Moms...How much do you charge to babysit other children besides your own?

Question

I want to know how much do you charge to babysit other kids than your own?

Answer 1

Whatever is offered. There are a couple of moms that I switch off with - I watch theirs, they watch mine. Most of the time I ask for what I need. Maybe 10 buck - depends because we're all poor, so we just help each other out - co-mothering.

Answer 2

I charge a dollar and a half an hour per child.But I have been told that's way too low.So you may want someone Else's advice.I charge low cause I have been on the paying end before and with 3 children it can really add up fast.

Answer 3

One friend and I just used to trade off. Other friends paid me an hourly rate and added more if I were to provide meals or over night. I think I got about $7 an hour per child. Its been a long time.

Answer 4

I don't charge anything. I treat the child as if it's a guest visiting...because he or she is a guest in our home. Would I charge one of my friends for coming over and having a meal? We're both benefiting from the exchange of socialization, sharing, etc..

Answer 5

me and my friend just trade off, so we dont charge each other anything. if it was someone i didnt know all that well i would charge $3.50 an hour, as that is the normal going rate, i know its cheap but its on a military base.

Answer 6

if you are doing a in home daycare something along those lines most people charge a flat rate of 80per child

Answer 7

10-15 $$$ an hour

Answer 8

I don't trust anyone to babysit my kids! (unless it family)

Answer 9

depends on how often, and how long, and possibly how old the child is