How much would you pay for in home care for your baby or toddler?

Question

I am going to become a stay at home mom for my 1 year old and would like to watch one other child for extra income. It would also give my baby some social interaction with other children throughout the day. I have a nice home in a good neighborhood, with a little payground across the street, and lots of toys. I also have nanny experience. How much should I ask per week or month?

Answer 1

Depends on how many hours you are watching the kids, it also depends on where you live. Where I live it is common to pay about 30-40$ (CAD) a day for in home childcare, but I have read that in some states (TEXAS) they only charge about 100$ a week.

The best thing to do is to check around where you live and see what other childcare providers are charging

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 2

It really depends on the age of the child... Normally in my area, a baby up to toddler should be anywhere between $80 to $100... Many daycare facilities actually charge much more than this. Check out the surrounding daycares in your area to get an estimate then base your fee accordingly..

Answer 3

We pay about $24 (Canadian) per day for in home care (my son is 4; it is more for a baby and less for an older child). This is through a day care, so it is regulated and inspected, but is in someone's home and so there is a max of 5 children at any one time.

Answer 4

I also stay at home during the day and i watch my friends little girl who is 1...we live in virginia in a pretty expensive area so my watching her is saving them money because daycare around here is very expensive, they are paying me $200 a week.

Answer 5

It really depends on the economics of your own community, BUT I paid pretty good to keep someone in my home for that same purpose...and she came every morning and left when I got home....but I did not have to bundle the kids up so early and it was a load off my plate...Just make sure you can trust who is on your home...