advice need re:prices

[jamsam]

im working for a festival ( local smallish music festival) and we have had a grant for a childminder over the festival for essential satff. whats the going rate in the middle of the summer for say 4 kids from 2yrs to about 7yrs?? any ideas?? or is it more of a set rate for the childminder??

sorry to ask such an obvious question but as ive nver used one i have no idea!!
thanks in advance,
jamsam

Depends on where you live. Questions I as a childminder would ask are:

How many hours?
What day of the week? (I charge quite a bit more for weekends)
Are more than 3 children going to be under 5? (if so, you will need more than one childminder)

If you can't find a childminder in your area who will do it, have you thought of a mobile creche? (I know jellyjelly is using one for her wedding this summer)

Yes can give details if you cant find minders.

You were quick

Yeah, kids asleep so can do some accounts and stuff online.

lucky you :)

don't forget different ratios required for babies / toddlers and older children

ant cahnce you could let me know what the ratios are?? i know im being dense..

Standard ones are 6 under 8's of which 3 can be under 5 and only 1 of them under 1.