What do you think is a good hourly babysitting rate for 4yr+ kids?

Question

I'm a 14 yr old girl that is just about to start babysitting. I have experience but i have no idea how much to charge.

Answer 1

I'm 15 and I babysit two kids...8 and 4 years old.

I didn't really 'charge' anything...I just took whatever they gave me, which thankfully, was about $10 an hour.

Answer 2

i would say $10/hour

Answer 3

You should base your rate on how many kids you have to look after, how long you have to look after them, if they have special needs, how old they are etc. etc.

I would say between $10-$15 per hour.

Also make sure when you are baby-sitting that you have all contacts necessary, the parents/guardians phone numbers are a must as well as emergency( 911, 000 etc. depending on where you live. ) And also ask the parent/guardian to write a little manual type thing like write down how long they usually sleep and what time, what they do and don't like to eat, if they have any allergies or special needs. Where certain appliances are ( If you are baby-sitting at their house.) And any other important pieces of information you think you might need.

Remember to be prepared, If you do a good job you may get a tip or the parent/guardian might spread the word and that would bring in more money and you will get more of a good reputation.

Lol I could go on all day!

I hope I have helped.

Thank-you

Answer 4

i would say

$10hr

Answer 5

It would depend on what time of day it is and how old the child is. I'm 17 and I charge $5 an hour per child, but if your 14, you'd probably charge say um. $5 for one child, then an extra $2 a child after that (ect.. 2 children $7 an hour).

Answer 6

depending on how many kids... about 4 dollars a kid?

1st kid: $6

each additional: $3

Answer 7

It would be more polite to not say what you plan to charge unless you are asked. I would say 10 - 15 dollars an hour, but you should ask the couple to pay with what they feel comfortable paying.