Infant fee verses toddler fee

[Mamma_Mia]

I also keep the same rate regardless of age.....for now. I don't have any school-kids (and don't want to anyways) but when I start that I'm not sure Id change my rates then either...we'll see

The only difference I have is in the number of days they attend. Rates vary if they are 5 days, 3-4 days or 1-2 days.

Just the thought of me having three kids under 3yrs and one 10mos old + a school kid and having to dress them up and walk in the winter to the school gives me the shivers!! no way......jose!! I'm holding off as long as I can!

[Momof4]

My rates are the same for every family too. But I save some money on infants because I don't have to feed them. The parents provide all food, diapers, wipes, etc. until they start on table food.

[jec]

Thanks for responding ladies. I just was wondering....

[Mamma_Mia]

If you became a new parent of a child who was born or first came into your care before December 31, 2000, you can take a parental leave of up to 18 weeks off work to care for that new child. You have to begin the leave no later that 35 weeks after the birth of your child or the date your child first came into your custody, care and control.
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If you became a new parent of a child who was born or first came into your care on or after December 31, 2000, you can take a parental leave of: Up to 35 weeks if you also took a pregnancy leave, or Up to 37 weeks if you did not take a pregnancy leave. You have to begin the leave no later that 52 weeks after the birth of your child or the date your child first came into your custody, care and control.


http://www.ontla.on.ca/library/repos...0/10297487.pdf

[playfelt]

Ok that makes sense. It didn't take effect till I moved to Ottawa then. I know in London I still had babies, then a year in Kingston of doing relief care - I just let a group know I would fill in when they were going to be away and I was used a lot and not a threat because I was only going to be in Kingston for a year while hubby was on a course at RMC. Then we were posted to Ottawa in 2001 so once here it became a factor then. I knew it has been quite awhile.

[mom-in-alberta]

Looks like I am the odd man out here.... Kids under one ARE a higher fee, for me. Not by much, it's only a 50 dollar per month difference. Children that age are more physically demanding, in my mind. They need to be fed by my hand often, picked up/ lifted/ carried more, need more diaper changes, and so on. Ages one to 10 are the same fee.
I am interested in the idea of implementing higher fees for using the entire 10 hours though. I like that idea. I know for a fact that I have parents who wait until 5:27 to pick up, because "they pay for it".

[WAHM]

The reason that daycare centres charge more is due to licensing standards. We need to have 1 staff member for every 4 children. The ratios get higher as they children get older. So I can have 16 preschool aged children with two caregivers but only 8 infants for two caregivers.
(In Alberta anyway)

[Spixie33]

I have some providers in my area who advertise a wage of around $35 for under 2 and then $30 for 2 and up.

I don't get it. at first I was thinking that maybe they are factoring all the diaper changes for the little ones but now that I am in the midst of toilet training 2 and 3 year olds I think diapers are actually easier and less messy than toilet training and accidents all over the place.

I charge the same price for everyone here regardless of age and I can't imagine how a 2 year old or a 3 year old is less work. Sure the toddlers get more independent but then you have to still be vigilant with them because they are trying more dangerous play equipment, wanting more interaction and 1 on 1 time, voicing complaints about food or going inside or outside etc. lol There is no easy age imo

[ECE53]

I have two fees one for a child in diapers and another fee for children who are completely trained. I offer it as an incentive for Parents to get their little ones toilet trained. ( when they are ready of course).

[jec]

I don't get it. at first I was thinking that maybe they are factoring all the diaper changes for the little ones but now that I am in the midst of toilet training 2 and 3 year olds I think diapers are actually easier and less messy than toilet training and accidents all over the place.

I charge the same price for everyone here regardless of age and I can't imagine how a 2 year old or a 3 year old is less work. Sure the toddlers get more independent but then you have to still be vigilant with them because they are trying more dangerous play equipment, wanting more interaction and 1 on 1 time, voicing complaints about food or going inside or outside etc. lol There is no easy age imo

I'm with you on this one Spixie33!!