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Hello! I'm new in here and just wanted to see how other babysitters charge when it comes time when the little ones go off to preschool. I have a part time child that goes to preschool 2 hours of the 6 hours that they are in my care. The mom asked me yesterday if she could come an hour later to pick up her child because she's basically paying me while her child is in preschool. I only charge her $20 /day and I take her child to and from preschool. Should I feel obligated to work an extra hour for her at the end of the day for no extra money?
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I do NOT lower my rates. They are based on enrollment, not attendance.
If anything, I would tell her that if you do decide to review rates, you will probably have to raise them to accommodate business car insurance, gas money and the inability to enroll other children because of this child's transportation schedule.
In other words, heck no. Just tell her that the rates reflect transportation now, not time in care. -
Enrolled or not enrolled are the only options, here.
Tuition is not based on attendance. Parents either pay for a slot or someone else will. I only have 6 available, it makes no difference to me who uses them.
I also only allow one drop-off and one pick-up, per family, per day. I would not allow her choice to enroll in another program affect the rest of the daycare kids days or my income.
- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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It doesn’t effect anyone as far as preschool. The school is about 5-7 minutes away and I have one other child that goes to the same school. This is their first year. I thought it was bizarre that she wants to come later on those days to justify paying me $20. I take her child and pick her up 2 days a week ( 4 times back and forth total). I feed her kid breakfast, lunch and snacks too. So, kind of weird that she would say “ can I come an hour and half later on those days since I’m paying you while she’s in preschool anyway”.Comment
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Nope- fees are based on enrollment not attendance. You're not going to find a child to fill the spot just while DCG is in preschool, so it's not like you can make up the $. 6 hours is a full day. If anything you're undercharging when you count transportation.
Like the others said- DCM is trying to see what she can get away with from you. I would tell DCM no way to a later pickup.Comment
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quick answer: NO
Only $20 for 6 hours of care and transportation?! Um, 'No as my day is done at X time." If you want to work later, tell her, "You can pick up child an hour and a half later if you want to pay my after hours rate: $20 per hour, so that would be an extra $30" You leave the ball in her court and she probably won't ask again.
Your daily rate is very low, are you licensed? You refer to the rest of us as "babysitters." Many of us are licensed professionals and our rates are at least double or more than yours. If you want to stay in this business, consider getting licensed and upgrade your skills and then you can see yourself as a professional with a valuable service to offer with a fee that reflects that fact.
The parent is treating you as cheap labor. Don't allow it.:hug:Comment
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You are being taken advantage of.
Welcome to the forum, you will learn sooo much about running your business from these women and men!Comment
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Coloradoprovider: I’m a mother of 3, ages 17, 13 ad 11. I’ve been running a childcare business of my home for 17 years. No, I’m not licensed. My full time rate is $30/day. The reason I am charging her $20/ day is for 2 reasons 1.) she’s my neighbor/friend 2.) it was only supposed to be from 7:45-12:45. Yes, I believe I am being taken advantage of, unfortunately. Sorry if the term “ babysitters “ offended you but around here, childcare provider and babysitter is essentially the same thing when speaking of an in-home caregiver.Comment
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I’m a mother of 3, ages 17, 13 ad 11. I’ve been running a childcare business of my home for 17 years. No, I’m not licensed. My full time rate is $30/day. The reason I am charging her $20/ day is for 2 reasons 1.) she’s my neighbor/friend 2.) it was only supposed to be from 7:45-12:45. Yes, I believe I am being taken advantage of, unfortunately. Sorry if the term “ babysitters “ offended you but around here, childcare provider and babysitter is essentially the same thing when speaking of an in-home caregiver.Comment
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I would take the opportunity to remind he she is already receiving a discounted rate of $20/day rather than $30.
You will totally resent that last 90 minutes if you agree to it. In my opinion, a real friend wouldnt even ask to put you out like that!Comment
Ungrateful and clueless were the words that came to my mind! I would not be working the extra hour and a 1/2 for her either for the same reasons already given. Wow!
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