rachelllps Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi, Can I ask all of you out there if you charge a different hourly/sessional rate depending on the child's age? We currently take children from 21/2 but are considering opening sessions to two year olds. We are registered for two year olds already but being a one room pack away setting have never taken them in before. Current hourly fees are £3.25/hour. Thanks Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We dont, but I know places that do. You have to take account of the extra staff the under 3s need so your wage bill could be higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelllps Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks Rea, We are actually well in ratio as numbers are quite low, hence the thought of opening sessions to two year olds. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 we don't charge more but they do less hours! so my under threes do a 2 and a half hour session for the same price as a 3 year old....my 3's and 4's are mostly funded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I charge extra 25p per hour for the 2 year olds to allow for the extra staffing ratio they require, fees go down once they turn 3 which is usually only for the term before they receive funding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anju Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Up until now I've charged the same rate for 2 y/o and extra hours for funded 3 & 4 y/o children (£4 per hour). From January fees are going up (1st increase in nearly 2 years hence the hike) to £5 per hour for 2 y/o and £4.50 for 3 & 4 y/o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We don't, but we have thought about it in the past. However, so many people aren't taking more than 2 sessions (our minimum requirement) until they are funded we thought it would be the final blow, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 No we don't either. But it is something we have thought about and are mindful of when setting our budget. Just think parents/carers are struggling as it is so really would be a only as a last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) No we don't either. But it is something we have thought about and are mindful of when setting our budget. Just think parents/carers are struggling as it is so really would only be as a last resort. Oops sorry don't know what happened there can some one please kindly delete my duplicate reply. Thank you. Edited November 20, 2011 by bridger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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