AIBU to be pissed off about massive hike in nursery fees (£200pcm)

[rumbelina]

When he started 2 years ago, DS's nursery had a daily charge or a weekly charge for full time. The full time cost was equivalent to 4 days paid separately.

They have now sent a letter saying they have been 'miscalculating' and actually we will now pay for 5 separate days. This puts the price up by £200 per month for full time.

They have offered a 10% discount on a full time place for 12 months since it is 'their mistake' but it is still a massive increase and effectively cancels out any benefit we might have had from the 15 free hours which will start in January.

For various reasons our budget is a lot tighter than it was and I'm really fed up that we now have to fork out such a large extra amount with one month's notice.

I know they only have to give a months notice but a) I don't believe it is a 'miscalculation' - what for 4 years plus (friend's child has been going there that long)?? and b) I sincerely doubt staff wages will increase dramatically.

I love the nursery and the staff, and so does DS, but I'm bloody pissed off.

Sorry, yes, with £120 more upfront its annoying and I wouldn't be happy either. But I think as someone else up the thread says, it sounds as if you've been underpaying for quite a while so you've had some benefit. I still think you'll get some benefit from the Early Years Funding so its a hit now, but you'll be better off next September.