Childminder v creche
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16/03 12:18 - How Much Should I Charge or Pay (Locality: Dublin South)
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Hi there,
I have a two year old boy who has been in creche since he was 8 months. I am due a baby in June and would now like to take him out of that creche as it´s too far from home for me to drive him in the mornings on my maternity leave (It´s near my job)
I have looked at 10 creches in the area. They average at about €230 a week for 7.30am-6.30pm.I´m interested to price the childminder option. What sort of money should I expect to pay for care from 8am approx until 3pm approx? I am a primary teacher so these are the hours he is used to.
Would I be charged for days he is not with the minder? (these would be obviously the school holidays although this June and July are different as I´ll be on leave)
Is it unreasonable to ask could he be collected from home in the morning? (I could collect in the afternoon)
From Feb 2012 when I return to work I would also need the baby minded for roughly the same hours. Would there be a discount for her?
Many thanks
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17/03 09:25 - How Much Should I Charge or Pay
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Hi,
I am a registered, insured and qualified childminder who provides a home from home environment for school teachers children during term time. I charge less than the creche for a working week and half pay for holidays ie mid term, christmas and easter breaks - but no fees apply for summer hols. This is the norm amongst registered childminders.On two or more children from one family I offer a discount of 15%. I live in Knocklyon. My number is 086 2345272.
Kelly Marie
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22/03 17:50 - How Much Should I Charge or Pay
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Hi there,
You should find a registered childminder for less than €230/wk. Using my own fees as an example. I charge €5/hr for the first child, and €3/hr for second and subsequent siblings (regardless of age, or whether they come fulltime/parttime).
So for your eldest, this would work out at €35/day, €175/wk. For both children it would be €280/wk. I think most creches in the local area only give a 10% discount for siblings.
It wouldnt be unreasonable to ask the minder to collect (depending on distance, and she may ask for a fuel supplement), however this would depend on whether they are minding other children aswell, as parents would be dropping them at the minders house in the morning, so it may not be suitable.
Also, I take 4 weeks unpaid holidays a year. I charge €6/hr for public holidays, instead of €5/hr. However, parents pay for any time they choose to not send their child (if child is unwell or they are on holidays etc). I think for a school teacher i would probably negotiate half-rates for summer holidays.
All of the above should be clearly outlined for you in your contract from your childminder! Hope this helps!
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