Term time only

[lizzymoonshine]

Hi
Hope you had a good bank holiday.

I've got a parent visiting today who only wants term time childcare. Just wondered how you guys charge?

Thanks

[The Juggler]

i don't charge a retainer fee for hols as I prefer not to work.

I work out the annual fee then divide over 11 months equally with August payment free OR

divide over 12 months (for parents who wish to spread payments) but they sign a form to say they understand that if they leave before the end of full academic year that the underpayment for care will be calculated and they will owe this amount with the last payment.

If you want to charge a retainer, half fees is normal or you could charge a higher hourly rate to offer t-time only?

good luck with your meeting.

[miffy]

I do charge a small retainer for holidays as I'm open all year round.

If you don't want to charge (or they don't want to pay) a retainer then a slightly higher hourly rate is a good option.

If I was doing that I'd always ask them to pay September's fees before the schools break up in July in case they changed their mind over the holidays then I'm not out of pocket.

Good luck lizzy - hope you get it

Miffy xx

[AliceK]

I do charge a small retainer for holidays as I'm open all year round.

If you don't want to charge (or they don't want to pay) a retainer then a slightly higher hourly rate is a good option.

If I was doing that I'd always ask them to pay September's fees before the schools break up in July in case they changed their mind over the holidays then I'm not out of pocket.

Good luck lizzy - hope you get it

Miffy xx

I do exactly all this too
I prefer to be less busy during the holidays

xxx

[lizzymoonshine]

Thanks guys, thats fab,

wish me luck, ten minutes to go!!! the lady is a nursery TA as well, so feel theres abit more pressure

Will let you know

[AliceK]

Thanks guys, thats fab,

wish me luck, ten minutes to go!!! the lady is a nursery TA as well, so feel theres abit more pressure

Will let you know

How did it go??

xx

[lizzymoonshine]

Hi guys,

just an update, new little girl starting next week, two mornings a week, term time only.

Mum is a nursery ta, so hoping i might get some more kids through her now :-)))

[miffy]

Well done Lizzy

Miffy xx