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misol 11:41 AM 10-29-2010
Parents (including me when my kids were in a center) probably think that since discounts are typically given for purchases of multiple quantities of goods or services, childcare should be no different. Since they are "purchasing" more than one space they naturally feel they are within their rights to request a discount. Now that I am a provider, I can see things from a different point of view.

10% off is the going sibling discount at the centers in my area. I currently do not "offer" a sibling discount but if a parent were to "ask" I would give them 10% off the oldest child's rate as long as they were full-timers. To me, it's not worth losing both spots over $15 if price is the only issue keeping them from signing on. Plus, by having kids from the same family that is one less parent/schedule you have to deal with. The only issue is that when that family leaves, you have more than one slot to fill `

I like that idea of buidling discounts into the rate.
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