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Look at Williams2008 post. She gives an idea of how you can find out other providers rates in your area!I know what you mean, where I worked they would not, for any reason give rates over the phone. Sorry, I meant they would pretend to be a client and go to the other center/home to see what rates were. It's not the best way, but they did find out the info. they needed. Like I said, I could never do it, I would be too scared that I would see those people while I would be out with my daycare kids and I'm not good at deceiving people nor would I want to...
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I think it is interesting to see how much rates vary depending on where you are located. I live in a high cost of living area, but my rates are way less than those up the peninsula closer to San Francisco. I found this out years ago, when I first started & recently had a new family start that verified it has not changed!
I charge $200 for f/t infants & pre-school
and $150 for p/t and S/AComment
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Ha I put hours and times:
::::: Sorry I know that is the same thing, as you can see my day has been pretty long, but you'll get what I'm saying don't ya!?!?!
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I agree. I am sure the OP was not trying to unveil anyone's skeletons in the closet-so to speak
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*edited - posted a reply in response to the wrong quote*
Ugh. It's really unfortunate that potential childcare providers would do this to established providers... a really big pet peeve in this business is people not showing up to interviews or people showing up just to collect (or even steal) information, handbooks, etc. Such a disrespectful waste of time!
I call around the city once a year - I call at least 10 daycares (center and home) in my area, and another 20 or so across the city - I do this so I can stay current with average prices each year, especially when I up my own fees. This is EXACTLY what I tell my collegues when I call, as well - thankfully, everyone is always really open and helpful!Comment
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I charge $130 full time for one child
$200 for siblings
$30 per day part time(no enrollments for this yet though)
Everyone in my area seems to do the discount. For my old provider we only paid an extra $10 per day for our second. I based mine off what we paid & also what a few other providers in my area charge. I went lower than the latter since I am just starting out!Comment
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In the US, our Department of Human Services, through the government's state's websites, lists all licensed providers. The provider can list what he/she charges if they want, but do not have to. Any one can access this info. Also, a lot of people at least in the US aren't willing to give out prices over the phone. I'm guessing they do not want the competition to charge less than they do? I hope this makes sense.Ugh. It's really unfortunate that potential childcare providers would do this to established providers... a really big pet peeve in this business is people not showing up to interviews or people showing up just to collect (or even steal) information, handbooks, etc. Such a disrespectful waste of time!
I call around the city once a year - I call at least 10 daycares (center and home) in my area, and another 20 or so across the city - I do this so I can stay current with average prices each year, especially when I up my own fees. This is EXACTLY what I tell my collegues when I call, as well - thankfully, everyone is always really open and helpful!Comment
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Daycare is very competitive in my area. Far more providers than available kids.
I charge $125 a week for FT regardless of the age.
I believe many providers are charging $150, or at least they say they are when I call and ask. I always tell them that I am another provider.Comment
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I don't steal anyone's information, I came up with my own rate, handbook, etc. What's the difference between looking it up on the website and calling and asking them for it!?!?!?:confused:.....ummmm nothing!!Ugh. It's really unfortunate that potential childcare providers would do this to established providers... a really big pet peeve in this business is people not showing up to interviews or people showing up just to collect (or even steal) information, handbooks, etc. Such a disrespectful waste of time!
I call around the city once a year - I call at least 10 daycares (center and home) in my area, and another 20 or so across the city - I do this so I can stay current with average prices each year, especially when I up my own fees. This is EXACTLY what I tell my collegues when I call, as well - thankfully, everyone is always really open and helpful!Comment
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I put my rate on all of my ads. It saves me lot of the hassle of having prociders pretending to be potential clients calling me to check prices and then standing me up. It also saves me the trouble of having someone call and then decide that I am too expensive for them. Believe it or not $115/week is a lot in my area. Some parents may see this in the ad and assume that by charging more the care is better. When I move into my beautiful new home in a couple of months(which I haven't found yet) I will charge even more. I'd rather take my time finding clients that are willing to pay more then to put myself in the position that I am in now. I only take in kids between the ages of 2 and 5 years. This is my full time rate. I have no part time rate.Ugh. It's really unfortunate that potential childcare providers would do this to established providers... a really big pet peeve in this business is people not showing up to interviews or people showing up just to collect (or even steal) information, handbooks, etc. Such a disrespectful waste of time!
I call around the city once a year - I call at least 10 daycares (center and home) in my area, and another 20 or so across the city - I do this so I can stay current with average prices each year, especially when I up my own fees. This is EXACTLY what I tell my collegues when I call, as well - thankfully, everyone is always really open and helpful!Comment
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I have to ask, (and OP I am sorry for going off topic) but why bother even responding to a very basic question if it bothers you so much?Why not just move on?
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