Do you think this is enough (worth it)?

babyaustin725

I was asked to come into the office this week as much as possible.  On Wednesdays and Fridays I have other obligations, so I am working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  They are pleased.  I already have a childcare swap worked out with one of the preschool moms to watch Tillman on Mondays every other week and I watch her boys on Wednesdays.  She is willing to watch Tillman two Mondays in a row.  I asked another preschool mom to watch Tillman on Tuesdays and Thursdays (this is only for two weeks).  She had mentioned to me several months ago that money was a little tight and she was considering watching a couple kids to supplement.  I told her I would pay her and make it worth her while.  So, what do you think is enough?  I would love to pay her tons, but I don't want it to cancel out the extra money I am making by coming into the office.  She is going to watch him from 8-5 on Tuesday and Thursday, but Thursday she'll have a two hour break while the boys are in preschool.  I was thinking of paying her $300 which would be $75/day or $8.33/hour. 

BriAndSean

I think that is fair. You could always ask her what she expects to receive. Then you won't risk coming way under/over what she is expecting.

Yen2.0

I think that sounds fair.

Nancy_Drew

I think that sounds high, as for a baby/toddler under 2 we pay $45 a day and it goes down as they get older. 

But if you are paying her that much as a thank you for a last minute thing and just want to help her out during the  holidays, then that's great. 

IdahoGirl

I think that sounds high too - usually for toddlers it's in the $50.00 range.