If I babysit from 8 to 4 pm for 13 days (not consecutive), how much should I ask for? (Hourly or flat rate?)?

Question

The person I am babysitting for is a teacher that I had last year. She asked me if I would like to watch her two kids... and the dates are June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, July 18th thru 24th, July 28th- August 1st. The shift is from 8 am to around 4 pm or earlier depending on the day. She is about 15 minutes away from my house... how much should I ask for and should it be an hourly rate or a flat rate.

Answer 1

I would ask for a flat rate of $20 or $25 a day. Thats what I use too and I always got it. It's not like you have to stay the night or anything and $10 an hour is high.

Answer 2

We usually pay $5 an hour for babysitters (we have 2 kids) but that is like once a month for dinner & movie.  Some of it depends on the age of the kids.  The older they are easier it is to take care of them (no diapers, and such).

Answer 3

There is no fixed price. You have to consider the income of your employer in striking a fee.

I think $10 a day is reasonable since your employer is a teacher.

Answer 4

over the summer i babysit mon, wed, fri from 9-1 and get paid 10 $ an hour. anything from 10-12 an hour is resonable these days. you might want to talk about it with your employee though so you  both agree on a fair price.