Really? HELP ADVICE NEEDED!

[tntsmom]

Okay, some advice is needed. I interviewed a family yesterday for childcare and their children are ages 2 and 4. Two year old not potty trained. I gave them my rate of $75/3 days for the two year old and $42 for the 4 year old which would include pickup from preschool. The mom was flabbergasted that it was $117 for the week. Then she probed into my church affiliation, and personal aspects of my other children. Wanted to know who would be watching the kids if I had to go to the restroom. My dilemma is I do need other children for care, but my gut feeling tells me this is going to be a nightmare. The kids have only been watched by family thus far.
Should I cut my losses and wait for another family to save the heartache or give it a chance?

[WImom]

I'd say skip it. It will only get worse. I've had parents that way and when I took a chance it never worked out. They tried to manage my childcare and complain about everything. WOW..I charge $145 for just one child for 3 days so not sure why she is complaining about the cost.

[Meyou]

I would pass. If there are problems before they even start it's only going to get worse IMO.

[Second Home]

I charge 30 per day for the first child and 25 for the second . At what you quoted her she is getting a deal , even more so if you are picking up the child from pre school .

I can understand her wanting to know about others in the home who may be with her kids , I have people ask all the time how many kids I have and thier ages . But that is all I tell them.

I think she is asking too much if she is more info about your church and kids.

[CraftyMom]

Go with your gut!!!

[MotherNature]

$117 for pt care for TWO kids, including transportation and she's complaining? RUN. She's delusional. Also- not her business what religion, if any, you are or any info about your kids.

[NeedaVaca]

I would pass. She is really getting a good deal...why so little for the 4 year old? They are still taking up a spot all 3 days AND you have to pick up! I would have charged the same or more as the 2 year old!

[spinnymarie]

Yep, you definitely gave her a deal, she's evidently not used to paying anything for care. Did you ask her who watches her children while SHE is using the bathroom?

[Sugar Magnolia]

I would charge $240 per week for that! You gave a fabulous deal. Don't walk away....****N.

[Imagination's Creations]

She will only start to question and challenge everything you do! I'd skip this one for sure! I had a family like this when I first opened. They were a nightmare! Well, they were termed after a month and then reported a false accusation to my licencing to try to get me in trouble. RUN! Not worth it. I charge $110 week per kid for part time

[TaylorTots]

I once had a parent question my religious affiliation. I told her that no religion was taught in my preschool program. She again asked "Yes, but what religion are you?" I showed her the door.

I know rates vary, but that does seem low! I charge $30 a day per child for 3 days a week care. I have twin 2.5 year olds and their family pays $180 per week for part time care with NO transportation offered.

[tntsmom]

That is my thought too. I had a call this morning for an 1 year old and I charge $105/wk and the dad went WOW to much! Really, they would not work for that.

[tntsmom]

You guys are awesome, thank you for affirming my thoughts. She did go so far and even asked who would be watching the kids while I am in the kitchen making meals and when I go to the restroom. I need kids, so I am some what desperate, but I think I will need to pass on these two. She is to paranoid and to much. I need to save myself some heartache and cut my losses.

[Leigh]

They would be paying $225 at my house for that deal. I would also suggest letting it go. Your religion really is none of their business. Who watches her kids when SHE goes to the bathroom?! No way would I go any further with this one.

[KidGrind]

Nice meeting you…. BUH BYE!