about rates and what not; however, I have a more specific question/opinion type question... Currently...
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by lflickI currently do a daily rate. I have seen a few posts of weekly rates. Which do you do and why? If you do weekly would you mind sharing your rate sheets,...
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by LeighI charge a weekly rate for up to 40 hours, hourly after that. I did this because my weekly rate was scaring people away when I based it on 50 hours....
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I'm new here but not new to being licensed to do daycare. It's been 10 years though. The last 5 1/2 I have worked in early childhood at a public school....
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by LeslieGI do not advertise my rates because I know that I am a little on the high end for my area. I would rather the family come for a visit to see the space,...
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My rate for a daily care is $35 a day per child. So would you charge half that for before and after school care?
Im contemplating with...-
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by GuestI will have been open for 1 year in August and thinking about raising rates. What's typical? I charge a daily rate for 9 hours a day. The rate is $55...
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by mamacI haven't gotten any clients yet and I'm having trouble with my rates. I know there's a lot of discussion about this but do people just set an arbitrary...
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by Pam1013when I wrote up my original handbook I did not include a supply fee for arts,crafts, tissues, etc. I feel a need to add that at this point in a revision....
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by vaughn40Business is super slow right now. I was wondering your opinion on lowering rates to attract clients. Also, do anyone give discounts to family members...
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by LaLa1923Please feel free to log out for privacy!
This question came up in another thread, do I thought I'd make a post!
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So just to give you guys an update I called the parents who only wanted to pay me $200 a week and told them I could do no less than $250 a week
they...
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Hi there! I'm trying to get my home daycare up and running in the next couple of weeks and have been working on rates/fees/handbook and all that fun stuff....
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by KimberliCurious as to others' thoughts on posting vs. not posting rates on your website.
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by DCMamaI have some rates debates. I usually have rates for 5 days full time, 3 days, and 2 days part time. A parent would like to acquire care for 5 days for...
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by NickelSo I've been talking to my husband about how people don't want to pay for care. and we agree that it is ridiculous how parents will fork out the money...
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by CAPASay the building is fairly new, it's newly renovated with a 50-60 child capacity. Near a park, in a middle-class neighborhood. The building has a parking...
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by GuestI have been doing daycare for 3 years. I have never had more than 7 kids on a regular basis, except I have had 8-9 on non school days or when someone...
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by GuestHi, I'm in the process of setting up my home child care business. I'm really torn on how I should charge families. Should I charge them weekly, daily...
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I have people tell me that I charge too much when its $25/day for infant/toddler and $20/day for preschool/schoolage. And if it's siblings I have even...
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by NickelI saw an ad and I'm thinking about responding. Someone is looking for a sitter for three girls 5mnth, 2, and 5 for one possibly two days a week. The days...
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by KDCSo, my daily rates for full time are $45/day for 18 months +, and $50/day for 18 months and younger. I am open 7-5:30, they are allowed to come and leave...
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I have a couple of 2yr old girls that are angels. They behave very well, aren't mean to others, and even ask if they can lay down after lunch and nap...
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by Country KidsThe other day someone posted about Nanny's making minimum wage or more. I ran across this add on craigslist and found it astonishing.
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Hello!
Recently my family and I relocated to Colorado from Texas. I had a home daycare in Texas, I must admit things were easier in Texas...-
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by Guesti am extremely stressed out and could use lots of advice from you all. So i started my in home childcare about 1 year ago and was clueless as what to...
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by SunshineMamaHow do you answer this question when you get e-mail responses to your ads?
I charge a bit more than others in the area, but my program...-
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by Bella99I see some people break up the rates with Infants and Toddlers/Preschool age. Infants costing more. Has anyone thought about (or have an opinion on)...
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by Country KidsDo all your parents have the same schedule each day?
Heres my dilema. A few of my parents work manufacturing. One week they may need...-
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by KDCI would like to price out daycares around me to see how I fit in, I recently received a call from a person looking for a new DC provider when she was...
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by GuestDo you require the parents to come at a certain time or since they are paying anyhow do you not mind if they come right at closing time? I have a family...
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by frugalmama4Ok, so I have been working on re-doing my handbook (posted under other thread) thanks to all for the feed back.
I decided to due as so many...-
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by MissKSo I know there are many different ways a provider could discriminate anywhere from rates to choosing (or not choosing) a family based on race, religion,...
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by Country KidsToying with the idea of changing my rates and going to strictly a day rate, but keeping it if they are scheduled they are charged.
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by frugalmama4Hello, again I did received it thanks.
So now I'm thinking about the whole rate structure set-up like Nannyde's.
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by rhondawarrenOkay ... As some of you know I was back and forth on raising my rates because groceries are so expensive. I felt I needed a little more to help cover...
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by rhondawarrenI am struggling with my rates because after buying groceries for a few weeks of providing care with all meals breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack...
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If this has been asked several times already I apologize. You can point me to any related threads.
I'm starting up my daycare again and...-
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by frugalmama4Thanks in advance for any help!
Just got a call from a family in my neighborhood need care overnight 11-6am, this is the catch she has...-
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by BreezyI'm in need of child care for my two kids,ages 4 and 6,in your home. I'm looking for part time,Thursdays and Fridays only,from 8am to 5:30pm. My oldest...
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by cheerfuldomMy area is getting flooded with SAHMs and VERY cut-throat amongst all the providers and facilities. I really do think that the demand cannot support the...
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by kidkairI need some help on wording a raising rates letter. I'm only raising some client's rates and each one is different so they'll be getting slightly different...
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by MNMumI'm wondering if anyone does a similar rate schedule to Nannyde's? I'm thinking about introducing one to my daycare families. Did anyone change to this...
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Just had a mom txt me wanting to discuss why state paid and out of pocket families are paying different rates, ugh. They aren't but one of my confused...
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by pfund2233I had a DCM call and leave a msg (I was busy) pretty much stating that she was having increased anxiety attacks due to MY new rules in my contract.
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by SunchimesI need to try to find out current rates for our area. When you call another provider or a center for information, do you level with them and tell them...
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by badamsI was considering a flat rate of $75 per week for part-time care up to 24 hours. My full time rate is $120 per week for toddler to school age care ranging...
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by Mrs. CCthreads which discuss how to get a weekly rate and what the equation is.
Anyone have a process for how they did it?
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We have a farm & garden and nature study (think day camp-ish) complete with my husband, the wilderness survival guide. He's a walking encyclopedia....
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by TBirdUGH!!!
I met this lady looking for childcare MONTHS ago. She called me and wanted to see my place right away. She sounded pretty desperate...-
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by daycareThis was an ad from my local city that I live in...I am ESL and she spells worse than I do..NOt to mention all the grammar errors... I'm sitting here...
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by MommyofThreeHello how much is too much for one child. Im charging 150 per child and 200 for siblings. I provide everything even diapers and wipes. Is this too mu...
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Hi, I am starting a daycare out of my home. I have been approved for non-registered and I need to send new rates for registered daycare and my three letters...
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How many of you have families that get assistance? Is this a pain, or is it a good thing. I have one family that said a while ago they were going to apply...
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by cheerfuldomokay so I keep posting about what I am seeing in my local CL ads for daycare (the CL daycare section is very active in my area). I am seeing everything...
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Please?
I love your rate structure, and I would like to tweak it to fit my gfdc.
I had planned on only charging FT rates,...-
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by MNmamaOf4This woman seriously is becoming a thorn in my side. Today when she picked up her son, she informed me that she's been telling the other moms in town...
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by MNmamaOf4Hi. I'm working on my PHB for the first of the year and since I want a few things changed before I add new families, I keep seeing people refer to your...
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by MNmamaOf4I think I want to switch to a weekly rate for all my families by the first of the year and especially before I start any new families. Right now I charge...
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by MommyMuffinHow much money do you bring in a month?
I am making about 2200 a month now. 3 part time, 2 full time
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by NiNi.R.I finally got the nerve and handed out my new contract last week. It took a lot of convincing from my husband that it would be okay. I decided to do the...
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by beachgrlHey all, I charge $140 for a regular week and my regular hours are
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by c2laneHi all,
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by MamaJThe local YMCA program for school age is $50/week, and a $50 registration fee for school agers.
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A few weeks ago my DH complained about how I give him a list of things to do when he gets home and how I never have the dishes or dinner done. I straightened...
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by jen2651Ok, I'm sure there are a million posts about this, but I am having a hard time finding them so I am asking for help...
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by GuestI do not offer sibling discounts. I want to try to get all full time kids, but I know I will be asked how much for part time and will be willing to fit...
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by AlexandraOk, I charged $125/week. The last spot I filled was in March. The spot I filled I knew was temporarily until back to school. Since then I noticed I am...
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by AbigailI have a ton of questions, but my main question I need to figure out is rates. Since I'm not a parent yet (within two years I should be! LOL) and I have...
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by Country KidsDo you charge your state pay parents as much as your private pay parents, or do you charge what the state will pay you?
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by pfund2233Currently I charge by the hour. ($2.75 per hour per child) And I only charge for the time they are here. I currently have 4 kids that I care for. 2...
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by PolarCareProviders,
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by SimpleMomI just responded to Dancing Queens post regarding rates and such. I have a min. of $115.00/wk and more if it's more than 40 hrs. I have, in the last...
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by DancingQueenI have not offered part time in the past. I am only allowed a certain # of daycare kids, and if I take part time kids I risk losing full time pay unless...
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Hi all,
Currently I'm taking the summer off, but for the fall I'm thinking of restructuring my rates. I do SA care, and next...-
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by maitiaHello, I'm new here and I'm starting a daycare center in Pa. I do not know how to determine my rates. My center will accept chidren from weeks to 5 yrs....
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by Angelwings36So since the day I opened up my daycare over 5 years ago I have always offered one full time space for a single mother at a lower rate. So I took this...
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by MamaJI have a DKB who comes 3 days a week. He will be starting Kindergarten this fall, and mom wants him to come on his school days...also 3 days a week....
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by rhondawarrenI am going to start babysitting in my home and am wondering what I should charge for Full Time, Part Time, Multiple Child Familes and Before/After School....
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by cherryhillMy weekly full time rate is 225.00. I am open from 7:30-5:30.
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by TSDaycareNeed some input- next school year I have my first dcg going into 6th grade, she has been with me for the past 2 years before & after and days school...
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by melissa annI just seen some ads for childcare. One was offering $60/week another $70/week. Another one was a 20 yr old saying rate was whatever you could afford....
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by GuestI have been lurking for the last few days reading different postings and thought I would ask you ladies this question:
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by DBugI recently cut my closing hours back from 6:00 to 5:00 pm. It didn't affect most of the families, but one family rearranged their shifts to accommodate...
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by momma2girlsI know you have placed your pick up times and prices for early pick ups, etc. on here before, but I cannot find it. Can you post it all on here again?...
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by greenhouseHi Ladies,
I've decided to focus on getting my after school spots filled. My 2 infant spots are filled and all I get are ONLY infant calls. I'm...-
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by MamaBearSo I had a family contact me for daycare...I had met with them a year ago for a tour but didnt have a space at the time. Now her son is 2 yrs old and...
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by WImomI have a family with a 19m old that really wants to enroll at my childcare. I usually only care for ages 2y and up but he is full time and that's hard...
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by cherryhillI have only had full time or all day care. I guess I would charge 50.00 all day, would I just charge half of that or an hourly rate?
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I have always wondered how daycares charge when dck attend preschool part of the day. I normally charge a weekly rate, but will have 1 or 2 kids attending...
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by blessed momSomeone...please help me with rates! ARG! I live in Northern California...I just can't figure out the best way to structure my rates. How much for...
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by rjskidsI know it's different in areas but just wondering HOW you do your daycare rates. What you have found works best. Do you have a full time/part time rate?...
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by MG&LsmomWhat do you charge for SA if school is canceled and how do you have that all arranged with the DCPs?
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by cherryhillI am trying to change my schedule to work four days a week, not sure how to price it. currently my full time rate is 225.00 a week. Three days is 160.00...
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by AbigailChild care rates in our city are all over the place! LOL. I know I get a list of "average" "low" and "high" rates for...
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by afmamaI'm getting together my contract here and wondering how to list my rates. I ONLY want to do drop-in care because of my hubby's crazy schedule I want to...
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by MG&LsmomDH's sister is getting married Monday May 9th in Las Vegas. We all live on the east coast. We were looking at flying out Sunday evening and coming back...
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How would you price a family that needs daycare past your "normal" hours? My hours are 7-5:30 and this dcm needs child care for her 4 y/o from...
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by daymommyLately I've been thinking that I need to change my rates/the way I charge. Right now I charge $25/day with contracted days (so each family has a set...
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by countrymomso I had this family start in dec. I was told that they would be picked up at 430. Well its now extended to 545pm. I'm beyond mad. I gave him an old contract...
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I though you all might find the rates at our local ski resort daycare interesting.
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by cillybean83A daycare center opened down the road from me and i'm dying to know what they charge! I called and asked if they had openings for a 13 month old (that's...
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by AbigailI know a 2 week deposit prior to enrollment AND another week of tuition on the first day of care will be expensive. Does anyone ONLY offer installments...
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by SandeeARI know rates vary from area to area, state to state, but I'm just wondering. Looking at all these websites posted, most of you guys are charging for...
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by melissa annCurrently I have a daily rate with a 3 day min. but I"ve been thinking of switching to a weekly rate. Should I just have 1 flat weekly rate even...
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by KEG123So through my CL ad I've had numerous inquiries, but nothing has ever followed through. I'm wondering if this is because I'm telling them my rates when...
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by care-careI had a call for 2 boys 2 and 3 yrs old. Need to be watched from 2-230 til 530 5 days a week. I am new at this and have 1 baby right now and get 95 for...
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by dEHmomOk so I have a lady coming for an interview. I'm not sure EXACTLY yet, but by the sounds of it this is what she is looking for:
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by DCMomOf3I am in the north so don't know. I have a friend looking for care in the Houston area. What is the weekly rate there, anyone know?
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by GuestI just had a call from a Mom that is in town for 4 months for Tax Season and needs chld care for a 2 year old from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. I explained to...
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by Blackcat31I normally only do full day rates and have no hourly or half day rates available but in this bad economic times I guess you gotta take what you can get....
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by legomom922I;m thinking of raising my rates because of certain bills going up like the gas & electric, health insurance, etc. People here pay the $35 so easily...
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by DancingQueenI have a SA boy that comes for about 1/2 hour in the morning and originally was supposed to be here until about 15 minutes in the afternoon.
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by DancingQueenWhat do you do differently for charges for late school starts.
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by DancingQueenI have a SA boy.
he comes at 7 and gets on the bus at 7:35
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I have a potential family that only wants 8 hours of care for one baby, spread over 3 days. How much would you charge for this? It'd only be a couple...
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by PAMommy1228How much do you charge a week, for how many hours? If they go over a certain amount of hours do they get charged more?
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by GuestPreview
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by Momof2BoysI have an interview tomorrow with a family who needs care for their 5 month old son Monday through Thursday one week, and Tuesday through Thursday the...
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by tenderheartsOk maybe this is where I need to have a backbone and stick up for my contract "rules" but on the other hand I feel as though I'm ripping someone...
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by Anna104I have recently become a licensed in home provider. I am so confused about pricing. Do you have prices for different families, as their hours will differ?...
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Just got a call from someone who has two children, but only needs care for about 45 minutes per day, in the afternoon. The kids are SA's. My regular...
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by legomom922I have always charged by the day $35 for under 3 ( I dont really take toddlers anyway) with a 3 day miniumum. My part timer 3 day person may be going...
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by momofboysHow much higher do you price for infants than you do for a toddler or preschooler? I know it should be higher but by how much? Thank you!
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by mac60I have a family that had a boy go to first grade this year, and the 4 yr old is here ft, but will go to real preschool 3 afternoons per week from 12:30...
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We'd like to match our rates to those of the other daycares in the county, if their rate is more than our's. But how do you find out how much to charge...
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by Momof2BoysA mom emailed this to me last night:
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Anyone willing to share what they charge for after school kids? I have never had kids that come after school, and currently charge part day and full...
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by legomom922What do you all do? I always post my rates in my ads because it prevents wasted time & interviews. I would rather have someone contact me knowing...
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by DCMomOf3Do you have different rates for different families? I feel I need to charge the same to everyone that comes through my door, they all have the same contract,...
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by Momof2BoysHi there! I have been in the process of starting a daycare for a few months and love coming to this site for answers and opinions!
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by legomom922I'm just throwing around some ideas right now, but I have NO idea what most people charge for this? Do you do it by the hr? By the day? weather its am...
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by AbigailI'm conducting research to better educate myself before I start my in-home family childcare career. Is it necessary to charge different rates according...
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So I have a full-time rate of $150 and part-time is $100. In my contract I have it state that part-time is care up to 3 days a week and the full-time...
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by tenderheartswow I'm so excited just this evening I've had 3 different emails for daycare. So I have one email from a day, he has 3 of his kids for the summer every...
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by jandersonI am starting up a daycare and was going to charge a weekly fee for full time kids. I was going to charge a straight across price (no price difference...
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by GuestI just curoius as to what other providers charge what is included and where they are located. If you are lisenced or not.
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by fctjc1979How does everyone else go about figuring out what to charge? I tried to go to craig's list to see if I am charging a comparable rate to others in my area...
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by actaktmdtI received a call and am considering doing 2nd shift care. My husband is concerend about family time....We are big dave ramsey people and I cant justify...
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How much would you charge per week for school agers (age 6) for full time (all day, M-F) during the summer? Normally they're only here before & after...
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by Momof2BoysSo I have ANOTHER question..and guess what! It's about what to charge a potential family..
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by PersephoneOkay, so I've been wanting to pick up a few kids for the summer, just school age, so we can go places on trips.
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by gkids09I have been told my rates are somewhat high for my daycare, but I can't imagine being any lower (and obviously, I'm not going to lower them since I am...
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by GuestI am just curious what people charge in different places.
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by KennyWhat do people charge for school-age children?
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by PersephoneI got a phone call from another provider in town who I talked to about openings and she doesn't really want any more school age. So she called today...
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by SimpleMomMore or less a little disappointed. I'm pregnant and about to have our baby. My families have known for 9 months and know that I plan to take an 8wk...
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by DanceMomHi - new to the site. Ive been a provider for almost 3 years. I have never raised my rates but am thinking of doing so this year in May. I was thinking...
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Hi everyone!
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by momofboysQuote:
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by GuestI'm getting ready to open my daycare in 3months. The only thing is i'm not sure how much to charge. I have called around to see what the rates are in...
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by alyssynWhen parents ask for your rates over the phone is it better to give the info. this way or should you set-up an interview and discuss your policies....
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A child in my daycare is going to start bringing all meals and drinks from home due to sensitivity issues. The mom has been paying $125 per week to me...
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by momma2girlsI thought it would be interesting on here if we would share rates for daycare, on what you charge, going rate where you live, parttime, fulltime, before...
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by mindy2137Some of you may know that I run a home daycare. I have appx 7 to 8 kiddos a day, but that fluctuates depending on if the mom or dad has off, etc. ...
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I'm a regular Craigslist user, and it burns me up to see that so many people are choosing to undercut other daycares, therefore driving the prices down....
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by tymaboyI am going to raise my prices come Jan. 2010. It will be the 1st increase since 2007. How many weeks notice do you think I should give my parents? I think...
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by GuestHi! I was wondering what everyone charges for in home daycare for before and after school, parttime, 1/2 days, 2 days a week, and preschool 2-3 days(3...
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by ecemomI was just wondering when and how often you raise your rates? How much notice do you give? Do you use a flat fee increase or a %? Also, how to do inform...
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by melissa annThis past week was the 2nd week since my rate increase. I have basically one family. 2: 1/2 siblings and 1 cousin. The mom of the 2 and the grandpa of...
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by SimpleMomOk. A little background.
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by mac60When you have 2 kids from same family, a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old that will go to kindy 1/2 days. Do you give a sibling discount for the kindy?
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by GuestI am an accounting assistant and sometimes have to work late. My 9 year attends an after school program at her school until 5:30. My question is what...
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by nanaj'sJust starting up and i don't know how much i should charge per hour per child?
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by GuestHow long do you, as a provider, feel is an appropriate length of time in a single day a child should be in your care?
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by gmac121I'm a new military Dad who was deployed when my wife gave birth to our son last year. She had the responsibility of finding a caregiver by herself in...
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by GuestWhat would you charge for full-time infant care in a home facility?
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