TTO

[sprinkles]

I've got a mum coming on Wednesday night to discuss childcare for her daughter, 3 days a week starting in August. Mum is going to college so I'm assuming contract will be TTO - do you charge retainer for holidays?

[The Juggler]

if the child is an under 5 and if you normally work all year round then yes I would.

if child is school age no.

or if you prefer a quieter time in the hols - don't charge

[MessybutHappy]

I've charged a bit more across the terms, and no charge in the holiday, means I can take leave myself, or take on some holiday only children

[Roseolivia]

I'm the same as Juggler, only charge retainer for under 5 spaces.

[Miss freckles]

I have a tto child whose mum is at college and they fund her childcare in term only so I put my hourly fee up by a pound, this works out the same you just have to remember to put some behind to cover for the holidays.

[sprinkles]

I have a tto child whose mum is at college and they fund her childcare in term only so I put my hourly fee up by a pound, this works out the same you just have to remember to put some behind to cover for the holidays.

Oh this is handy thanks! It's also a mum at college so I may put fee up by £1 per hour and not charge holidays! She's coming tonight, fingers crossed

[MessybutHappy]

I have a tto child whose mum is at college and they fund her childcare in term only so I put my hourly fee up by a pound, this works out the same you just have to remember to put some behind to cover for the holidays.

I only did 50p per hour, but my mum isn't funded, I think if I took on a funded child I'd ask a bit more!

[sprinkles]

Thanks everyone! She came, and she signed TTO but she wanted to pay normal fees and retainer during holidays so she could still use me if needed which is fine by me - more money lol!

Oh and hubby much more relaxed now cos he was starting to worry about our money situation when I start

[The Juggler]

great news!

[MessybutHappy]

Woop woop! Well done!

[smurfette]

Well done!!

[bunyip]

Thanks everyone! She came, and she signed TTO but she wanted to pay normal fees and retainer during holidays so she could still use me if needed which is fine by me - more money lol!

Oh and hubby much more relaxed now cos he was starting to worry about our money situation when I start

Well done - glad you got the contract.

(Remember to double-check the client's college terms, as they may well differ from local school terms. There is another thread running where a parent and CM are in dispute cos they weren't clear about this.)

So pleased for you