I am 12 1/2 years old and i just started a baby sitting job but the problem is i am not sure how much to charge.I am baby sitting 1 family that has 3 kids that are 9,7,4.i need to no how much per kid tho.And then another family that has 2 kids that are 18 mos. and 4.so i am really confused help!!!
2006-12-19 10:10:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I never charged a per kid thing unless there were more then 3 kids. I think $5/hr is reasonable
2006-12-19 10:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by goodmommy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should really charge on how dependent the kids are. you should charge as much for the family that has three kids as the family that has two because the 3 family has a seven and nine year old that are pretty proficient by now. The 2 family has a baby in diapers which you should charge extra. I would say $2.50 to $3 an hour.
2006-12-19 10:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by amanda f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
per child: $3 or $4, no more than 5
in general: $4 or $5 an hour, seeing as you just started and are only 12. I babysit two sisters and charge $5 an hour. First, see how difficult the kids are to watch, if they're really bad, charge $4, but if they're good charge $3, don't charge too much or they'll look for another sitter. hope this helped and good luck!
2006-12-19 10:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by xcupcaitx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I started to babysit at that age I got $5 an hour from every family, regardless of the amount of kids.
2006-12-19 15:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by balerinagurl714 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how are you going to be in charge of a 9 year old? i wouldn't leave my child with a child. what are you going to do if there is an emergency? jump on your bike and pedal for help? i'm not trying to be mean, but you are going to be way on over your head. wait until you're older to babysit. i know if i was 9, that 12 1/2 year old wouldn't tell me what to do! and honey, you can not take care of a baby!
2006-12-19 11:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The younger they are the more u ask for.Babys are harder to take care of. To be honest the one with 2 kids u shouldn't be watching. To many things could go wrong and your not prepared for it.Stick with the 3 kids and charge 4.50 an hour.
2006-12-19 10:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on the family
2006-12-19 10:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Luvie_Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to charge $2 per hour per kid (so if there are 3 kids it would be $6 per hour).
2006-12-19 10:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by missyhardt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why in the world are you babysitting such young children when you are a child yourself? 3 kids for 12 1/2 year old, please. Get a paper route.
2006-12-19 10:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa K 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
your too young to be left alone with someone elses kids
2006-12-19 10:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋