Help with fees

[Lizd06]

Hi all I'm new to the forum and to child minding.

I have just had my pre reg so have put up a advert.
I have a fee per hour in mind but have had a message from a parent with three children 3,2 and a 7month old.
I would have the 7mth old full time and the other two before and after nursery, not sure of nursery times at this point.
Now my dilemma is what do I charge them as a whole. As if I take on this family I can not have any other children under 3. But I'd only have 2 of the children part time.

We are in the very early stages and the woman is asking about my fees!
Any ideas would be most grateful
Thank you

[sarah707]

You will find a free fees policy here - just log in free to get it https://www.childcare.co.uk/informat...ildminder-plus

I charge full price when children are in pre-school / nursery.

I would be a bit concerned about you taking 3 children from the same family as your first contract - siblings can be hard work and you'd be putting all your eggs in one basket which isn't always advisable x

[Simona]

Hi all I'm new to the forum and to child minding.

I have just had my pre reg so have put up a advert.
I have a fee per hour in mind but have had a message from a parent with three children 3,2 and a 7month old.
I would have the 7mth old full time and the other two before and after nursery, not sure of nursery times at this point.
Now my dilemma is what do I charge them as a whole. As if I take on this family I can not have any other children under 3. But I'd only have 2 of the children part time.

We are in the very early stages and the woman is asking about my fees!
Any ideas would be most grateful
Thank you

Your post has been moved to the right section but our previous replies not included.
I would refer to your OP and look at the various replies you received...most important is that it is your business and your sustainability....what do you need to bring in as monthly income to make a profit?



Set your initial fees but be aware of informing parents they can go up via a yearly review stated clearly in your contract
Good luck with your decision

[Lizd06]

Thanks for all your help.
Once I told her my fees I didn't hear back from her.
Her loss lol.