I am a single parent and very rarely go out at the best of times without the boys (ages 5 and 15) , I have the opportunity to get away for the weekend and after making some enquiries with a agency, it would seem the going rate for a 24 hours childminder/babysitter is £120. This doesnt seem to bad to me, however where it starts to get over budget is I then have to pay them 20% fee and then VAT, so I decided top advertise myself.
I have had some good responses, however a few have quibbled of the price. I wouldn't mind if they were saying an extra £20/30 but they are looking at nearer £200?!?
I am not sure if I am being unreasonable with my rate expectations, as I do not want a 16-18 year old watching them (my 15 year old is very good and doesn't give me trouble so I'll be dammed if I will get anyone close to his age in to corrupt him) but neither do I need a 20 year experienced nanny, as the 15 year does not need looking after as such, schucks...he irons his own clothes, tidies his room every sunday and puts his washing in the machine every sunday ready to iron in the evening for school. He buys milk and cereal when he can see it is running low, and I dont have to ask him and usually from his own money (he will make some woman very happy in time to come!)
Other than breakfast I will make sure all food is ready so all she will have to do is reheat and keep little one entertained, so not much physical work involved.
Is £100 too little??
Many thanks in advance for your responses