This seems really wrong. When a provider and a client sign a contract that means both parties are bound by it. If your contract states rates are in effect until Sept. 2013 then that is the way it should be and you could actually geta lawyer to send her a letter stating she must abide by the legal contract. I'm sure a judge would enforce it in court.

However, that is not a good relationship between a childcare provider and a client, not very businesslike and I agree it's a steep price hike. If you end up with hard feelings between you that won't be good for your child at all. Talk about it with the caregiver and if you have to give your notice and get a new daycare that might be necessary.