am i being unfair

**disney** · 22-02-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi just was wondering what you guys would do , when i first started minding i had a hourly rate per hour but have been looking after a child since sept and she starts at 7am , but when mum came i told her that i didnt want to start untill 8am but she said she was desperate .but the problem is she is the only one as the rest do start at 8 but to be honest im really tired getting up at 6 just for the same money as every other hour . also her contract needs re doing now so was going to mention this it doesnt seem worth while x

**berkschick** · 22-02-2008, 02:23 PM

I would charge her a higher hourly rate before 8 if I were you or if you really dont want to carry on with the early mornings then I would see if she can adjust her hours now she has been with you for a while.

**miffy** · 22-02-2008, 02:24 PM

I'd definitely charge a higher rate for the first hour as I'd class it as unsocial hours

Miffy xx

**emler** · 22-02-2008, 02:26 PM

I agree with Miffy.

Emler x

**tulip0803** · 22-02-2008, 02:26 PM

I agree. It's unsocial and you should charge more.

Juliaxx

son77 · 22-02-2008, 02:28 PM

Anything before 8am or after 5.30pm I charge at £5.00 per hour (but will be going up in April).

I would just explain how you feel, I would imagine she would struggle to find anyone else to look after her child from 7am without an extra charge.

**sarah707** · 22-02-2008, 02:34 PM

It's not good for you if you are feeling resentful about what you are charging - always best to be honest and open with parents and save any future ill feeling

**deeb66** · 22-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Approach the mum again and ask if you can move the start time to 8 am

If she can't then explain that you normally don't do before 8 and that you will have to charge a higher rate for that hour.

If mum really needs that extra hour cover she will probably be ok about having to pay a little extra for it.

**Kelly** · 23-02-2008, 10:18 PM

I agree with Dee I would have a chat with mum and explain that you would prefer to move to an 8am start, and that if you need that if she cannot you will need to increase the hourly rate.

**miss muffit** · 24-02-2008, 09:39 AM

I think its best to chat with Mum...before 8am you should charge a bit more.......hang on i have one at 7.30 and i dont charge more i will have to review this ummmmmmmm!!!

K

**angeldelight** · 24-02-2008, 09:40 AM

Just wanted to say good luck whatever you decide to do

Angel xx

**littletreasures** · 24-02-2008, 09:47 AM

Mmmm I also start at 7.15/7.30 and don't charge more than by standard hourly rate.

I think it should be more though. I had begun to resent my 7.15 coming early and unbreakfasted. She is my niece. I left a message in the daily diary to feed her before she came as I couldn't fit in giving her breakfast before all the others started (staggered start times). She was waking up at 5.30/6 and they weren't giving her anything not even milk before she came to me. After leaving the note, hey presto, she comes breakfasted and a lot happier!!!

As your contract is due to be reviewed, I would talk to the Mum and see if she could change her hours, even 7.30 would be better than 7 or charge her the higher rate.

Hope you get it sorted.
Jules

**Nix** · 24-02-2008, 10:36 AM

I have children who start at 715 and although I don't charge extra I wonder if I should now!

Perhaps you could speak to the mum, let her know how you're feeling and see if she could arrive later or negotiate an increased hourly charge for that first hour.

I do charge extra after 6pm.

Best regards

**miffy** · 24-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Just wanted to say good luck whatever you've decided to do - hope you get it sorted

Let us know how you get on

Miffy xx

**disney** · 24-02-2008, 11:16 AM

Thanks every one i am going to talk with mum , but she just happens to be the most difficult parent i have when it comes to talking money . she once told me that she did not need me to have her child on fridays any more as her dad would have her i said ok but she did not want to pay to keep the place open incase dad changed his mind . but she was contracted to this any way i agreed then after 1 day he changed his mind so shes back with me ./ by the way it was only £ 6 so we will have to see x

**miffy** · 24-02-2008, 01:45 PM

Sounds like you're going to have to be very firm then

Good luck and I hope you get it sorted

Miffy xx

**mel** · 24-02-2008, 04:23 PM

Hope you manage to sort it - I would definitely charge extra before 8 as unsociable hours

Mel x

**Rubybubbles** · 24-02-2008, 04:28 PM

I have always had a £1.50 per 1/4 before 8am and after 6pm so would be an extra £6 for that

no way would I get up for less

**Mollymop** · 24-02-2008, 04:57 PM

I am going to be open early from 5.30am (yes, I am crazy) till 8pm for shift workers, etc, hoping to get a lot of business that way, but I will be charging a £1 more per hour before 8 and after 6pm

**flora** · 24-02-2008, 06:08 PM

I charge for anti social hours before 8 and after 6. Do you have to get up so early??? I did before school care for my two for a bit and they arrived at 7.15 and I used to roll out at 6.45 sometime 7 if I slept thru the alarm

. As they were having breakfast I used to eat with them. At the time of the morning every minute in bed counts.