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Childminders fees for siblings.

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Chrysanthamum · 23/12/2008 21:17

I've got an 11 month yr old with a minder 3 days a week and think I'll have another soon. Is there normally a fee reduction for siblings or is that just wishful thinking? How do people cope on average salaries with more than 1 kid in childcare?

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nannynick · 23/12/2008 23:40

I expect it will vary from CM to CM, some will, some won't.
Personally I can't see why a CM would offer a discount.
Would you expect a discount? If so, why?

Jenf2306 · 23/12/2008 23:09

i offer 10% discount for the older child

stillenacht · 23/12/2008 21:19

my childminder was £3.50 for 1st child and sibling reduction was £2.50 (per hour).. i think (both DC's in school now)

KatyMac · 23/12/2008 21:19

Not really - they don't eat less or need less minding

Two children from the same family are often more work than two children from different families