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retainer fees
lexiemum · 25/01/2006 15:30
I've just got a cm and have been asked for a retainer to keep place open - we're meeting up next friday to discuss and sign contract but what is reasonable.
I need two full days of 8.5hrs from april but up until then i need 2-3hrs 2days during feb(well starting in 2wks), so they can settle in, then one full day per week for march - obviously i'll be paying her for these hours so what else is reasonable and should this be refundable against the final month?
hourly rate is £3.50 per child and its for 2 children.
suggestions please.
katymac · 25/01/2006 16:50
2 x 8.5 hr days Times the number of weeks /divided by 2 for the hours/days that you aren't using
So for feb say
2 x 5.5 hr days Times the number of weeks /divided by 2
Plus 6 hrs a week at standard rate
and for March
1 x 8.5 hr days Times the number of weeks /divided by 2
Plus full day a week at standard rate
Good Luck sorting it out
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