Paying in full for childcare I'm not using

[kellbell2000]

Hi, during this corona crisis, that may last for months, I am paying my childminder £200 per month (full pay - school pick up) whilst we may see a big dip in our wage shortly. She has been quite forward in telling us that she is entitled to it and expects it. Is anyone else having to do this? Thanks.

There are many threads on the subject

Have a browse through some of them

There has been loads and loads of posts like this, parents and childcare providers all see it differently. You need to do want Is best for you and your family. If you can afford it may be see she is will compromise with 50 % for the time being.

Heres a few to get you started

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/3864038-My-childminder-wants-full-fees-but-isn-t-she-getting-money-back-from-the-government

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/3858786-If-I-m-not-a-keyworker-so-my-childminder-can-t-have-my-child-how-likely-is-she-to-expect-payment

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/3860239-Sense-check-childminder-payment

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/3852490-asking-parents-for-payment-when-setting-is-closed

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/3848132-Childminder-shutting-due-to-COVID-fees

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3861028-can-i-ask-what-your-childcare-provider-are-expecting-paid

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3863068-Childminder-Cheeky-or

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3862686-Childminder-question

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3862656-Childminder-wwyd

Ahh, thank you. I'm new here and couldn't find the topic at first. I thought that surely others would have the same issue. Thanks. I'll have a read.

no worries, this is something that a lot of people are wondering about - obviously, its not like we've ever had anything like this before