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Post by lorri on Nov 17, 2007 9:42:44 GMT
Hi
I am thinking about doing a page for my welcome pack where I list what a parent is exactly getting for their small hourly rate!
I.e.
included snacks, drink, lunch
arts and crafts supplies
toys
trips to toddlers
petrol for trips to park, toddlers, etc
my time
my home
interaction
story time
safe environment continually checked
planning
observations
bla, bla, bla
Does anyone else do this? I just get peed off that people think we charge too much when they don't realise what they're getting. Do you think this is ok?
Lorri x
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Post by june on Nov 17, 2007 11:21:22 GMT
Good Idea . I sometimes get embarrassed saying I charge £3 per hour !!!!!! Why?. God only knows ?Where else could you get all that for £3 Some of my Parents actually pay a babysitter (usually a teenager) more than that for a night out . Where is the justice in that?
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Post by banana on Nov 17, 2007 12:48:59 GMT
Good idea Lorri!!
I think it can only be a good thing to show them what they get with the price!!
xxx
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Post by sarsar3nch on Nov 17, 2007 13:27:35 GMT
I totally agree, its not till you see it in black and white that you realise how much we do. Its a great idea!
(It upsets me too that parents will pay more for a young unqualified babysitter)
SArah
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 17, 2007 18:21:31 GMT
I dont feel liek that now but have done in the past!!
In my policies under my charges I do have a bit in the bottom like this!! Not sure why we have to explain ourselves (yet again lol)
x
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Post by helenlouise on Nov 17, 2007 20:11:57 GMT
Thats really good Lorri. When you put it all down like that it shows parents what they are getting for the money. It annoys me when parents quibble over the price of childcare, Aren't their children their most precious thing? and worth paying for quality care?  |
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Post by miffy on Nov 17, 2007 21:30:39 GMT
Like it, Lorri - you could also add all those "little" things parents sometimes ask us to do or provide like
post a letter
pick up bread/milk from shops
return library books
take child to dr/baby clinic
provide fancy dress costume for party/school play
attend school play/sports day as they can't go
provide packed lunch for school trip as they forgot
etc,etc,etc
Miffy x
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Post by niecynoo on Nov 17, 2007 21:50:53 GMT
What a really good idea think I'll try this
Denise xxx
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Post by linda on Nov 17, 2007 22:23:17 GMT
What a good idea lorrie we should all try this but sometimes i think we are all too nice.
Lindaxx
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Post by charleyfarley on Nov 17, 2007 22:54:48 GMT
What a good idea.
I do put in my welcome pack a list of things that I offer but it is activities etc.
I think parents expect an awful lot but don't want to pay what we are actually worth.
Carol xx
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Post by Pauline on Nov 18, 2007 16:22:24 GMT
Years ago (pre Ofsted when Social Services were involved) they produced a leaflet called "where your money goes" it's such a shame because I lost the original and now don't have a copy.
Basically it was a picture drawing of a wad of money in the centre, then in little bubbles, each with a line pointing to the money (hope this is making sense) it had things like, food, baby wipes, washing my soiled clothes, washing up, gas, electric, ....all the things you've mentioned really Lorri.
It was really good and I'm sure it made parents think.
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Post by Pauline on Nov 18, 2007 16:23:21 GMT
oh and I forgot to say, at the end it said "and of course there is a little left over for your childminder for all her hard work"
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Post by bmapes on Nov 20, 2007 13:47:30 GMT
Not to mention the fact that you are using your own home and all the wear and tear on your furniture, i dont' think the 10% we take off is really enough as i have had to paint this year and next year i will change the flooring, it would have lasted much longer if i was not childminding.
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Post by rubybubbles on Nov 20, 2007 14:21:02 GMT
Not to mention the fact that you are using your own home and all the wear and tear on your furniture, i dont' think the 10% we take off is really enough as i have had to paint this year and next year i will change the flooring, it would have lasted much longer if i was not childminding. I dream of nice stuff but know it's not really worth it!! I also have horrid woodchip wallpaper (NOT MY CHOICE OKAY!!!) and babys seems to like to pick at it  little buggers haha |
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Post by lisaurry on Nov 20, 2007 18:02:37 GMT
Hi there,
I have an introduction sheet - which basically goes through my fees, holidays, training etc, in there I have put under fees:
* IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALISE THAT FEES include things like: expenses, utilities -(gas/electric/water/council tax), insurance - (car and public liability), equipment - (new toys, art materials, books, dvds), stationery, travel costs - (outings, meetings, courses, training), food, drinks, outings and wear and tear of home and contents. As well as my salary of course!
I have never had my fees questioned since I have given this out to prospective parents.
Lisa x
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Post by vik3000 on Nov 20, 2007 21:37:28 GMT
this is what I have in my brochure
Please take into consideration that I provide:
Ÿ A clean, warm, loving home and a safe, secure environment
Ÿ Extra cleaning materials, disposal materials and waste, heating/lighting etc
Ÿ Play and safety equipment, resources and research
Ÿ Various activities and outings (some outings may incur an extra cost payable by you)
Ÿ Healthy foods, snacks and drinks (shopping, storage, preparations)
Ÿ Time spent cleaning my home and equipment
Ÿ Record keeping and administration and continuing registration compliances
Ÿ National Insurance and tax
Ÿ Flexibility and reliability
Ÿ Insurances (household, public liability, car)
Ÿ My wage is what is left after these deductions
Ÿ I attend professional training sessions in my OWN time and often paid for by me in the majority if instances
Planning and Paperwork/Admin
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little buggers haha
