Originally Posted by
rickysmiths
Yes it is quite normal for Nurseries to drop their daily rate when the children reach 2. Or in other words they charge more for under twos.
This is because the under 2s have to have a higher staff/child ratio than the over twos when the number of children per adult increases and so costs go down.
I would sick to my guns over the fees.
What she said ^
The ratios are 3 children:1 staff member for under twos and 4 children:1 staff member for 2-3s. My local nursery drops the fees by a princely £6 per week at age 2 (full time).
Stick to your guns. You cannot change your staff ratio because their child is older. An older child eats more, uses more resources, breaks more stuff, wears out the carpet more Whether they are telling the truth or not - they are still 'using any excuse' in my book.
Apologies for the random full stops. Phone buttons too small, thumbs too big.
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