How much to charge!

Hey, guys, this post will be about how much to charge when babysitting.
So here are some pointers to help make it easier for you.

The going rate for babysitting depends on a few factors but as a general rule $3 to $5 per hour is a good starting point. The things you should consider when setting a rate include;

·         The number of kids you’ll be caring for, more kids should mean a higher hourly fee.

·         The time of day you’ll be caring for the kids, if it’s a daytime thing your rate should be a bit higher as you’ll likely be expected to entertain the children, at night it’s likely the kids will spend the bulk of their time in bed so your hourly fee should go down. If you’re needed overnight you may even want to consider offering a flat rate.

·         The ages of the children, babies, and toddlers require much more work than older children and need a considerable amount of attention. If a child is not yet potty trained or is still learning your fee should be higher than if they are older and able to do some things for themselves.

·         Your experience and training, the less you have the less you should expect to make.

To get an idea what to charge ask friends who baby-sit what they get paid and set your rate accordingly. Rates really differ depending on where you live and what you’re expected to do and your best way of determining how much to ask for is to know what he going rate is in your town.

Right now I charge $5 an hour. I babysit two kids with severe issues such as very bad allergies, deafness, anxiety, asthmatic, depression, and dyslexia. The parents are split and I usually give her a discount by about $15. 

Hope this post helps you

Meaghan xoxox