retainer fee?

[louise]

Hi, Ok some of you might of seen i have been asked to mind 2 kids but can only take one. I have chosen the 2 yr old as he is more money and will get on great with mindee and my son.

Now it could be awhile before he comes to me as hes current cm is in the process of selling so she can emigrate. So i said i'll call if i get another enquire just so happens i get two!!

Shall i ask her for a deposite if so how much? 1 weeks fee? non refundable or shall i ask for 50% of a weeks fee every 4 weeks? The Mum has just sent me a lovely email. I was going to phone her tom as its her day off.

Thanks lou x

[katickles]

Can i just ask why the lo can't start with you before the cm moves?

[jaja]

I charge 1/2 fee from two months before due if needed and before that i charge a £25 deposite to hold the place. Hope this helps xx

[angeldelight]

I would ask for a months deposit

None refundable if she changes her mind

If she takes the place on the agreed date then the deposit will come off her first month fee

I would get her to sign an agreement so she understands this

Good luck

Angel xx