i babysit this 3y/o girl for 200$ a month I think it is cheap and we feed the kid, its okay anyway, the mother would bring crackers or potato chips once in a while for one but I have a 2y/o,its not fair i think because i babysit the kid with free food and whatever my son have she can eat it , I think it is improper,what do you think!! Do i have to tell to the mother?
2007-03-20 01:50:58 · 15 answers · asked by leontaurus 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
well i babysit for weekdays 5:30 am to 5:30 pm!! and she doesn't bring snacks regularly its like once a month!! I am not being selfish I just want to be fair with my child!!
2007-03-20 02:12:29 · update #1
I'm sure the person you're babysitting for expects you to feed her child. I know I would. She certainly doesn't expect you to take food away from your child to give to hers...
Just ask for more money
2007-03-20 01:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you truly mean $200 a month or $200 a week? If it's $200 a months, then YES tell the mother that your rate will go up and give her 1-2 weeks notice. If $200 a week, that is a going rate for care with food.
Not sure where you are, but in mid-mighigan we pay $35-$50 a day for daycare with food, which ends up being $175/week, $700/month. If you feel that is too much of an increase do however much you feel is right.
If you want to get an idea of what is charged in your area call local daycare companies (kindercare, school bell, etc.) and ask what their weekly rate is. Good luck.
2007-03-20 02:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by g-lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long per day do you babysit>
if it is all day you should charge WAY more and include the cost of food. I agree potato chips are hardly food. I know it is hard to talk about this stuff to the parents but You may be getting the short end of the stick. You should renegotiate and include the cost of food. Just a guideline, teenagers that babysit here in New York/Connecticut for one to two kids for a few hours get $10-$20 an hour! its sick.
2007-03-20 01:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you are undercharging. If you are working 12 hour days, 5 days a week, for $200 a month, then you are earning about 83 Cents per hour. Decide what you think would be a reasonable rate (including food expenses) and then adjust your prices accordingly so that you do not feel taken advantage of. It may also be a good idea to find out what others in your area are charging, so that you don't price yourself out of the market.
2007-03-20 04:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you agreed to babysit for her did you have terms. I lot of parents expect the babysitter to provide food unless it was decided that she bring food. As bringing snacks that's fine, but why should she have to feed you child. Even if it's snack. If $200 a month won't help feed this child while she is there, then talk to the mother and tell her you are going to have to charge a little extra or she needs to provide food for her child. But don't expect her to pack enough for her child and yours, that's not her responsibility to. Besides she's paying you to take care of her child some of that money should provide food. Make a contract with this women that way you can get this settled
2007-03-20 04:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by norielorie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would talk to the mother and come to an agreement. your right I agree with you but you need to talk to her about Either work out something where she pays you more I don't think that her bringing food would work out in the long run because then the kids wuld want what the other has. It would probably cause more drama for you. But I would tell her your concerns and surely she will understand. I hope you can work something out.
2007-03-20 04:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by cee_jae22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FORGIVE ME FOR THIS but........
Can't you just buy your child the same products as what the mother brings for her child? Wouldn't that be easier than causing or making any waves.
Or
I had my child watched for years by a great sitter. And what ever I gave to my child she had extras in her home. She would even give me a list of things that her kids would share with my kid - so I would buy them and have them there when ever my kid wanted. There's no need for you to feel like your doing anything wrong! You are proving a service to someone in need - and sometimes yes - you do need to speak up.
Good luck to you!
2007-03-20 02:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Theresa J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont like it, change it. It's your choice to babysit for only $50 a week. You should be making at least $200 a week if you include food.
2007-03-20 03:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mabe shes just bringing something extra. Just let the kids share whatsever she brings. If theres not enough for sharing just put it up and give it back when she leaves. This is a more suttle way. If the lady asks why just say there wasnt enough for both kids
2007-03-20 01:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by osu_fanz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should provide food for her child. I packed my daughter lunch and snacks every day and brought extras for the other children. If you don't like the way the mother is handling things, then tell her to find a new babysitter. Besides, it doesn't bode well for you that you called her "the kid". I would think, being a care taker, that you wouldn't refer to her with that term. If you don't care much for the children you are taking care of, then please, by all means, tell the parent to find a new daycare provider.
2007-03-20 01:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by TrixyLoo 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋