I have a 2 yr old, he goes to a large daycare where all the providers are certified, etc. I have asked one of the teachers if she would be interested in doing some babysitting on the side and she said yes. I did check w/the daycare first to be sure this was okay w/them, they said its fine. Anyway, this is my total first go-around with a babysitter and I don't know what the usual rate of pay is. I don't need to (interrogate) interview her as I already know she is able to provide child care but what should I know before I have my first formal conversation with her about officially starting w/her. I have only one child, he's two, she (babysitter) is probably 18ish, she will be traveling to my house in her vehicle, etc. Should I take this into consideration when I pay her? I don't THINK she would be chatting on the phone, inviting friends over, etc and should I bring these things up before she works for me or only in the event it becomes a problem. I like to be thorough up front.
2006-08-26 14:41:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It wouldn't hurt to tell her your rules, even if you think you can trust her. Then she'll know what is expected of her. Is she allowed to watch television? Eat snacks? Be specific.
As for pay, minimum wage would be nice! I use to babysit when I was younger, and I never got paid minimum. I think most of the time I charged about $5 an hour or so - but I always talked to the parents about it, so ask her what she thinks.
2006-08-26 14:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. I'm not a parent but I am a babysitter. As for inviting friends and things over it all depends on what kind of person they are. I like to say that I am responsible and that my job is to be there looking out for the child and not abusing the fact that I'm in someone elses house and things.
I don't charge for fuel money.. its probably a good idea considering the price these days (lol) but if its something like a 5 minute drive than i wouldn't worry about it. If its like.. half hour - hour or more then maybe a few extra dollars wouldn't hurt.
I charge $10 (australian) an hour when I babysit and thats probably a lot less than what others charge. I would discuss with her about what price. Its also different babysitting at night than during the day because at day time you have to be heavily foccused where as at night the children are asleep and you have to just check on them.
I hope that helps you some. ^^
2006-08-26 21:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Sare Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few years back, I travelled out of town to a conference, with my two year old in tow. As a single mom, whenever I travelled out of town on business, I took my baby with me, until she was about 3. While at this conference, I hired a babysitter through a licensed babysitting service and was charged $7.00 an hour. Daily rates were $35.00 a day for a nine and a half hour day from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Of course you wouldn't be paying professional rates, but if you are still unsure, check with some babysitting services or daycare centers in your area and inquire about their hourly rates.
2006-08-26 22:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by brendalyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need to discuss who you do and do not want in your home.. about phone usage... Explain to her that you prefer that there arent any extra people in your home when your not there... and that there need to be time limits or no personal phone usage while she is in your home... let her know she can call mom and let her know she got there, ler her know she is leaving, that sort of thing.... depending on how you plan on her baby sitting.. if your talking about going out on dates with hubby.. remember she is trained at this.. so I would say 20-30 bucks for 4 hours or more... If you looking at on her days off at the daycare.... divide your weekly daycare price by 5, take that amount you get and add mabye 5-10 to it... she realizes that her helping you helps her... could end up getting your house cleaned too...lol good luck.. I always hate find a new sitter.. thats why i stay home now..
2006-08-26 21:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by kutskova29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going with an i-home with my newborn (11 weeks) and paying $25 a day. Other's I've checked want anywhere between 150-200 a week for newborns, so I'd assume it'd be a little lower for older kids
2006-08-27 08:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by saved2600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i pay 2 an hour....dshs pays privet babysiters only 2 AN hour also daycares cost $40 a day if yu get a cheaper one so 2-4 an hour
2006-08-26 21:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by mommaof2girls&1onway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set the rules right off the bat. Give her $5 an hour and see where it goes. If she starts getting really good, you can pay more.
2006-08-26 21:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by dirkdiggler9999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd find out what she is getting right now at the daycare and find something within that range. Also I'd pay her gas compensation. And DEFINATELY talk with her upfront about what you expect.
2006-08-26 21:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Betsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five bucks an hour and you supply the duck tape.
2006-08-26 21:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say about $3.00 an hour and yes tell her up front your rules....
2006-08-26 22:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by Happy_Wheatland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋