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Babysitting fee

33 replies

nosha · 27/05/2010 22:27

Hi everyone,
I would like to hire a babysitter for the first time, and I was wondering what are the usual fees for babysitting for three children ages 8 years, 4 years and 6 months

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funnysinthegarden · 28/05/2010 08:14

I'm not talking about teenagers, I'm talking about women in their 20's.

Rather jumping to conclusions to assume that just because my babysitters don't charge ridiculous sums of money, then they are clueless teenagers.

Also very patronising to imply that I will compromise the safety of my children for a night out.

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/05/2010 07:09

You may know your bs well but that won't help them to know what to do and possibly save your childs life if they were choking/burnt/ hit their head etc

yes teenagers are cheap and means you can have a night out but at what price to your childrens safety if something happened could they cope?

funnysinthegarden · 27/05/2010 23:40

I work on £15-20 per night too. Anymore and it would be too expensive to go out. My BS does not have insurance/first aid I am sure, on the other hand I know her very well so no need perhaps......

cat64 · 27/05/2010 23:06

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funnysinthegarden · 27/05/2010 22:59

wow, my babysitter charges £5 per hour for 2 children and will sit for as long (or not) as we like. We in CI and so v expensive usually for most things

Missus84 · 27/05/2010 22:58

Agree with Blondes - depends where you are and who you hire. Would the children all be in bed? Would the babysitter have to do any feeding/bathing? Would you be back before or after midnight?

I charge £7 an hour.

nannynick · 27/05/2010 22:58

You mean in the evening?
It varies depending on where you are and the persons experience, plus on market forces.

Try looking on childcare.co.uk for listings in your area to get a feel for costs. It could easily range from £5 to £12 per hour. Big difference ... it does vary a lot.

Blondeshavemorefun · 27/05/2010 22:55

Different people charge different rates. I personally charge £10 ph and have minimum rate of 4hrs

others younger/less exp charge less

also depends on area

doesn't make any diff if I have 1 or 3 children tho as you have a baby I would use someone who has baby exp

also check they have first aid/crb and nanny insurance