Child care nursery issue

[midge61]

Hi

 

my grandson attends the local day nursery 3 days a week,Mon,Tue and Thurs.

 

My daughter has just been told that she has to pay the full fees for holidays and Bank Holidays.

 

My query is if the nursery doesn't open on Bank Holidays and therefore does not offer the service on those days can they legally expect full payment for those days?

 

Thanks in advance.

[rh999]

Hi Midge

 

my wife is a childminder, and she can legally charge for holidays if she chooses to (she doesnt charge)

 

is there a contract in place for your grandsons childcare? or maybe terms and conditions from the nursery?

 

if so have alook through these and see what is mentioned about it.

 

otherwise, look for alternative childcare and ask in advance if they charge for bank holiday's.

[midge61]

Hi rh999

 

I am going to get daughter to check the contract tomorrow. It is a really good nursery and grandson loves it there.

 

I think it may be it has just not been explained well.

[gizmo111]

You don't usually pay for bank holidays, but the full fee for holidays as they are holding a place for you (a bit like if you had the keys to a hotel room - and weren't using it, it would still be your room). Some do offer half price for a couple of weeks a year. Best check the contract.

And also if your child is sick and they won't take him for that or you don't take him in then you would still have to pay.