Quote Originally Posted by t_sconnolly View Post
I have heard of some moms getting a cheaper rate for siblings, so I thought I would ask.
Yes, some day home do give it. Some near me offer a sibling discount. Traditionally it was something larger centres offered as it's rare a centre is at max capacity and therefore it was in their interest to do what they could to retain children when parents were expecting a new baby. Plus of course, they would also get the new child too.

I think parents started asking for it from in-home carer's because it was common in centres and then, because some in-home carer's agreed, the expectation/requests have continued.

Like any aspect of your business, it's entirely up to you if you wish to offer a discount. I don't and I won't for all the reasons already given. If that doesn't suit a client, so be it.

As a side issue - I would absolutely avoid three siblings anyway. I prefer single children from different families as then, if they move away before starting school, I only have one vacancy not two or three. Being limited to 6 here, multiple empty spaces have a huge financial impact. The times I have had siblings (8 times to date), it's been because an existing client has had a second child but I've never been asked by an existing client for a sibling discount. I have been asked by new clients and I've always declined.