| Author | Message | ||
     marinab Citizen Username: Marinab Post Number: 24 Registered: 8-2002 |
A friend and I are considering sharing my son's babysitter for some hours during the week. I've never done this before, but what's a fair rate for a babysitter who is taking care of two active young children? | ||
| teach75 Citizen Username: Teach75 Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2003 |
I know this is a little late, but I am sure people still would like to know what to do! It really dependes on the babysitter's age, experience, etc, but I think it is fair to pay 1 & 1/2 times the normal rate. For example, I am a certified early childhood teacher, and I charge $10/hour. If more than one family was there, I would expect to get paid at least $15/hr. More if there were significantly more children OR one very active one. I have actually not raised my rates in over 3 years, so maybe a good babysitter gets paid more now. Oh, I am also in my late twenties, so that may affect the rate, too. Just remember this...good babysitters are worth paying for. I truly believe that you get what you pay for in this respect. I do not babysit for families that do not treat me well! | ||
| maplemommy27 Citizen Username: Maplemommy27 Post Number: 58 Registered: 6-2002 |
Do you know of any good Babysitter's for the weekends? My husband and I are really scared of leaving our 20 month old with just anyone! We really don't go out, because we don't have anyone to stay with him. | ||
| ina Citizen Username: Ina Post Number: 56 Registered: 6-2001 |
I found my babysitter through MOL. Privateline me and I'll give you her name and #. | ||
| tsd33 Citizen Username: Tsd33 Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2001 |
When we share a sitter, we pay $15/hr. for 2 kids. My sense is that this is pretty standard. |
