When a parent says to me 'ooh you're expensive!' I just don't want to work with that person any more, I don't even want to meet them. I have had one parent who I really liked who was very respectful and I saw her eyes water when I said the fee
so I offered a compromise as I really wanted the business and could afford to do it, it wasn't by much but I appreciated it. But others I've had asking me to 'be kinder to their pockets' I have to say goodbye, toodles. I send out an old thing I found called 'Childminding - A Negotiating Guide' or something to that effect by NMCA, as it explains so well what we have to pay and our expenses.
We have to follow the EYFS, the same as nurseries, paperwork, activities etc and I'm sick of being bashed about how much we charge. The child has one on one time with an adult and also with other children, so why should we be paid less than nannies? I just don't understand.
Of course, we have to consider parents too and not be over the top, but...it just isn't fair.
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