Originally Posted by
loocyloo
I'm not charging non attending families, as they are not allowed to attend as i am not open for them! I have said that i have temporary spaces available for critical ( when did is change from keyworker?! )/vulnerable children, but haven't had any takers, and to be honest, i'm quite happy as its hard enough in these strange times with families and children i know, let alone trying to settle a new child & family! I held all fees from when I had to shut ( 20th march ) and said they would be held as retainer fees for the future, and not refundable. I am holding spaces until we are able to open ( only exception, is the child that is starting full time school in September ... IF it is september we start back! but i have already filled that space on paper ... mum and i were about to meet in person, and then we couldn't !!! ) Once we are allowed to open, i will contact all parents and discuss their needs and explain, that once I am allowed to open for all families, then I will be charging as usual. I am thinking about putting something into my contracts to cover emergency/enforced closure, but i am sure that closer to the time pacey and other bods will come up with appropriate wording!
oh my goodness Chris ... well done. i think i'd be retiring now myself! i do 4, 10 hr days, and that is more than enough!
Take care xxx