Payment and Charges Policy
Prices:
- ALL payments are required before the childcare can take place.
- All contracted hours MUST be paid in advance.
- Any fees due over and above your contracted hours will be calculated and added to your next invoice.
Retainer Fee:
- If I have a vacancy available but you do not require it straight away an “optional” retainer fee may be charged. A retainer fee is charged when a place is being reserved for your child in the future thus preventing me from offering the place to another child and therefore losing potential income. Retainer fees are charged at half of the price of your normal monthly fee. They are not a “credit” towards future childminding fees and they are non-refundable
Discounts:
- If there is a discount on your contract you must adhere to the terms of that discount. (paying monthly in advance for example)
Please refer to contract
Hours of Business / Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
If you need care outside of these hours, please ask and I might be able to accommodate.
Absence/Illness:
Illness (me/my family): no fees apply
Illness (parent/children): full fees apply
How & When to Pay:
- As stated in your contract you agree to;
- Pay your childcare invoice in advance BEFORE the first day on the contract.
- Contracted hours must be paid in advance & in full
- Fees are applicable if your child is absent due to illness or if you take holidays. Fees are not applicable when my service is unavailable, e.g. my holidays or my sickness.
Methods accepted
- Direct Bank Transfer (Using reference on Invoice)
- Cash (you will receive a duplicate invoice stating it has been paid within 24 hours)