Why don't preschools prorate the cost when closed???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they can! Most people are impressed with the traditional preschool format, so they pay and deal with whatever the rules are - even if they're made up as they go. I operate an in home preschool and we prorate when we're closed. But most people are so impressed with a brick and mortar operation that they will accept whatever is said - then complain here.

Is your home "preschool" paying the mortgage? And what are your qualifications to run a preschool? I bet it's more like you run a daycare for spending money.

Not the PP but i also run a PRE-SCHOOL from my home. And yes of course it pays the mortgage. It is my only source of income. I am a certified early education teacher and licensed family daycare provider. My program has the same credentials as any other pre-school and it is held to the same standards. I run my business and policies regarding parent fees to cover my business expenses and make a profit just like any other business. I close for public school snow days but do not charge beyond a set number of them. This policy seems fair to my clients. I have not received any complaints. Quite the opposite in fact.
But let me get this straight- PP says she doesn't charge for snow days ... so you insult her?? You are a complete asshole. I wouldn't take you as a client for any amount of money.

[Anonymous]

Don't do two days a week where one is Monday. Even MCPS is closed half the Mondays!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they can! Most people are impressed with the traditional preschool format, so they pay and deal with whatever the rules are - even if they're made up as they go. I operate an in home preschool and we prorate when we're closed. But most people are so impressed with a brick and mortar operation that they will accept whatever is said - then complain here.

Is your home "preschool" paying the mortgage? And what are your qualifications to run a preschool? I bet it's more like you run a daycare for spending money.

Not the PP but i also run a PRE-SCHOOL from my home. And yes of course it pays the mortgage. It is my only source of income. I am a certified early education teacher and licensed family daycare provider. My program has the same credentials as any other pre-school and it is held to the same standards. I run my business and policies regarding parent fees to cover my business expenses and make a profit just like any other business. I close for public school snow days but do not charge beyond a set number of them. This policy seems fair to my clients. I have not received any complaints. Quite the opposite in fact.
But let me get this straight- PP says she doesn't charge for snow days ... so you insult her?? You are a complete asshole. I wouldn't take you as a client for any amount of money.

I agree. I am an in home provider who offers a preschool program. This is my JOB, yes it pays the BILLS/MORTGAGE. Why shouldnt it? Whatever is leftover is definitely not just "spending money" but money for things my family needs. The person who slammed/insulted the person who wrote they prorate their fee is a total ass.

That said, i suggest parents check into policies PRIOR to signing on the dotted line. Dont sign and say I will figure that out later. Figure it out NOW. As an in home provider, I state parents are responsible for backup. make sure you have a plan.

I only close when the federal government closes.

[Anonymous]

OP were you aware of this when you signed your child up? Looks like you could have gone with an in-home preschool and not paid for all of the snow days. Although it's possible you would pay more to start with so unforseen closures are covered.