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My goal: I want to work less hours and there's lots of changes in my family needs coming up, so I'm preparing for that.
Currently: my hours are 7:30-5:30 with families contracted for 9 hours max or an additional $5 applies. Which, they all stick to 9 hours for the most part. However, they're all arriving 8:30-5:30 and I want to be done by 5:00, 5:15 at the latest. I know they can all DO that because they all STARTED by saying hours needed were 7:45-4:45 or 8-5.
I currently charge $162 (preschool), $170 (toddler) and $180 (infant-which I rarely even enroll). Most of my current dck are preschool age.
I'd love for you to read below and tell me if you think it would be enough to nudge families into an earlier pick up time, if there are any holes in it and if I sound too much of a B.
THANK YOU!!
My rough draft...
Monday-Friday Options:
1.) 7:30am-4:00pm= $145/week (8.5 hours/day-all meals included if present)
2.) 7:30am-4:30pm= $150/week (9 hours/day-all meals included if present)
3.) 8:00am-5:00pm= $160/week (9 hours/day-lunch and snack included if present)
4.) 8:15am-5:15pm= $175 /week (9 hours/day-lunch and snack included if present)
I am no longer separating my rates into age categories. These rates are for ALL ages. I do not offer a sibling discount. Mealtimes are 7:30-7:59am for breakfast, 11:30am for lunch and 3:50pm for afternoon snack.
When you decide on a timeframe that works best for you, fill out the acceptance form and return it to me no later than XXXX. These will be your new contracted hours. You may arrive anytime at or after your arrival time, but you will incur late fees if you drop off BEFORE or pick up AFTER your contracted time.
The late fees within my operating hours are: $10 per 30 minutes. No credit is given for partial hours and no grace periods are in effect.
As a bonus with option 1 and 2:
• You are free to schedule one late pick up time per week in advance (at least 8 hours notice) for a discounted rate of $5 per 30 minutes. Please call or text beforehand, I will need to approve it and verify that I am available.
If you feel your contracted time is not working for you in the future, we can adjust you to a new one.
You will notice that I no longer provide care past 5:15. If you pick up anytime (any day) after 5:15, your account will be assessed $5 per minute. In addition, your contract will be subject to termination.
I realize the late fees sound harsh, but my family needs have changed and as those change, so do my business needs. I will no longer be willing or able to provide late care. Please have a back up person if you are running late (I am NOT that back up person).
However, I will be flexible in inclement weather at my discretion.
All rates and fees are per-child.
Currently: my hours are 7:30-5:30 with families contracted for 9 hours max or an additional $5 applies. Which, they all stick to 9 hours for the most part. However, they're all arriving 8:30-5:30 and I want to be done by 5:00, 5:15 at the latest. I know they can all DO that because they all STARTED by saying hours needed were 7:45-4:45 or 8-5.
I currently charge $162 (preschool), $170 (toddler) and $180 (infant-which I rarely even enroll). Most of my current dck are preschool age.
I'd love for you to read below and tell me if you think it would be enough to nudge families into an earlier pick up time, if there are any holes in it and if I sound too much of a B.
THANK YOU!!
My rough draft...
Monday-Friday Options:
1.) 7:30am-4:00pm= $145/week (8.5 hours/day-all meals included if present)
2.) 7:30am-4:30pm= $150/week (9 hours/day-all meals included if present)
3.) 8:00am-5:00pm= $160/week (9 hours/day-lunch and snack included if present)
4.) 8:15am-5:15pm= $175 /week (9 hours/day-lunch and snack included if present)
I am no longer separating my rates into age categories. These rates are for ALL ages. I do not offer a sibling discount. Mealtimes are 7:30-7:59am for breakfast, 11:30am for lunch and 3:50pm for afternoon snack.
When you decide on a timeframe that works best for you, fill out the acceptance form and return it to me no later than XXXX. These will be your new contracted hours. You may arrive anytime at or after your arrival time, but you will incur late fees if you drop off BEFORE or pick up AFTER your contracted time.
The late fees within my operating hours are: $10 per 30 minutes. No credit is given for partial hours and no grace periods are in effect.
As a bonus with option 1 and 2:
• You are free to schedule one late pick up time per week in advance (at least 8 hours notice) for a discounted rate of $5 per 30 minutes. Please call or text beforehand, I will need to approve it and verify that I am available.
If you feel your contracted time is not working for you in the future, we can adjust you to a new one.
You will notice that I no longer provide care past 5:15. If you pick up anytime (any day) after 5:15, your account will be assessed $5 per minute. In addition, your contract will be subject to termination.
I realize the late fees sound harsh, but my family needs have changed and as those change, so do my business needs. I will no longer be willing or able to provide late care. Please have a back up person if you are running late (I am NOT that back up person).
However, I will be flexible in inclement weather at my discretion.
All rates and fees are per-child.
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..not sure what part of CA you're from but when I was there last winter it took a LONG time to drive 20 miles! I don't know how people do it every day!
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