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What is the going rate for childminders?

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SpringCrimboTurkey · 05/12/2004 17:37

I'm returning to work in January and my SIL is looking after DD for 5 mornings a week - from 9am til 1pm.

What is acceptable to pay?

I don't want to cheat her out of anything but equally cannot afford to pay what a childminder would charge.
She doesn't work so would be grateful for anything but i want to be as fair as possible.

TIA x

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PocketTasha · 07/12/2004 13:14

Thanks peskykids Blush If at first you don't succeed... lol

peskykids · 07/12/2004 13:01

Bless you pockettasha for your perseverance with thet URL. Smile

artyjoe · 06/12/2004 15:41

Snowvary

I am based in Egham but am not currently minding as I am expecting my first in a few weeks. Both myself and my DP are in the process of registering and will be going full time in May...so if you ever get let down again, please get in touch, but sorry I can't help for Christmas.

MrsBigDrumsADrumming · 06/12/2004 15:22

not worried... DH is a trained sniper so he can cover my back WinkGrin

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 14:14

ooooh Mrsbdad I wouldn't go annoucing that! You'll have snipers after you! That's like being a traffic warden! (just kidding! Grin)

MrsBigDrumsADrumming · 06/12/2004 14:07

hmmm if they know... why tell them again ? WinkGrin then again different departments = no clue Grin I know... I worked for the council LOL

KatieMaChristmas · 06/12/2004 12:59

Look on your P60 (if you are employed)...Your accountant (if S/E)
However you can ring IR and ask them....they know Grin

MrsBigDrumsADrumming · 06/12/2004 11:44

thanks, had a look, and how on earth am I supposed what exactly I earned LAST year?!... they like making it difficult don't they
Cheers, better get back to my winge battalion,

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 10:04

i give up! i think you can get the site from the info! LOL i think i need to go back to bed after that! Sad

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 10:02

\link{url\www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk\here}

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 10:01

Arrrgh!Angry One last try... I think the link is too long and it doesn't like it... RIGHT. Last try!
\link{url\www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk\here}
you'll have to click in the Tax credits bit on the left hand side. Fingers crossed Grin.

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 09:57

PANTS! i knew that would happen! hang on....
\link{url\www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Qualify/DIQHousehold.aspx\here}..
that SHOULD take you straight to the "do i qualify?".

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 09:53

MrsBDAD. If you look \link{url\www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/HomeIR.aspx\here} (i hope that worked) it should help. How much help you get with childcare is worked out with your tax credit, so you'd get it together. If you click in the "do i qualify?" bit and fill in the form it will give you an estimate of the help you can get. HTH. Not sure if anyone else knows of anything better, as you need a bit of time on your hands to fill in the form! The Inland Revenue... They never do anything easily do they! Smile.

PocketTasha · 06/12/2004 09:38

Hi Turkey,

If your sister-in-law is your dd's auntie you don't need to worry about if she's registered, cos she's family. There aren't any penalties for family looking after your children, so long as they are really family. ie not a sort of cousin eight times removed! However, you could get help from working families tax credit, for child care when using someone registered. I guess the question is, would you be better off paying less for SIL to do it, or getting help and using someone registered? I agree with what people are saying though, do be careful, even the best relationships can be put under strain when you are letting someone else look after your kids. So long as she is someone who listens to you and agrees with your ideas about parenting you should be ok. As for pay around luton i haven't got a clue. But you can contact your local town hall and ask to speak to the 'early years team'. They may have details of the "going rate" in your area. HTH. and good luck going back! Smile

MrsBigDrumsADrumming · 06/12/2004 09:12

I pay £3 per hour in West London, which in this area is a steal!

What's that with the possibly 70 via tax credit??? any URL's where I can find some info? Cheers {smile]

nailpolish · 06/12/2004 09:04

i pay £2 an hour for dd1 and when dd2 starts she will be £1 an hour. (siblings are half price). my childminder is the most wonderful person. dd1 adores her and because i have no family at all around here i just dont know what i would do without her. we call her saintmandy.

sorry that was a bit gushy, but she really is very cool!

hana · 06/12/2004 08:31

we pay £4.50 in w london

snowvary · 06/12/2004 07:51

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Tess04 · 05/12/2004 22:07

i pay £2.60 per hour, learnt to use registered CM after non-registered childminder (supposed friend) tured out to be 'not very nice after all' and i get to claim back some of this from working famlies tax credit, which is a bonus

KatieMaChristmas · 05/12/2004 21:58

And if you go to a registered provider you might be entitled to up to 70% from the Tax credit people.......

KatieMaChristmas · 05/12/2004 21:56

Do be careful the penalties for accepting money for looking after children when you aren't a registered childminder are very high (potentially for both parent and carer)

artyjoe · 05/12/2004 18:04

I am in Surrey and the rate ranges between £5 and £7 per hour.

Yorkiegirl · 05/12/2004 17:49

(I just changed my name back from Turkiegirl)

Yorkiegirl · 05/12/2004 17:49

Having said that, I pay £2.75 as my childminder has both my DDs. Why not go for £3.00.
Its true that you need to set out some ground rules though. After all, if you were using a registered childminder you would have to sign a contract.

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