Quote Originally Posted by monkeymama View Post
I am hoping to increase fees after the new year...has anyone had a daycare family choose not to renew because of that? I secretly fear this :S
Nope. The fee increase for me is when negotiating for renewal which happens around summer. My contract runs on school year, not calendar year, so it is Sept 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. My parents and I normally chat towards the end of summer, some Friday I invite them to a pizza night with the kids. Around the line, we discuss our kids milestones, and probably plans for next year. And of course the contract renewal comes up. I maybe lucky, but I increase mine from $35 to $40 a day without a problem. I told her around $38 is acceptable for me, and the next day, she emailed me that she like our discussions about our kids developmental milestones and how we have worked nicely well throughout the year. She offered me $40 a day to my hearts content.

The b/a was bargain who wants to pay only when her child comes here, not per contract she signed. oh well, you will pay me. end of story.

good luck and yes, the termination is a bit harsh, can't think of a milder word either.