We need the sitter for one day for 7-8 hours how much should we charge her?
2007-03-02 14:38:56 · 10 answers · asked by preston p 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
There's a difference between "babysitter" and "daycare worker" in my opinion - I pay a "babysitter" (someone who watches your child on nights/weekends while you go out and have fun) $7-$12/hr. However, "daycare workers" (someone who watches your child during the day while you're at work) in our city usually charge $3-$7/hr. If it's a one-time deal, I would go with roughly $10 an hour; however, if it's a weekly arrangement, I think $35-$50 a day is fair ($5-ish an hour).
It IS funny that I got paid more per hour babysitting in high school than I get now doing daycare!
Call a handful of daycare places in your neighborhood to get an idea of the going rate in your area?
2007-03-03 03:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Cob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a babysitter with 7 years experience and charge 13 dollars an hour. Which is cheap in our area.
2007-03-02 14:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by ce_ben1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean how much should you pay her? Look up the average in your area, but generally, I say 8-10 dollars minimum per hour, based on experience, and one dollar per hour extra per child. Usually, they come with their own price though. So talk to other parents and babysitters to find out the average.
2007-03-02 14:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should charge her, "haha" I know what you meant. I believe the going rate is 5-7 dollars and hour.
2007-03-02 14:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by cheoli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you should not charge her but pay her. Second it depends on the time of day and what day of the week it is. Also the number and the ages of your children also factor in.
2007-03-02 14:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mark D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter goes to a home care and I pay an average of $35 dollars a day..pay the person according to your expectations of care. Are you asking that the person cook, clean etc while she is there? If so then I would suggest paying the person accordingly
2007-03-02 15:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Pete 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i choose daycare with a preschool readiness program. my child really benefits from the interaction with other children and learns a lot too. He's two and he came home and said ,.I painted a green dinosaur." Its really worth it!
if you decide to go with a sitter the going rate is $7.00 per hour.
2007-03-02 14:54:20 · answer #7 · answered by rondalaurell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you should charge her, lol! haha! I know what you meant! You meant pay her! Well! hmm! Pay her $5-8 per hr!
I hope this helps!
2007-03-02 15:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple. Pay her $50 cash, everyday that she works. Good Luck.
2007-03-02 14:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't charge her anything, she will quit.
2007-03-02 14:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by kny390 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋