Sibling Discount Rate?

[MarinaVanessa]

I do not give sibling discounts. I provide the same level of care to all of the children so I don't feel the need to offer a discount. I also don't see the fairness of that to my clients with single children.

I don't get too many clients with siblings but that's fine with me because if the family moves then that twice as much income that I'll be losing.

[melilley]

I don't give a discount. Parents don't seem to mind, they like my home and program so I think that makes up for it. I did have my parent who has two kids here mention in passing how some give discounts, but she then said what ever, not meanly, but in a manner that suggested that it was worth it for her kids to come here.

[MissSarah]

I don't give sibling discounts. I'm legally unlicensed and am only allowed 2 kids OR one sibling group so I can't afford to give a discount. I'm in the process of getting my license so once I am allowed more kids I may reconsider that policy.

[wahmof3]

I have, on occasion, told a family that I was going to lower their rate because I knew they were struggling etc. and I was in a position to help out.

But nothing bugs me more than people who EXPECT me to take money out of my pocket and put it in theirs just because they have more than one child.

Why would I pay THEM to bring their child to me?!!!

This is right on the money! I have been and still am struggling with a dcf that I was already giving a significant discount to and then they added child #2 and thought I would discount my rate even more. After my experience I will no longer offer a sibling discount.

[laundrymom]

I offer care at the same rate for the second as I do the first.

I word it so it seems they get one. Ex.

120per week for one child

130 for first, 110 for second

120 for one child, if they have a baby after in care, second child is always same $$ as first.

[Kim]

I offered a sibling discount when I first started but I don't anymore. I don't have anything about it in my handbook since it's not something I offer. I only address it if a family asks about it and then I tell them that I don't offer it. The care, supplies, food, insurance, etc for two children is the same whether they come from one family or two.

[wahmof3]

Here is another idea:

The local centers in my area offer a sibling discount if your income is under a certain amount and then its 20% off the first child.

If a families income is under that set amount they probably qualify for state assistance.

[Orie]

I do not offer a sibling discount.

[MaryM]

I offer a sibling discount.

It's a $.25/hour difference for one child if both children are in attendance at the same time.


For me it's not about selling myself short or about offering a discounted level of care, it's about recognizing that we're in a recession, my family is very financially stable, I love that I can live the life I want to by staying home and doing what I do and don't mind giving back a bit to those who support the lifestyle I've chosen and comfortably settled into.

It's no skin off my teeth. Combined with the quality of care and environment I can offer it just adds to what sets me aside from the competition.




Do what you feel is right and fair for you and your families MissMaries, that's all that really matters in the long run

Oh, but didn't you know-our "wonderful" pres said the recession ended a year or so ago? :: (yea-hasn't felt like it's ended here either!)

[bunnyslippers]

I made the mistake of doing it this year, in order to keep one of my easier families. While I am glad I have the family, I shorted myself of about $3700 this school year.

If I were remaining in business, I would never offer this again. Ever.

I am thankful to have just a few families to deal with, but the money is definitely a stretch. Live and learn!

[frgsonmysox]

I'm realizing that I will change my policy here soon to not have a sibling discount either.

[KnoxMom]

5%, but only because I am new. I am advertising it for now but not making it a part of my handbook. Case by case only and I intend for only my first set of families to take advantage of the offer because of my age range.