Can I just give 4+ weeks notice for changes of payment for holidays, by informing parents in writing?
Currently I charge nothing for my holidays, nothing for bank holiday.
Half fee for parents holiday.
I am learning that I am going to be financially struggling some months like this! And I want to change my terms. How quickly newly(ish) registered chidlminders learn.
Do I need to renew all contracts? :panic:
i usually give 3 months notice of fee increases ( should be annual increases, but seems to be every other year! ) but 4 weeks should be fine. i then ask all parents to sign to say they have received letter with details of their new fees, and this goes in the childs records.
Great. I was thinking that the change of fees, well, holiday pay terms really, could take effect in 3mths.
So I'm thinking I could write a fees policy and procedure and this could be signed as proof of reading and accepting the changes..?
Thanks loocyloo!
i would think so. make sure parents keep a signed copy and that you have a signed copy, both with all details of fee changes, then no one can say they didn't know/agree etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenfields
i would possibly put a line at the bottom to say that only the fees/payment terms have changed, everything else in the original contract ( put date signed ) stands as before.
good luck x
I have designed a variation form for my use when there is any change to the contract. This can include anything from a change in the child's address / phone number; Change of days / hours; change in fees / fee structure. This is then signed / dated by the parent and saves having to complete an entirely new contract (which is an expense & more time consuming)
I've copied / pasted the form here but it hasn't included the tables & lines so some imagination is required!
VARIATION FORM
CHANGE TO TERMS OF CONTRACT
Child’s Name Date of Birth
NEW CONTACT DETAILS
No Change Date of Change
Address Telephone number
NEW CONTRACTED DAYS / HOURS
No Change Date of Change
DAY FROM TO Additional notes for contracted hours if required
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
NEW CHARGES
No Change Date of Change
Hourly childminding rate
Daily childminding rate
Weekly childminding rate
Monthly childminding rate
Payment day
Payment in advance / arrears Advance Arrears
Daily Weekly Monthly
Rates inclusive of payment for statutory public holidays? Yes No
Hours minded outside contracted hours
Occasional unsocial hours
Occasional overnight
Occassional childminding
Statutory public holidays
Meals
Playgroup fees to be paid by
Charges for Absence
Due to child/parent/guardian illness/ Occassional days off
Childminder illness
Childminder paid time off weeks £
Parent / Guardian holiday weeks £
Holidays: Notice required (on both sides) weeks
Childminder Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Signature Date