Childcare on bank holidays

Funky_Bold_Ribena

pinkshoes wrote: »

Hmmm, I guess there is nothing I can do. I'm quite sure the double fee is that she doesn't actually want anyone that day - she does have 2 kids of her own

Daddy is indeed at home, but will be nipping in and out all day as he's already agreed to help someone with something.

Will just have to do my work a bit later in the evening!

DS also goes to nursery, and we have to pay all year round, but they charge depending on the day I.e. Mondays are cheaper because there are less of them.

Why doesn't Daddy stay in for one day, so that you can work; and the other day you can not work and look after DS? Having total concentration for a full day would mean you could do the work faster than faffing with childminders and stuff.

Mojisola

FBaby wrote: »

I think it is incredibly cheeky to expect payment of 50% on the basis that it is not HER day off, but then expect double pay because she is. Either it's a normal day for her that SHE chose to work, or she doesn't.

I expect there isn't much you can do as it is most likely in the contract, but this is another reason why I think childcare has gone completely mad in this country.

She's certainly having her cake and eating it!

Unless she is an amazing childminder in other ways, I'd be looking for another childminder and reading all the small print before signing a contract.

pinkshoes

I looked at 27 childminders, and only 3 had space on both days. One couldn't be bothered to turn the TV off when I was chatting to her, and got straight to the money without asking a single question about DS, another had no where for him to sleep.

She seems a good childminder and DS has finally settled down, so not keen on changing... It's only until my course finishes in June.

We going to have a family outing on the BH Monday, but OH already has commitments on Fri! Am gonna do a late one tonight to get as much done as possible!

FBaby

When I was looking for a childminder for my baby, many were mum of young children who clearly took on childminding to allow to be paid to stay home with their kids. I am sure some of them still do a very good job, and others do have the vocation as a childminder, but I couldn't help worry that my kid would receive only the minimum care to satisfy the terms of the contract.

That's why in the end, I chose a childminder in her 60s. Her husband worked full-time at a good job, so they were not desperate for money. She did it because she adored kids (and she didn't look after her grand kids). She was indeed an excellent childminder and she certainly didn't charge me for bank holidays. She stopped taking on babies after 5 years and it started to become too much for her, and then stopped a few years later, but is still involved with schools and clubs activities. She can't stay away from kids!

whitewing

I actually did a childminder course years ago, although I never progressed as I moved areas and got a different job. Yes, the people on the course often had their own children but all were dedicated and I am sure were capable and willing of doing more than the minimum.

In our area at the moment, some of the childminders are qualified teachers who are taking time out for their own families.

FBaby

I did say that I believe some with young children can still be good childminder, but I do believe that it is naturally for any mother to pass the needs of her children before someone else. I personally didn't want to take the chance, especially with a baby who couldn't possibly have told me how much attention he got during the day.

silvercar

To charge more than the 50% retainer (holiday pay) and normal 100% earnings is taking advantage of the fact that you are unlikely to dump her for financial reasons alone.

geoffky

How much will you earn that day?

Spendless

geoffky wrote: »

How much will you earn that day?

Nothing. She's a student!

go_cat

The nursery we used for my DS made us pay for set days and were closed BH so we paid for nursery and he was at home :mad:

This is standard amongst most nurseries