Hi mamas. I recently got asked to babysit a 2 year old who isn’t potty trained and the hours vary because of her job. But it’s 3 full days a week and 3 half days. Full days are from 9am to 7pm and half days from 3pm-7pm. How much would you guys charge. I am at a loss. I have no clue as I have never babysat or had anyone babysit my kids. She offered 120 a week. And I agreed. Now my husband is upset I accepted so little pay for the hours I’d be watching him
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That’s only got you making approximately $2.90 an hour. Is she providing the child’s food?
Personally I think I would charge a minimum of $200 a week. That’d be approx $4.75 an hour.
My day care charges me $200 a week
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I’d want at least 250. That’s 42 hrs a week… you can find a better job and make so much more. She’s ripping you off
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Minimum wage wherever you live.
I charged $15 an hour and everyone said I should have charged more
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I would charge at least $250 a week, a 2 year old will keep you moving and you will probably be the one to potty train the child. Look into what day cares charge in your area and charge slightly less.
Our daycare charges 277 a week. No less than 250
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I would charge of minimum of $25 per hour! If she doesn’t like it she can put said child in daycare
$200 a week is what I would ask for plus she sends snacks.
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He is right you accepted to little call her asap and tell her it’s going to be $220 a week remember your time is worth every cent
I watched 3 Littles for $150 a week. Their mom was a single mom trying to make ends meet and had absolutely no help. She couldn’t afford day care ($390 a week) and she couldnt afford not to work (rent, food, etc). So I watched her for that amount a week. I had them from 3:30am (she had to be to work for 5am, and lived an hour from work) and I had them til 630/7pm for 5/6 days a week. 2 in diapers 1 potty trained. I would look at the situation as a whole. Does she need the help? Is she the only income? Things like that to determine a price. Can’t go by daycare amounts as they are certified caretakers, havw licenses, etc. Are you planning on working or were you staying at home regardless? $120 a week is $480 a month and $600 a month other times (some months have 5wks vs 4wks). For that price I’d require her to bring food for her. Or reimburse you each week for the food you feed/purchase for her. Being one child, it won’t be expensive. There’s too many variations to give you a perfect answer.
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I would get at the least 150$ per week
I personally watched 3 kids on top of having my own 2 kids. I did this two years ago from around 7am at the latest to around 530 Monday to Friday sometimes later. I too settled for less and accepted 20 dollars a day. Don’t settle for less than your worth. I did it once, don’t be me. I wouldn’t accept anything less than 200 and that’s with them providing diapers and food.
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I would charge $60 for full day and $30 for half… $240 a week
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As a parent I provide snacks and drinks. If the babysitter is asking any more than $50 a day I can’t afford it. If this is a friend that you are trying to help out then that is something. I used to watch my friends 3 kids one being an infant for $30 a day because she was struggling to find affordable child care as a single parent. I would say $50 a day for full days and $35-$40 for half days. I would also ask they provide snacks and drinks.
30/ full day 15/ half day
32 hours and 6 days. $120 is way off. $200 is reasonable
I truly don’t know how anyone can afford $200 a week… that’s $800 a month. I would just have to stay home and not work. There wouldn’t be much left to live on. I don’t know how you guys do it.
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You agreed to be paid $2.85 an hour.
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I paid $25 a day for up to 10 hrs anything over 10 hr shift paid $35 a day…
You have to decide if $24 a day at 5 days a week is worth the extra hassle, time, responsibility, being in charge of someone else’s life…that would be a hard pass for me…even if they were a friend…nope
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$120 a week for that many hours?!? No no do not take that job!
8 years ago I watched a little boy for $65 a week. He was 1, not potty trained, and mom provided food. She was a single mom trying her very best and honestly I felt good about being able to help her. I was staying home with my son who was close in age, so he got a playmate! Ultimately it’s up to you to decide if that’s a fair price though! My ex was very upset I did it for such little money, but the way I viewed it: it’s my time, you’re not home or responsible for the baby, and my choice to help a fellow mom.
I should add I didn’t know mom prior, but I know what it’s like to need childcare and not be able to afford it.
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I babysit and get 30 a day for 3 kiddos.
If it’s a full time job for you & you have no other income I would charge more yes.
$180 a week. Still cheaper than a real daycare
I watch a 6 year old and a 3 year old,I get $30 a day.the three year old isn’t potty trained.
Depends on her situation. If she’s low income, the state might have help for babysitting. Also, I used to babysit for Free for a single mom. Why? Because I’ve been in her situation.
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I do 40 a day(8hours). Extra $5 to $10 if over 8hours.
At least 200 that’s alot of hours
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If the mom is low income see if she can get funding from HSD or CYFD- they have a lot of great resources.
If you’re watching her toddler for 42 hours a week for $120 that’s close to $3 dollars an hour so I get why your husband would be shocked BUT if you’re friends with her and you don’t mind watching her kid then I don’t see the problem. Especially if she’s a single mom doing her best to work and take care of the kid, child care is so expensive if it’s not friends or family. As long as she’s paying for food/diapers and picking him up on time I don’t see an issue, you’re a good friend.
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I babysit currently and charge $30/day for 3-9 hours. $10/hr up to 3 hours and $10/hr for every hour after 9 hours.
Less than 3.00 an hr…and I’m assuming that is mom’s shift so she will actually drop off earlier and pick up later than that.are you feeding the child as well?call a couple daycare in your area.and ask going rate.
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If she offered you $150 because that’s what she can afford then accept it. If your husband is upset because he knows she can afford more & is taking advantage of you that’s a different story.
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In a daycare setting $3 an hour is average so you are making that. But most private nannies start at $15. She probably can’t afford that though.
Alot of people where I’m from charge about 200 a week, I’m lucky and my sitter gets $125 a week and she chose that amount to watch just 1 of my children
I honestly would look at her situation. If she’s doing her best, and you stay home (idk your situation) than I’d take that! Otherwise see what your husband thinks you should get.
I personally pay 900 a month for one kid for a licensed daycare, and I can tell you that even if a friend offered to babysit or I asked a friend to babysit instead, I wouldn’t pay them that amount. I’d pay 30 a day for one kid, but I would provide food/snacks/pullups/wipes.
I had a friend who wanted to watch kids while being a stay at home mom and she was charging 35 dollars a day.
I ain’t trying to be mean but Some of y’all have never been a single mom. I pay $200 a week, for two kids a 3 and 4 year old. I seriously couldn’t afford to pay anything more and that’s with two jobs. You can’t make a living off of watching one persons kids.
I would charge at least 200 a week for those hours
A couple of years ago I brought my 2 girls to daycare, the daycare provider charged me $550 for every 2 weeks and if I was late it was $15 more for every hr if I was late.
I charge $50 a day for 1 kiddo and any sibling is $25 a day. My days usually start around 6am and end about 4:30pm-5pm.
That’s over 40 hours a week. For a 120?
I would charge 30.00 a day, it a long day
She’s taking advantage of you. If she wants it that low she needs to find a day care . $15 hourly is usually the minimum
For that little pay I would make her supply the snacks, juices and diapers. It’s still 40 hours a week. 120 isn’t too bad my kids daycare is from 830-6 and we supply lunch they supply snacks and I pay 920 a month per kid. I would have asked for 200 she supplies the food and pull ups. But if you know her then 120 a week should be fine
I have three 2yr Olds that I charge $225 a week.
If it’s just babysitting and you have no credentials I’d say 150 a week. If you have clearances, cpr, and actually doing teaching during those hours instead of just “watching, playing etc” I would charge hourly.
Make sure at that she provides diapers or pull ups and wipes if she expects you to use them as well as food