Anonymous
Post 04/16/2020 20:18     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
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Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm a parent. While the teachers might lose out on their medical insurance even if they get more $$ through UE, for the parents, that is more than fair. Really, zero? I'm surprised. It's the lowest I've heard for a center. The owner is probably still paying rent or lease fees, commercisl insurance to operate a business, they probably have food vendor contracts they need to break, and other costs I can't think of right now. My daycare center gave the parents only a 30% discount for April. I don't have any better alternatives at this time, so I'm guessing we are going to keep on paying what is asked. I can do May, but my fear is it won't open for June or July.


ONLY 30%? You must be a miser. How much do you think the margin is on preschool? They are losing money especially if they are paying their teachers. Be grateful.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2020 17:10     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
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Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm a parent. While the teachers might lose out on their medical insurance even if they get more $$ through UE, for the parents, that is more than fair. Really, zero? I'm surprised. It's the lowest I've heard for a center. The owner is probably still paying rent or lease fees, commercisl insurance to operate a business, they probably have food vendor contracts they need to break, and other costs I can't think of right now. My daycare center gave the parents only a 30% discount for April. I don't have any better alternatives at this time, so I'm guessing we are going to keep on paying what is asked. I can do May, but my fear is it won't open for June or July.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 19:33     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm pretty sure we are at the same center. I wish they would be less ambiguous about how much tuition they need parents to pay to make the payroll and reopen when this is over. On the one hand, I want to support them and can afford it. On the other hand, as indicated by your example, there are probably other families who can afford to pay while they are closed but choose not to do so or pay a lesser amount. And that seems to introduce some unfairness and makes me less inclined to want to pay as time goes on.


DP, and we're probably also at the same center. Technically, we can afford to pay the full cost right now, but we're paying less. It's a lot of money for us, and right now, that would be better spent by getting more backyard equipment or other things to occupy the kids while we both work FT.

I also wish they'd be clearer about how much they need people to pay to stay afloat, etc. Mostly I think they've handled this situation extremely well, so that gripe is relatively minor.


How you know they furloughed they staff? Think we talking same place
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They said it explicitly in a letter. Some of the other PPs, who might be at the same center, mentioned amount needed to stay afloat. What was said and how?

I remember seeing something about efforts to take out a bank loan and maybe talking to the landlord (or maybe I just thought that should be a step) but I don’t recall claims that they would go under.

They have operated for many years and have a few locations. I have trouble seeing them fold over this, particularly since landlords (presumably the biggest expense after staff) have an incentive to be flexible given the economy.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 18:27     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
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Anonymous wrote:We are not getting a discount. School is technically open for essential workers (which we are not). I’m furloughed and partner is working. We need care til kindergarten starts and did not plan for camps (the daycare offers summer sessions). So we’re either on hook for tuition we can’t utilize, or lose our spot which will dramatically effect my ability to work once stay home is lifted. I work in DC and school is in Alexandria. Really frustrated. Feel terrible for not being able to afford this.


Are you worried things won’t reopen until summer is almost over and then you’ll have thrown away a ton of money for your DC to never return?


No. I’m afraid we won’t be able to pay rent, utilities, health insurance, etc while paying full tuition that only a few students can utilize. And I’m also afraid if we don’t the school might fold. We want the teachers paid, but we are in 50% income ourselves right now. And the relief funds through CARES, UI, or SBA has yet to materialize due to horrific backlogs.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 18:05     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Zero discount thus far - we pay tuition monthly and were billed in full for March and April. Our preschool follows MoCo guidelines and is closed. We were told via email that our teachers are getting paid and I am glad. I am not yet sure what they will do next month.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 18:00     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:We are not getting a discount. School is technically open for essential workers (which we are not). I’m furloughed and partner is working. We need care til kindergarten starts and did not plan for camps (the daycare offers summer sessions). So we’re either on hook for tuition we can’t utilize, or lose our spot which will dramatically effect my ability to work once stay home is lifted. I work in DC and school is in Alexandria. Really frustrated. Feel terrible for not being able to afford this.


Are you worried things won’t reopen until summer is almost over and then you’ll have thrown away a ton of money for your DC to never return?
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 15:28     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
We are not getting a discount. School is technically open for essential workers (which we are not). I’m furloughed and partner is working. We need care til kindergarten starts and did not plan for camps (the daycare offers summer sessions). So we’re either on hook for tuition we can’t utilize, or lose our spot which will dramatically effect my ability to work once stay home is lifted. I work in DC and school is in Alexandria. Really frustrated. Feel terrible for not being able to afford this.
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 14:47     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm pretty sure we are at the same center. I wish they would be less ambiguous about how much tuition they need parents to pay to make the payroll and reopen when this is over. On the one hand, I want to support them and can afford it. On the other hand, as indicated by your example, there are probably other families who can afford to pay while they are closed but choose not to do so or pay a lesser amount. And that seems to introduce some unfairness and makes me less inclined to want to pay as time goes on.


DP, and we're probably also at the same center. Technically, we can afford to pay the full cost right now, but we're paying less. It's a lot of money for us, and right now, that would be better spent by getting more backyard equipment or other things to occupy the kids while we both work FT.

I also wish they'd be clearer about how much they need people to pay to stay afloat, etc. Mostly I think they've handled this situation extremely well, so that gripe is relatively minor.


How you know they furloughed they staff? Think we talking same place
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2020 09:23     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm pretty sure we are at the same center. I wish they would be less ambiguous about how much tuition they need parents to pay to make the payroll and reopen when this is over. On the one hand, I want to support them and can afford it. On the other hand, as indicated by your example, there are probably other families who can afford to pay while they are closed but choose not to do so or pay a lesser amount. And that seems to introduce some unfairness and makes me less inclined to want to pay as time goes on.


DP, and we're probably also at the same center. Technically, we can afford to pay the full cost right now, but we're paying less. It's a lot of money for us, and right now, that would be better spent by getting more backyard equipment or other things to occupy the kids while we both work FT.

I also wish they'd be clearer about how much they need people to pay to stay afloat, etc. Mostly I think they've handled this situation extremely well, so that gripe is relatively minor.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2020 18:42     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.


I'm pretty sure we are at the same center. I wish they would be less ambiguous about how much tuition they need parents to pay to make the payroll and reopen when this is over. On the one hand, I want to support them and can afford it. On the other hand, as indicated by your example, there are probably other families who can afford to pay while they are closed but choose not to do so or pay a lesser amount. And that seems to introduce some unfairness and makes me less inclined to want to pay as time goes on.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2020 18:30     Subject: Re:What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
100% reduction. SW DC.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2020 20:21     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
My SIL works for a daycare in the Bristow area. She is s furloughed - has filed for unemployment.

For anyone paying - please ask your center if they are paying all of their staff.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2020 20:18     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:11 percent. ARLINGTON area


I think we go to the same school. I can appreciate the calculation/rationale they gave but it sucks.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2020 19:42     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Our center is voluntary as well. Not sure about layoffs but they seem to be pretty good with accommodating everyone’s financial situation
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2020 17:02     Subject: What percentage discount is your center giving during the closure?
Anonymous wrote:0 in Bethesda


Our center is not charging anything, although they have asked people to pay what they can and what they think is fair.

They’ve furloughed the staff because, with the extra $600 per week unemployment, it will supposedly be better for them than getting paid.

That may be true, but it has definitely made me less inclined to pay much while they are closed.