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How much for daughter of a friend looking after DS

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plrmummy · 25/02/2016 11:54

A friend's daughter (11 years old) will be coming over to play with DS (15 months) whilst I get on with work each week for 1-1.5 hours. I will be in the house the whole time and it will be round about 3.30pm start. How much do I offer to pay her?

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plrmummy · 25/02/2016 12:40

Wiltshire-Calne

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QueenJuggler · 25/02/2016 12:35

It depends on how involved you will be. If she really is looking after your child in a sole care capacity because you're head down getting on with work and won't be doing stuff like prepping food, etc, then pay her the going rate for a babysitter, regardless of her age. Which round us, is about £8 an hour.

I'd question whether that's a suitable role for an 11 year old, though?

writingonthewall · 25/02/2016 12:08

where do you live? N London I'd probably pay about £7-9 per hour to a teenager, so maybe 6-7 to an 11 year old?