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  • Boymom
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jan 2016
    • 354

    Parent Asking to Bring Kid 45 Minutes Earlier?

    If a parent asked if they could bring their kid 45 minutes earlier because they have a doctor's appointment (very important appointment an hour away) would you do it and how much would you charge? I have it in my contract that I charge $1 per min, but I feel like $45 would be too much. BUT I also don't want to ever open early again, so I want to make sure this is just a one time thing.
  • Play Care
    Daycare.com Member
    • Dec 2012
    • 6642

    #2
    Originally posted by Boymom
    If a parent asked if they could bring their kid 45 minutes earlier because they have a doctor's appointment (very important appointment an hour away) would you do it and how much would you charge? I have it in my contract that I charge $1 per min, but I feel like $45 would be too much. BUT I also don't want to ever open early again, so I want to make sure this is just a one time thing.
    If you don't want to, tell them no. "I'm sorry, I'm unable to open any earlier than I already do"
    If you don't mind ONE time, figure out what you would like to make for the extra time (I charge $12 per hour for prearranged overtime if I am able to do it) and let them know - "I can do it this ONE time and this will be the fee, due before that morning"
    Chances are good that if you apply a fee they will change their minds anyway...

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    • Thriftylady
      Daycare.com Member
      • Aug 2014
      • 5884

      #3
      If I was willing to do it once, I would let them know it is a one time thing, and I would charge at least $10. More if I had to actually get up early.

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      • rosieteddy
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jan 2014
        • 1272

        #4
        I would charge 20.00 fee paid in cash ahead of time.I would explain its a special favor.

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        • Play Care
          Daycare.com Member
          • Dec 2012
          • 6642

          #5
          Originally posted by Play Care
          If you don't want to, tell them no. "I'm sorry, I'm unable to open any earlier than I already do"
          If you don't mind ONE time, figure out what you would like to make for the extra time (I charge $12 per hour for prearranged overtime if I am able to do it) and let them know - "I can do it this ONE time and this will be the fee, due before that morning"
          Chances are good that if you apply a fee they will change their minds anyway...
          Since I can't edit, just wanted to clarify that the total amount due would be $24, as contractually if they go into the next hour at all, $12 is charged. I charge enough to make it worth my while AND to make them really decide if they need my services or can work it out among themselves.
          But I typically find most parents aren't expecting a paid service, they are expecting "special."
          OP let us know how it turns out

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          • lovemydaycare0912
            Daycare.com Member
            • Oct 2015
            • 756

            #6
            Are they asking that you open before your opening time? This would be the deciding factor for me? Because they could have scheduled that appointment for a different time IMO.

            I would do at leat 20

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            • Blackcat31
              • Oct 2010
              • 36124

              #7
              Originally posted by lovemydaycare0912
              Are they asking that you open before your opening time? This would be the deciding factor for me? Because they could have scheduled that appointment for a different time IMO.

              I would do at leat 20
              I also wonder how long they've known about this Doctor's appointment? If they are traveling so far away, that leads me to believe it may be a "specialist" type appointment and if so, probably made months in advance.

              If that is the case, I hope they are asking you fairly far in advance to drop off early verses asking you if you will open tomorrow early....kwim?

              Pre-planned, asked in advance or last minute would be the deciding factor for me.

              This is where I feel family members need to step up and do what they need to do.

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              • Unregistered

                #8
                Be absolutely certain to be paid in advace and make it clear IN WRITING that it is non-refundable.
                One of my "golden" families tried to weasel out of paying me when they couldn't get out their door on time. Of course, I was up, open and ready for them at the time they requested.
                Now they are a golden family on probation. They just can't understand why it's a big deal since I am "just at home doing nothing."

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                • Blackcat31
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 36124

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unregistered
                  Be absolutely certain to be paid in advace and make it clear IN WRITING that it is non-refundable.
                  One of my "golden" families tried to weasel out of paying me when they couldn't get out their door on time. Of course, I was up, open and ready for them at the time they requested.
                  Now they are a golden family on probation. They just can't understand why it's a big deal since I am "just at home doing nothing."
                  good point!

                  We've seen a ton of posts from providers who were up and ready and the family shows up late.

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                  • lovemydaycare0912
                    Daycare.com Member
                    • Oct 2015
                    • 756

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Blackcat31
                    I also wonder how long they've known about this Doctor's appointment? If they are traveling so far away, that leads me to believe it may be a "specialist" type appointment and if so, probably made months in advance.

                    If that is the case, I hope they are asking you fairly far in advance to drop off early verses asking you if you will open tomorrow early....kwim?

                    Pre-planned, asked in advance or last minute would be the deciding factor for me.

                    This is where I feel family members need to step up and do what they need to do.
                    Yes that is what I realized with my families which is why I sent a letter home, had a talk with each parent and made an addendum. It IS NOT my fault they plan poorly.

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                    • rosieteddy
                      Daycare.com Member
                      • Jan 2014
                      • 1272

                      #11
                      My Provider friend always said" Disorganization and procrastination on the part of the parent does not constitute an emergency with the provider".I use that with my family now.

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                      • kitykids3
                        Daycare.com Member
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 581

                        #12
                        Originally posted by rosieteddy
                        My Provider friend always said" Disorganization and procrastination on the part of the parent does not constitute an emergency with the provider".I use that with my family now.
                        I always say 'lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part,'. Goes for parents and my staff.
                        lovethis daymommy to 7 kiddos - 5 girls and 2 boys

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                        • Boymom
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 354

                          #13
                          I ended up watching him, but mom p/u early, so that was nice! I wasn't firm on payment and she never paid me (my fault) so I know that if I am ever asked to open early ever again, there will definitely be payment discussed and it will have to be paid up front! I have got to be stronger! She put me on the spot, but now I know what to do! Thank you all for your advice. I totally need to be way more firm in this business!!!

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