Sunnydays, we didn't discuss in detail the breakdown of the mentioned breaks and fees during the interview, as she was only doing supply work at the time. However, she just got a full time position at a school beginning January, and emailed me yesterday, how I go about charging for summer, March and Christmas break. I let her know last night that fees remain the same, and that she would have the option of bringing her daughter in. This was through email, and she hasn't responded as of yet...her husband drops off and picks up their daughter, and he's pretty much always in and out the door during drop off time in the morning.
Bright Sparks, if you charge 50% retainer, does that allow you to take on another child during the summer months, if by chance, short term summer care is wanted by another family?? Although I'm comfortable for now financially, I can't see this benefitting me, should I decide to charge half price for the summer... Although, should they choose to pursue another daycare, that really wouldn't benefit me either I suppose
On another note, TGIF..have a wonderful weekend everyone! Thank you for your responses. I absolutely LOVE this site!