sample increase in fees letter

[lilliuspillius]

hello, does anyone have a standard 'fee increase letter', please. I have been childminding for just over 2 years and have not, as yet, revised my fees. Im thinking of putting them up by 25p per hour, and amending my meals from £1 to £1.50.
Im not really too sure what to write, and want it to look professional. If any one can help, that would be great. many thanks

[cara1235]

Hi
You have asked the exact question i was going to ask! i am also thinking of increasing hourly rate by 25p. i was going to send a letter out to all parents in Jan 09 to say that as of April 09 a price increase will take, but i am the same as you not quite sure what to say dont want to sound like i am asking but also dont want to sound too formal !! gggrrrrr

[Dragonfly]

I have put Increase In hourly Rate
As from January 1st 2009 I will be increasing my hourly rate from £3.00 per hour to £3.25.Where there are two children from the same family it will be £5.50 per hour when minded together.

couldnt think of how to put either!!

[berkschick]

This is mine, I dont know if it helps anyone!

Dear Parents,

I am writing to you concerning my annual fee increase.

I have carried out some research into the fees other local childminders charge and have found that most childminders in ***** ****** charge around £4 per hour, some are as high as £4.50.

With this in mind, together with the recent increases in the cost of living, I have decided that my annual increase will be 25p per hour for existing children.

As of January 1st 2009, my fees will be £3.75 per hour for existing children. My fees will continue to include all snacks, drinks, outings, toddler groups, arts & crafts, etc.

Any new business I take on will be charged at my new rate of £4.00 per hour which brings me inline with everyone else.

If you have any queries regarding this, please feel free to contact me.

Regards

[lilliuspillius]

thank you, a few ideas for letters given already.