Wow. What a learning journey these first few months since I have opened my doors have been! I am so thankful for all of you ladies and you amazing advice!

I opened in January at $30 a day...this is common for our area. Anyways, this is a small town and I know most of the other home daycares...the care really isn't that great and most of the do no programming. I'm really not trying to sound conceded but with my education and the program I offer, I have a huge wait list and people calling daily. All of this being said, there is another daycare provider in my town that has similar qualifications and programming and she charges $35 a day for 2 years and under and $32 for 2 and up. i would like to change my fees to this as well....not just because hers are higher, it does help but because I do value my program and the quality of care I provide and I want my prices to reflect that. i also make healthy, homemade foods with lots of fresh fruit, and this is really adding up.

I am working on a new and improved contract as well and these fees will be in there for all future clients....but how do I approach current clients? I plan on getting them to resign new contract but how much notice should I give for the fee increase? Thanks so much!