There are 6 (yes 6) children. 6 year old girl (typical), 6 year old boy (mildly autistic, behavior problems), 3 year old girl (typical), 3 year old boy (behavior problems, exposed to drugs & alcohol prenatally), 17 month old boy (typical) and 7 month old girl (typical). The oldest 4 we have adopted thru foster care & the 2 youngest are foster children in our home. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know it will be expensive but I have NO IDEA what to pay. Thanks!
2006-09-14 15:36:45 · 9 answers · asked by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
$20 an hour and a fridge stocked with Coke and don't forget the junk food.
I'm in Ohio also.
2006-09-14 15:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Salem 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm also from Ohio. Most of the people I know pay anywhere from $2-$3 an hour. Usually if they have more then one child at the sitter's they get a discount, but considering the number of children and the fact that some of them have behavioral problems I would probably say stick with the $2-$3 range. You could always start off with the lower until you meet an acceptable pay with the sitter. Have you ever considered daycare? It might be about the same price, maybe a tad more, but there would be more people watching your children.
Best of luck to you and your family!
2006-09-15 07:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off.... Kudos to you for opening your hearts and your home to kids in need.
I would recommend at least $5.00 an hour if you only hire 1 sitter. I would recommend trying to hire 2 high school girls and paying them each $3.00.
You end up paying a dollar more an hour but less likely to have your sitter quit on you. One babysitter might find 6 kids overwhelming especially 2 with behavior problems. And the sodas and junk food stocked are always good.
Good Luck!!!
2006-09-14 23:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by mbjwithouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a babysitter before, and I've paid babysitters before. I think $3 / hr - per child is pretty reasonable. Especially if they have unusual needs. Just try putting yourself into the role of babysitter - what do you feel would be adequate pay if you were coming in to take care of 6 children? You could also start at $2/hr - per child and leave the wage open for discusion after a 1 month trial period.
Best of luck to you!
2006-09-14 22:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...I dont think leaving those kids at home is a good idea. No offense, but 6 children, and 1 w/problems? Ok, first of all, get a very mature and experienced baby sitter. I think for 6 kids u should make it....uh...well if its for a few hours (3 or 4) then, 25-30 dollars,
good luck!!
2006-09-14 22:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the age of the babysitter. im 15 and i charge a flat $1.50 per child plus $2/hour and $3/hour after 9 pm. depending on the family. it comes from anywhere in between $11 and $20. hope i helped
⥠Jess
2006-09-15 07:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by japanese lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are alot of kids to watch over. I would pay anywhere from $15-$20 an hour.
2006-09-14 22:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell pay me 25 an hour and i will babysit lol jk yeah i would say 3 for each kid dam i wish i would of got paid that much
2006-09-14 22:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$20 per hour for all six sounds about right.
2006-09-14 22:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by croteauschik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋