Charges

GUIDE TO PAY AND CONDITIONS - 2020

Please remember that you won't get a diamond for the price of a pebble! I am fully insured, tax registered, and highly qualified. Insurance, taxes, PRSI, Childminding Ireland Membership, courses, hygiene and safety equipment, i.e. quality cost money and this is reflected in my charges. Moreover, I normally only take on two full-time children at a time and I only take on children part-time if I feel the combination will work out. This means I have valuable time for the children in my care. Psychological studies in crèches in the UK have shown that crèches can only provide quality care when there are no more than three children per minder, when the staff turn-over is low, and when the same minder consistently looks after the same children.

What is NOT included in charges
When studying the charges below please also consider that you must bring in your own formula for babies.

I can provide additional baby food as well as three full meals + two snacks per day for toddlers and pre-school children for a surcharge that depends on the child's needs and your requirements.

Of course you can also bring in the child's food and I'll reheat it (if applicable) for free. (Please consult my Healthy Eating Policy before you bring in food.)

You must also provide nappies, creams, wipes, etc.

School runs

School runs are included in the charges.
I can travel to Aglish, Clashmore, Villierstown, Ballinameelagh, and Ballycurrane on a daily basis.

Daily Reports
I will provide you with daily reports for babies. These are included in the charges.

Out of house activities
When I take minded children to activities, e.g. Waterford County Childcare Committee play mornings or arts and crafts mornings, I pay the charge for that and I don't charge for driving there.

Single Parents
I give reductions to single parents. This usually amounts to €5 per child less for a whole day compared with my normal charges.

Childminding Contract
I follow the Childminding Ireland advice that "strongly recommends the use of a contract form agreed and signed by both the Childminder and the parent, which is subject to review at agreed intervals." I review the contracts annually.

* Deposit and 1 week's fee payable in advance *

* Fees are payable on a 52 week basis unless otherwise agreed*

Charge per child	Per hour charge
First two hours each day, as agreed	€8
Additional hours each day, as agreed	€5
School runs are included in above charges	Time starts 15 minutes before school collection time for Aglish, 20 minutes for Villierstown, Ballinameelagh and Clashmore, 25 minutes for Ballycurrane
Overtime must be agreed beforehand	€2 per every started 15 minutes

During school holidays above rates apply.

Terminating the childminding arrangement

If the childminding arrangement is to be ended for any reason, at least two weeks written notice (or two weeks payment in lieu of notice) should be given.

A "Settling-In" period of two weeks during which notice will not be required if either party wishes to end the arrangement, will be agreed in writing separately from the permanent contract between parent and Childminder.