If I wanted $10.00 for babysitting the child and $5.00 an hour is this an apppropriate price too much or less?
473418
I live in West Tennessee in an economically poor area and the going rate is $25 per day.
1092806
i think those ages are considered as the most busy to take care. becoz i really care for the children's safety and well being, therefore it will take me a lot of efforts in taking care of them. I will not let them go out of my sights. Make sure they're happy n so i wont be getting complaints frm the parents. I say i would charge for 3 kids for 6 hours at $ 600. Sounds expensive, hey i'm a responsible person. u gotta pay for my precious time too :)
383913
I would charge as much as you think the mother can afford.\nIt should be $150 a week for each but if you want to and the mother is poor then less. It depends on what area of the ocuntry you are in and what the neighborhood is like. If the houses where you live are $600,000 and up then charge about $300 per child and if the houses are $100,000 then charge $125 per child. If it is a low priced place with just apartment buildings you can charge less.\nFind out what the others are charging that do what you are doing. Charge the same as them.
10654
I helped people in my area with odd jobs. I charge 10$hr weather I was doing yardwork or Addressing envelopes.1hr min.It is a great way to get involved.10$ isn't alot but it's under the table and you are doing a good deed.Some are elderly or in recovering and need help with simple things like lifting or bending.Great insight on the world around you to.
127354
It depends on what part of the country you're from, to tell you the truth.  In areas where things cost more, babysitters are paid more.  I was paid $8/hr to watch only 2 kids, so for them to watch that many children (especially in that age range), it sounds perfectly fair.  Also, you said it was New Years Eve, holidays cost extra, it's all about supply and demand! :)
852242
I think it depends on what state you live in. When I was in Cali it was 10:00 an hour per child, but that was almost 3 years ago so I know it has gone up by now. Just make sure you charge per child an hour otherwise you'll get screwed like I did. Good Luck!!
688384
If you are baby sitting at her house I do not see why you would charge her. If she helps around your house and cooks for you then baby sitting her kids is a great thank you. Just make sure she keeps the stuff they need in her house because that isn't your responsibility to provide. If you are babysitting at your house then have her send their lunches.
719616
I was offered $13/hr out here in TX, so it has to be around $10 and up!!!!
774191
At $150 a week you are talking $30 per day.  At 10 hours a day that is $3 per hour - but with 6 kids that is $18 per hour or $900 per week.  That seems fair to me.\n\nPeace!
715246
A typical babysitter will charge minimum wage, plus eats, and expect a tip, like a good waitperson would, at the end of the period.  ~Now, the period, should be no more than 4 hours, if it is longer, then the sitter's justified in charging more; say $6.75-7.00.\nTipping still to be a natural expectation.   ~AND, any portion of an hour, is rounded up to the next full hour~\n\nAs for petsitters, I have only employed one, in my experience, a girl who came over once a day, to put out food for my cat, who stayed outdoors.  I gave her $25.00, for 4 days (or wuz it 5??)\nShe did not have to come inside, nor did she have to walk my cat, only to put out the food.  I provided plastic forks, cans of food, and a trashbag, for the garbage, as well as paper plates, for cleanliness.\n\nNever have needed a house sitter, as I live in the rural part of Oklahoma.  \n\nI hope this helps, Kitties and S.T.!!\n\n(and btw, I read your profile~~ intriguing and well written!)
633216
You should charge $5 per hour. So around $30 would be good
1027472
Well, I was many years ago.  Do not think you'll like the prices I charged ($1/kid per hour).
750698
I get £10 each night and theres between 2 and 4 kids. Unless they have friends stopping over then its total chaos. As for the neighborhood it only has a few houses and is all quiet except for the house i babysit in.
927590
Hi, i would definatly request no less than $10. Check what local daycares charge per kid in your area...you can use that in an interview when discussing your pay. For 3 kids i would say anywhere from 10-20 per hour $$$ Also remember if they say only pay you 11 or so an hour, require that they pay you a certain amount per mile...say like 40 cents or something. \nGood luck
371179
You can contact an employment agency and hire a couple of people.\n\nYou tell them how many you want, and what you are willing to pay, they will try to find people.  It could be expensive (if the agency is paying the people $6.00 an hour, for example, they will charge you $12.00 to $18.00).\n\nYou may be better off to get your kids (if you have teens) and their friends do it.  Pay them $5.00 an hour PLUS pizza or burgers.
720195
Estimate the time and charge $10/hr ($20 in nice neighborhoods). Offer other services like window washing and car washing if you get a job so you will not have to look so hard for more work. Good luck.
44087
$5 to $10 i would think.