Filling Spots

[Fireyesblue]

Are any of you charging more for infant spots? If so by how much more?

[BlueRose]

nope. I charge the same no matter the age.

[torontokids]

I know some people are debating charging more come January ($5 or so per day). I think a better option is to just raise your rates for any new families that come in now and keep your old families at the old rate. That way, you don't need to decrease their fee when they turn 2 yrs old and you are still being compensated.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

I charge same for all. Every stage have special requirement. Infant need more assistance on day to day task like shoes, feeding, diapers. Toddler need more assistance on toilet train, learn how hold pencil, Preschool child need more assistance on letters, numbers.

Plus, I not want deduction in pay when infant reach 18 months. I be doing same level of care as I was doing week before they reached change so why have higher rate for before 18 month and then lose $5 a day when that age reached?

Flat rate for space which not change as child age does mean my income only affected by vacancies.

[ottawamommy]

Suzie that was a great point! In my area some providers are doing this ONLY because the spots are more rare to come by with Bill 10. I have not done this but have been thinking about it and if I do it will only be for future clients.

[ottawamommy]

[QUOTE=torontokids;80 728]I know some people are debating charging more come January ($5 or so per day). I think a better option is to just raise your rates for any new families that come in now and keep your old families at the old rate. That way, you don't need to decrease their fee when they turn 2 yrs old and you are still being compensated

Torontokids, very random question lol but what is the going rate for home childcare in Toronto?

[torontokids]

Ranges from $45-75 depending on where you are in Toronto. My area is $55-65

[Fireyesblue]

OK. How about a part-time rate? See... I lost all my kiddos this week!!! In a pickle... I cared for one fam of 3, and now they decided to have a fam member take them. I am back to advertising. I cared for a teacher and was open school year only and now I am no longer. I am getting a lot of inquiries for PT care like 2-4 days per week. Most are siblings like 3 yrs and 9mos. Little stressed and looking to fill the spots as soon as I can. Wasn't expecting this!

[babydom]

I charge the same for part time regardless if they come every day or not as its a spot taken up and it's hard to fill in the other days. I charge the same for every age expect for under 6mths is 5$ a day more.

[Fireyesblue]

You charge for the full 5 days, is that correct?

[babydom]

Yes. Reguardless if they come all five or not.

[playfelt]

I only raise rates when I start new families. In light of Bill 10 I may be considering raising my rates a bit more than I normally would. I know rates for older kids are also going up with many providers to compensate for now counting their own children.

It is one of the reasons I am not starting to interview for openings I have coming up next summer because I am taking a wait and see approach on the fees issues and will make my decision around February. I also need to wait to find out if those leaving for school are leaving in July or September as it depends on when their school based programs take in the new JK age kids as it varies from school to school. Registration for school takes place near the end of January so I can plan after that. With so many schools boards and options in Ottawa it isn't a simple factor where the children attend.

[sandylynn]

torontokids, which part of Toronto are you from if you don't mind me asking?

[Busy ECE mommy]

I don't do part time for under 2 years. Yes, I have raised my fees.

[daycare2019]

I charge the same regardless of age because each age group has different needs that still requires the same amount of attention. It's frustrating that the government doesn't compensate parents at the same rate (less for toddlers, even less for preschool), and as a result, a lot of the toddlers and preschoolers go to centers where the center can afford to do lower rates. You are also allowed a different number of children in each age group, so I think some people charge more for infant spots, since there are less infant spots available. You can have a group of 6 toddlers/preschoolers, but not a group of 6 infants.