What is the going rate for a babysitter in the midwest?

Question

I want to do a poll and just find out what the going rate for a babysitter is. I know what i apy and I know it is fair but I want to see what others in the midwest pay.

Answer 1

I usually get $3 an hour per kid. But i'll accept less from the cheapo parents because my philosophy is that i can sit at home for free or i can babysit for a little $.

Answer 2

I live in a small rural town in Indiana and run a small daycare.  I charge $80 pere child - flat rate -Monday thru Friday - I don't do weekends.  In that $80 - they get breakfast, snack, lunch, another snack and drinks all day.

This is pretty much the going rate around here - I know it gets more expensive the closer you get to Indianapolis or some of the other bigger cities.  

Good luck and hope this helps !