twiggy
11-08-2009, 12:06 PM
I put a post on a few weeks ago asking for advice on what to charge for a child who's mother works 3 days on and 3 days off. The child takes up a full time space for a maximum of 3 days. I have taken the advise and decided to charge a 1/2 retainer for the days she does not use and have written the following to the parents.
Your contract for E's childcare is now due to be reviewed.
From 1st September 2009 I will be charging a half retainer for the days E does not attend Monday to Friday. E.g. If E attends 2 days, I will charge ½ fee for 3 days and full fee for 2 days.
I have been forced to charge a retainer as I have to keep a full time space available for E for a maximum attendance of 3 days a week.
A new contract will follow in due course. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss this matter.
Do you think this sounds o.k. I have increased my rate for all the other children from £3 to £3.20 but kept this child at £3. Don't want to seem greedy.
Your contract for E's childcare is now due to be reviewed.
From 1st September 2009 I will be charging a half retainer for the days E does not attend Monday to Friday. E.g. If E attends 2 days, I will charge ½ fee for 3 days and full fee for 2 days.
I have been forced to charge a retainer as I have to keep a full time space available for E for a maximum attendance of 3 days a week.
A new contract will follow in due course. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss this matter.
Do you think this sounds o.k. I have increased my rate for all the other children from £3 to £3.20 but kept this child at £3. Don't want to seem greedy.