I want to increase my rate by $3 a day. Do you think that the jump is too much ?
I want to go from $32 --> $35 and $35 is pretty normal. The range in this area is $28-$40 but the average is around $33-$35.
I started lower at $32 because I was just getting started but now that a year is over and I have been able to attract new clients at $35 I want to raise the rate even for my existing daycare because it will mean over $100 extra a month.
I do feel a little guilty that the full time parents will have to pay $60 a month more but on the other hand - I need to make a profit too -right?
How much do you increase your rate and have you ever done $3?