Summer Break

[lilmonkeys]

hello fellow providers!
I have a couple questions. I have a few kids in my daycare that have siblings that will be attending the daycare during summer break. one of the parents said there will be about 3 weeks during summer break that the kids won't be here because they will be on vacation. I charge for care for reg. full time kids regardless, should I do the same for summer break kids as well?

[childcaremom]

I would.

Side note: We are shovelling out after a blizzard and the idea of summer... seems a long way off.

[Unregistered]

I would.

Side note: We are shovelling out after a blizzard and the idea of summer... seems a long way off.

I would allow them to use their regular vacation time with me. Mine is 7 days/year.

[daycarediva]

It depends for me. If they were awesome clients I might either not charge or charge half rate. If they weren't..ehhhh.

Although every time I offer a break it ends up biting me in the rear.

[KSDC]

I would, unless you think you can fill the spot with another child. My families are paying for the spot, whether they use it or not.

[lovemydaycare0912]

I agree. I would charge up front if you can. What if they don't come back after vacation. But I know some parents might not like that idea.

[Thriftylady]

Depends. Will there be a contract saying the kids will be with you for the summer or will it be a drop in situation where you will keep them IF you have space? If it is a full time whole summer thing, then do the contract and do what you normally do for vacations. If it is drop in type care, then I wouldn't charge for it.