What to charge Kindergarten Kids

[KingstonMom]

I am just wondering what everyone does in regards to charging for part time kindergarten kids.
I have a little girl who I have had full time for a couple years now. In a week and a half she will start JK on an alternate day schedule (Mon, Wed, alternate Fri).
Would you charge per day in this situation? and payment accepted on a monthly basis?


What does everybody else do??
Thanks for the input!!

[mimi]

I have the same situation and will be charging my daily rate. Payment is required every two weeks. Just because they are paying less does not mean their pay period should change unless it is to your advantage or preferance.:)

[Inspired by Reggio]

If they are consistently needing those days than I would be charging them for 3 days each week at my daily part time rate regardless if they do not 'need' the care on the alternating Friday they are wanting it saved to be there for them then they pay for it ... my policy is payment in advance of care either weekly, bi weekly or monthly whatever works best for their budgeting and this is agreed upon at the signing of the contract and than fees are due on the Friday by noon for the upcoming week(s) of care on whatever schedule they have chosen.

I would than advertize to fill the Tues / Thursday space they have vacated.