Reasonable rate for charging for babysitting?

Question

I have one daughter who is two and have babysat friends and family children numerous times. I wanted to have food included in the price. I was planning on babysitting babies and toddlers because school children would be in school a majority of the day and I wouldn't get paid for them. I live in a small town. I am watching a max of 3 children.

Not too many people around here can afford alot of $ they get paid anywhere between min wage and $12.

Answer 1

Set a resonable price per day. Like $15.00 per child (or family) per day.

Answer 2

my wife charges approx $21 per full day for a child