NBR- Babysitting

Lhyacinth888 · July 2013

So friends of DH want me to babysit their DS who is 6. It would be on Saturdays from 11am to 6pm. How much should I ask to get compensated? I have no idea what the going rates are these days...

ToAoShesha · July 2013

Wow I was going to say 30-40 for the day.... U r babysitting not a day care nor expected to have educational activities.. Idk

syeqik · July 2013

15-20/hr. Umm some professionals make this. Sounds like a lot for just babysitting. [-X

sed8611 · July 2013

I would say at most, $10 an hour.

ChicagoBroad26 · July 2013

I pay our sitters between $12 to $15 per hour depending on experience.

randimarie86 · July 2013

DS is watched by a lady in her home and she charges $20/day.

ClandestineX · July 2013

I would only get $20 a day.

Lhyacinth888 · July 2013

My DH who is Mr. Nice was thinking of telling them we'd do it for free! No way! I figure we'll be feeding him lunch and dinner so we would at least not want to lose money by watching him. We just moved and I am a SAHM so we could use a little extra money. I think the flat fee for the day sounds good. So maybe between $40-$50 a day? Thanks for the responses.

shadysladyWed98470 · July 2013

I think it also depends if you are providing the meals and snacks for this kid. Charge extra if you are paying for this. A little less if he is bringing his own food each time.