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starlettedir
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What do you think it fair to pay?
starlettedir
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There is a chance SIL would watch the kiddo from Jan-end of school next year. It kinda started off as a joke and has progressed to we are going to talk about it today all together.
What do you think would be fair to pay? We'd start the kiddo in day care '11-'12 school year so this would really only be for the months listed above.
FWIW DH has been polling coaches to see what they pay for day care. It ranges from $130-175. The ones that are closer to us are $130-$150.
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Re: What do you think it fair to pay?
How old is SIL? Does she have any child experience? Does she have kids of her own? Would she have other children or just yours?
I think you can expect to may MORE than a center or in home daycare. Especially if your child will have 100% attention from her. $7.25/hr is minimum wage in Tx.
I disagree because it's family. I still think she should be fair in paying and not take advantage, however, I wouldn't pay family more than what I would pay a center or in home. JMO.
I was paid $10 an hour when I was an in home full time nanny. I totally disagree with the paying family less, if anything I would pay them more.
I don't advise getting into a business relationship with a family member....
I have to agree and I have to say I'd also be concerned that she will "favor" her own child over yours. I turned down having a friend's mom watch my DD and her own grandchild because I fear she'll (rightfully) chose her own grandchild over mine if it were an emergency or even for everyday issues...just a silly little prejudice I have I guess.
Eh, we are fine with it. They are fine with it. We both left on happy terms about it so we are all comfortable with the arrangement if we do end up doing this.
It's for such a short amount of time for us in the grand scheme of things. They really aren't doing it for the $$ so I don't think any of us are thinking this is a business deal.
You provide all diapers, formula, wipes, etc. and then I would pay between $165 and $175. I paid $135 a week at an in-home but she was also watching 5 other kids so she could charge less.
I also doubt a family member is going to favor their own child and in some way neglect yours. I also say to pay your family member a tad bit more since I think your child would get more love and attention since the caregiver is related to them.
My only other advice it to sit down with one another before and you need to express what you expect from her and she needs to express what her intentions are as well. Be up front with one another so it doesn't end up hurting your relationship when she does something you do not agree with, etc.