Babysitting 2 toddlers?

Question

i just got offered a babysitting job from 8 to 5:30 p.m. for a 1 and 3 year old(I have a 2 and 10 yr old myself) for $175.00 a week....i do not know if i will take it, i have to give her the answer by monday, i am suppose to start tuesday but the money seems kinda low to me....am i right?

Answer 1

For the work you'll do, I would try to ask for a little more. I would try about $200. That way it doesn't sound too high.

Answer 2

its going to be tuff!  but if u have the patience go for it.  i have a 1 year old so i know they need attention 24/7 even a 3 year old is tuff. but if ur strong and u love children i think u could do it.  just make sure ur home is baby proof. nothing on the floor so baby cant pick up and put in their mouth. nothing they can get hurt on.  u should be careful cuz really u need to have a license to do daycare at home. and have child cpr classes other wise if ur neighbors wanted to they could report u to the police. its rare. but it does happen. cuz i also wanted to take care of kids myself at home. but after attending those classes they are way to strict so i changed my mind. good luck

Answer 3

i dont know what the going rate is plus it depends on where you live but that does sound pretty low to me. and its not like the kids are 8&10. they are 1 & 3 that takes a lot more work. If you need the extra money that bad then maybe try and ask for a lil more before saying yes.  

Answer 4

yikes that is a bit low the going rate per toddler in WI is 3.50 per hour per child, I am  nicer I would charge a standard 200.00 a week for two toddlers,  they are lot of work, as you already know. are they supplying there own food?  I take everything into  consideration when I tell people how much I will charge. Good luck!