I recently met someone who works nights and is in a major bind to find suitable care for her infant. We've recently had some financial setbacks, so I'm trying to find a way to make more money. I'm considering provding overnight child care for a 4 month old in my home in a low-mid cost living area. I would be taking care of the baby along with my 2 children during mostly sleeping hours approx. 8:30pm-6:30am. I have many years of child care experience (nanny, au pair, infant/toddler teacher) and I'm an elementary teacher who is currently on maternity leave. The job would be 5 nights per week. What do you think would be a fair weekly rate?
Re: Night time care rates
I have no idea what's "standard" but I think that sounds reasonable.
I also think it sounds doable. Parents of twins handle two babies at night.
I would just be really clear with her about expectations on sleep training, frequency of night feedings, etc.
I agree with the pps who say to charge the going inhome rate for your area and hope the babies don't alternate waking up every two hours.
The only thing that actually concerns me is if you are on paid maternity leave, you could jeopardize your STD pay.
It would totally depend on how well the baby sleeps. Also, if this is more of a short-term favor for someone in a bind I probably wouldn't charge the going rate. $60-$75 might be "fair" but I know I couldn't afford that and I do alright. I pay about $40/day for 7:30am -5:30PM.
I assume it is short-term and based on what you said you would be going back to work in 6-8 weeks, right? That's when school starts back up. Or are you thinking of continuing to do this when you go back to work. It might not be so bad even if you did. The baby would be around 6 months then and maybe ya'll can agree on sleep training, if necessary.
I was going to say this, also. It would be doable.
I think your 60-75 is really high. I don't pay that much for at a center and DD is awake most of the day!
I would think $25-30 a night, since hopefully the baby will be asleep. You're getting paid while you sleep, its not a bad deal.
I agree.
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