retainers

[suzy:-)]

hi , ive never held a place before, i have a parent who wants me to hold 1 day per week for her when she goes back to work end of july , how would i charge for this ?
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[rickysmiths]

Most people seem to charge half fees.

[Tippy Toes]

My paperwork says half fees, but I tend to charge a quarter.

Dont use retainers often, prefer to have a none refundable deposit.

[QualityCare]

I have a parent paying a retainer for when she goes back to work after maternity leave in sept she 's paying 1/2 her normal weekly fee (l had her first child) and she knows this is non refundable should she decide not to return to work.

[suzy:-)]

My paperwork says half fees, but I tend to charge a quarter.

Dont use retainers often, prefer to have a none refundable deposit.

so what would be a non refundable deposit please? and how much would you charge she wants me to hold 1 day for 3 months , should i charge her half fees for the 3 months ?

[Tippy Toes]

so what would be a non refundable deposit please? and how much would you charge she wants me to hold 1 day for 3 months , should i charge her half fees for the 3 months ?


I charge a 2 week non refundable deposit which is then deducted off first months fees.

If you are going to charge a retainer then yes I would do it for the 3 months.