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clorogue
25-08-2010, 03:47 PM
Just wondered what everybody does for settling in.

Thanks

kats
25-08-2010, 03:59 PM
Hi, i charge for settling in, i dont really see why we shouldnt, we are a buisiness at the end of the day!! ive never had any complaints from parents about it because i always tell them when they sign contracts that they will be charged :)

Chimps Childminding
25-08-2010, 04:23 PM
I offer 2 x 2 hour free settling in sessions. Parents are welcome to book more if they feel they need them, but I charge for these!!

Muffin
25-08-2010, 04:54 PM
I offer 2 x 2 hour free settling in sessions. Parents are welcome to book more if they feel they need them, but I charge for these!!

I do the same :)

Jenny70
25-08-2010, 05:52 PM
Hi, I have just started and I am charging for settling in period which is per hour. :)

angiemog
25-08-2010, 06:04 PM
I offer 2 x 2 hour free settling in sessions. Parents are welcome to book more if they feel they need them, but I charge for these!!
I offer the same..... x

karensmart4
25-08-2010, 06:07 PM
If mum stays with the child at the 1st settling in session I don't charge, but after that I do :)

Alibali
25-08-2010, 07:09 PM
I offer 2 sessions free, 2-3 hours each, after that they pay.

breezy
25-08-2010, 07:11 PM
I offer 2 x 2hr settling in sessions free, nothing more and I dont join them up to give a free 4hr session as one parent thought and I only do it AFTER contracts are signed!

AliceK
25-08-2010, 07:43 PM
I offer 2 x 2hr settling in sessions free, nothing more and I dont join them up to give a free 4hr session as one parent thought and I only do it AFTER contracts are signed!

Same here. I offer 4hrs free which the parent can choose how to use (mostly 2 x 2hrs) but will only do it after contracts have been signed and deposit taken.

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wendywu
25-08-2010, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE=kats;768012]Hi, i charge for settling in, i dont really see why we shouldnt, we are a buisiness at the end of the day!! ive never had any complaints from parents about it because i always tell them when they sign contracts that they will be charged :)

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I do the same,:)

SandCastles
25-08-2010, 09:07 PM
Hi, i charge for settling in, i dont really see why we shouldnt, we are a buisiness at the end of the day!! ive never had any complaints from parents about it because i always tell them when they sign contracts that they will be charged :)

Yep me too

ChocolateChip
25-08-2010, 09:22 PM
I only offer one 2hr session, might allow it to stretch an extra half hour if I know the parent has another nursery pick up, for example but after that it's all charged for.

The Juggler
25-08-2010, 09:49 PM
i offer 4 hours free then they pay:)

MAWI
25-08-2010, 09:56 PM
Usually I allow two visits with parent and child that I dont charge for i.e first visit for initial and second for longer period for an hour or two with the child. Then if the parent wants the space I take a deposit £50 or £100 on signing of contracts and then any settling in hours are deducted from this. If they decide they dont want the space then I have still got paid for any hours worked, but dont refund the difference in deposit. Never had to refund yet though. I then deduct any balance of forst months invoice

Stillgoingstrong
26-08-2010, 06:40 AM
I do a couple free for a max couple of hours, but I do them before contracts as I also use the time to ultimately decide if we are all right for each other.:)

clorogue
27-08-2010, 03:10 PM
Thank you everyone, you have all been very very helpful. Really appreciate it. :)