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Cm's - Do you charge extra for toddler groups etc?

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Jojay · 19/04/2010 08:55

Just wondering what the norm is. I'm not talking about occasional days out to the zoo etc, more attending regular groups on, say, weekly basis?

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atworknotworking · 19/04/2010 09:39

I dont charge for groups, softplay or any trips at all. I charge the same as most other minders in my area. I have started asking for packed lunches to be brought on trip days though as the cost was getting ridiculous.

HSMM · 19/04/2010 09:36

I charge a slightly higher rate and this includes all toddler groups, outings, etc ... otherwise ... what would you do if one parent didn't want to pay? Not go?

Hayleycm · 19/04/2010 09:26

i chrage for outings as i charge a very low rate and include lunch and snacks in this rate

nannynick · 19/04/2010 09:20

Don't know if there will be a norm, as it may depend on the particular toddler group. Some groups charge a set price per family with no limit on number of children, whereas other groups charge per child - or charge a fixed price plus an additional child price.

If you pay a low hourly childminding rate, then I'd expect that there will be charges for all outings. Whereas if you pay a higher rate than your area average, then you may find that outings are included.