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I switch to "babysitting rate" after the contracted hours. I do charge hourly for my clients, but my rate for that is low-ish, since it's for a big block of time for working families. But after that, my contract has that the rates jump waaaay up (like triple), along with late fees if necessary.
I just had a family ask for late pick up for a week (like 1.5 hours late for a week) and I said "Remember that I do charge the babysitting rate after xpm for your family."
The time is different for each family, but that's because their work schedules are different, and I plan my days based on who is here at what time. Schedule changes can be inconvenient for me, and the extra fees just compensate for the inconvenience.
It encourages families to prioritize time with their children. Some families seem to need a little encouragement with that.
I just had a family ask for late pick up for a week (like 1.5 hours late for a week) and I said "Remember that I do charge the babysitting rate after xpm for your family."
The time is different for each family, but that's because their work schedules are different, and I plan my days based on who is here at what time. Schedule changes can be inconvenient for me, and the extra fees just compensate for the inconvenience.
It encourages families to prioritize time with their children. Some families seem to need a little encouragement with that.
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