Feel mean charging this for a day!

[clio0602]

I have 3yr old which I charge parents £90wk for up to 3 full days and also as retainer for the rest of the wk as its shifts. I also have his sibling in school hols which I charge £3.75hr up to my full day rate.

Mum said this morning that she only needs me Fri nxt wk to which I replied "thats fine but let me know what hours you need as C is on an hourly charge now"

Thinking about it now I think I'm asking too much! £90 for 3yr old and up to another £30 for the 6yr old for 1 day :blush:

I'm thinking I should just charge the £90 for them both as we are having a halloween party Friday and would want them here anyway!!

What do you think?

[Mollymop]

I would charge £90 for both of them for the one day. x

[snufflepuff]

I think i'd probably just stick to the £90 for them both as it's only one day.

[The Juggler]

I think i'd probably just stick to the £90 for them both as it's only one day.

I think I would too. :)

[kindredspirits]

If you do charge less make is crystal clear that you're doing this as a favour to her and that usual prices apply during xmas etc or she might start expecting more than you are prepared to give later! :thumbsup:

[miffy]

If you do charge less make is crystal clear that you're doing this as a favour to her and that usual prices apply during xmas etc or she might start expecting more than you are prepared to give later! :thumbsup:

I agree, it's all too easy to try and be fair and then get taken advantage of.

Miffy xx

[Chatterbox Childcare]

You are a professional operating a business - charge what is contracted

[angeldelight]

Good luck whatever you decide

Angel xx

[Helcatt]

Charge contracted rate!

I only have two of the boys for one day next week but they're being charged the usual amount. I'm here, her choice not to use me

Hx

[HELEN10]

You are a professional operating a business - charge what is contracted

Agree with above, why differ from your contract?

[karen m]

mum signed contract ,she must be happy with your fees

[clio0602]

Ok well I actually said to mum I'd take £90 and she insisted on the £120 and posted it through my door for me :eek:

[miffy]

Ok well I actually said to mum I'd take £90 and she insisted on the £120 and posted it through my door for me :eek:

Wish all parents were like her!

Miffy xx

[haribo]

dont see why you wouldnt charge that though , maybe i missed something :blush: and im one to feel mean too but when others do it seems silly :laughing:

[clio0602]

I just felt that £120 for 10hrs was alot to ask but they are extremely hard work (as she knows lol) and the day turned out worse than ever so think I def earned it lol x

[IndigoMoon]

I think Mum did the right thing :)

I have sadly learned the hard way that if you do favours and one-offs some parents will expect it all the time and not be at all thankful for it either. :(

[welshcake]

I would stick by your usual agreement. my experience is if you charge different and do a favour the parents generally expect it and then take advantage.

I would stick to the normal price.

[Newbie1!]

What a fab mum - sorry you had a bad day tho :( :(