Soo absolutely annoyed by some ads!!!

[busydaycarelady]

I know. I've seen people in my area recently advertise 15-20$ per day. One even offers FULL time care for $400/month and $600 for siblings. Are you $&@!ing kidding me?! It's insane

[playfelt]

These are generally people that are just starting out and have not factored in the costs of providing that care. They assume $25 is the same $5 they pay their teen babysitter - again lowest end of the scale. Once they have been in the business for awhile it all hits them and they decide to become more businesslike.

[pink]

When, I moved to Limoges, On, last year the rate was 28.00 to 30.00 per day. No way, I was going to charge that rate my rate is 35 a day and I don't agree. I came from Riverside South and my rate was $45.00 a day. When, you live on the outskirts of Ottawa, I am not very close to grocery store its about 15 minutes away on the highway and I find the groceries more expensive. I would love to increase my rates to $36.50 per day in January, I feel that if I do, I will not get any clients. I have one spot available.

[giraffe]

My sister lives in Limoges... funny! It is such a small town you dont come across people from there very often.

[abster]

I too just seen someone in my area advertising for 100$ a week full time rate. Ugh....

[buzygirl]

I charge $35 per day for ages 1-4. Is this a normal charge for someone with over 16 years experience, E.C.E qualified, First aid training up dated yearly and giving out tax receipts?

[daycaremom9]

I find that that's one of the first questions that I'm asked by the majority of people looking for daycare.

[Daisy123]

It really depends on your area. I find it hard to be competitive and to still make enough money. I charge $35/day but I am discovering that if I am willing to work until 6 (I much prefer my 4:30s) parents are willing to pay extra. I heard of one family paying $45/day in my area for their daughter to stay a longer day.

[Carie6565]

I understand you as well

[mickyc]

In Manitoba the going rate is from $25-$35 a day. Not too many over $30. I started out 3 years ago charging $27. I have increased my fee to $28 for the long term ones and have started charging $30 for new kids. I really don't know how people can only charge $25 a day with the prices of everything going up. I would love to charge $35 but I know there would be no way I could fill spots as I am a bit of a drive for most.

I have a family member who lives in another city who pays $20 a day for daycare. I don't know how she does it, I really don't. (she doesn't do any sort of crafts though so that could be part of it).