Would you charge more for caring for a baby?

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I am a childminder caring for 5 children. Two of these are siblings. I have given parents a reducation for this. I know some childminders dont give this.

I am going to care for a third sibling. Would you charge more? and what are you charging for a baby, if I may ask. Parents would have to provide all wipes etc.

Thank!!

I charge the same for EVERYONE which is an all inclusive rate. Some people may argue that children out of nappies shouldn't be charged the same but I find that they eat more as they're older, use more sun cream etc etc. so it sort of evens out. I don't do a discount for siblings for a few reasons. I wouldn't say it's right to charge more for a baby though.

I charge the same. Babies use more nappies, but they don't eat as much food, or do as much damage as older children.

same rate for all here

I charge the same hourly rate for all ages.
I get confused easily so this makes it easy for me.

(me too) lol

Sorry what do you charge? Excuse me asking?

I charge £4.50 for everyone.

Although I have started charging £5.00 for new mindees after school.

Thanks satc2bringiton

£3 p/h

Thanks MrsPW.

Does anyone do a reduction for siblings?

Does your parents bring everything for the baby.

Do most childminders provide cot for the baby?

Nope no reductions!

No reductions parents provide all formula / weening foods, nappies, wipes, creams, calpols, teething gels etc

I provide car seats, travel cots all equipment, bedding etc.

thanks again.

No reductions here either, I just can't see the logic in it, there is nothing easier about having two siblings compared to two un-related kids imo so why lose money on it??

I don't offer a reduction for siblings and I know that some minders quite sensibly make special contract provisions i.e. doubling the notice period to 8 weeks because if the parents leave you, you lose two lots of income in one go! Everyone is charged the same rate here irrespective of age.

Thanks

I did not realise that so many were charging the same for everyone. Interesting!

I give my parents some perks for using my service.

I guess certain areas do certain things. I am in Herts.

im not a cm but i would charge the same

the sibling is still taking up a space

plus if the family go/move etc you have 2 places to suddenly fill