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One of my daycare children came M-T at 6 a.m. and left at 12 p.m. That was a full time day
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Originally posted by nikkimcc View Post
Different people consider a f/t day a different amount of hours. In our state a p/t day is under 5 hours for daycare assistance (meaning they will only pay for a p/t day if under 5 hours), that doesn't mean a provider has to charge for a p/t day. Many charge for a f/t day for even 3 or 4 hours, because your child is taking up an entire f/t spot and it is rare for a provider to be able to fit a child in the few extra set hours to make up the money they are losing. In almost all cases, a child is taking up an entire spot (or the time they are there is preventing the provider from filling it with another child to get paid her full rate).
In my state, most providers do not accept school children, just for that very reason (parents of school children have difficulty finding daycare). Even if a provider can find a child to fill some of the time to make up for the money she is losing, it doesn't work well, because she has to have that spot open on inservice days. So, we are supposed to keep a f/t spot open for a p/t rate. Parents are usually charged a f/t rate. I used to charge a p/t rate, but was losing to much money, so I raised my p/t rate (yes daycare is about the kids, but we do have bills to pay). Parents need to realize, we are "juggling" our schedules (Dr. appts for our families, activities, etc...), we have to remember and juggle each families schedules, many times with little notice (early/late drop off/pick up and absences) and then to try and fit in other kids to fill pockets of time doesn't work.
I hope this explains it better. Merry ChristmasComment
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Hello. I understand from where you are coming from. I worked at a daycare for nearly 20 years. At that center, a parent is charged whether or not the child was there. It's called saving a spot. I noticed that the times your child would be at the center would be from 1130-430. At the center where I used to work at, anything over 5 hours was considered full time. There was once a boy that went to preschool. The mother said she would be picking up her son at 315 everyday, could she be charged a half day rate? Well 315, became 330, and then became 400 and then became 500 and so on to where this child was nearly the last one every night at 630. So basically she was getting care for free for 3 hours. Well I (my director always wanted me to do her dirty work, told her that either she stuck with 315 or she would have to find other care. Being that her child was always the last one would put us over ratio etc..Well she got all upset with me and said she needed to leave him longer than 315 but she still wanted the half day because on other days it would be before 315. Long story short, she got mad because she felt in her eyes we were just "babysitting" (dont you hate that word) and she would find other care.
So again while I do see your point, if your child will be there regularly over 5 hours then she should charge a full rate JMOComment
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I charge a daily rate which is the same amount regardless the number of hours the children are in my care. some days they are here from 6:15-4:45 and some days from 1:00-4:45. No matter what, it's the same daily rate. I used to charge a half day rate, but then the parents would arrive a little later or earlier than scheduled to make the half day rate. I do not charge for holidays. Right now I only charge for the days they are in my care, but I only have 1 family (I have my limit with this one family) and they are not here everyday. Sometimes the youngest one will stay home when her mom has off. She works in retail and her schedule varies from week to week. sometimes I don't even have notice on this. She will just drop off the older 2 and say she's keeping the other one at home. I'm seriously thinking of having a flat rate for the week, whether they are here or not. Some weeks it doesn't pay to be open.Comment
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Pre-K teacher
I would like to know what the regulations are for a school district program that is licensed as childcare but we are pre-k and are taking in preschool age children getting ready to attend kindergarten. We have an assistant and at times a volunteer. Is that legal?Comment
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Provider
Think of it this way. A home provider is only allowed a certain number of kids. She can not put anyone else in your child’s slot. I currently do not charge a full day to hold a slot but I’ve considered it cause I can’t put anyone else in the slot. I guess you need to evaluate is your provider good with your child? If your child is happy and well cared for? If not, find another provider.
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This thread is from 2007Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
An oldie but a goodie but almost 14 yrs old.
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One of our first threads and is still very relevant.Originally posted by Blackcat31 View PostThis thread is from 2007
An oldie but a goodie but almost 14 yrs old.Comment
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I love the oldies!Originally posted by Michael View Post
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I log on in the mornings and sometimes see a really old thread at the top of new posts and smile... hoping it’s a legit poster and not a spammer
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