How much would you charge for child care?

50 to 60 % of the daily charge that your area charges for the same services. But definitely NOT minimum wage. It allows them to also save something if they'll be at work while you watch the kid V having to pay so much if the were paying for it at a centre. That's where the friendship comes in.

First, where do you live. Because the average cost of childcare varies from state to state. I agree with your husband. Charge full price, especially because you’re also watching your child too. That’s a lot of work. I know some of you don’t get it or will disagree because they’re “besties”, but you’re underselling your service mama. Childcare is exhausting. Childcare with other people’s kids is a ****liability****. You’re proving education to that child too. And perhaps food. Let’s not forget exploration (playing)….. If they’re really your bff they wouldn’t undervalue you. “under $10 and hour” In my opinion that’s insulting. Teenagers with no degrees or experience get paid way more than that for weekend childcare and the kid is in bed sleeping for 70% of their service hours . Don’t feel uncomfortable asking for because in my opinion 🫆side note, The average annual cost of a home-based daycare averages around $11,960. But location changes this number drastically

I’d say $10 an hour, then $15/$20 a day additional for outings to pay such as play areas etc.

@S. annalese we're in Montana. Most baby sitters charge anywhere from $10-25/hr depending on their credentials and everything they offer.

Are you providing snacks and educational programming/outings? If so I’d increase

Okay! If you don’t mind me poking some more: what’s your background regarding childcare (beyond your kids). What degree, if any, do you possess. Are you CPR certified? Do you have experience with this demographic (children) in other aspects? Are you a mandated reporter? You having a clean background yourself (beyond your bestie just loving and trusting you). Are you bilingual? Does the child have any needs, and if so, do you have knowledge and skills dealing with children with needs. What do the parents want/ expect of you while you’re working. These answers can certainly add up your value understandably make your charge more for your services. In my opinion I don’t understand why folks undervalue themselves. No one just wakes up in the situation they’re in. They work hard. They train. They get educated (which isn’t often free). They take classes and read books and do research. They might intern (loss of wage). So ensure all that is added in the cost of any service you provide.

It’s honestly all depends on you. How do you feel about your own kids will an extra child make it impossible? I just want to say I had a friend watch my two kids for over a year so that I was able to work and save up money and pay my bills.. she never once charged me nor accepted anything that I would attempt to give her. It’s something that I’m so grateful for and taught me how a true friendship really works. She genuinely loved my kids enough to watch them and care for them with no money. No matter how much I try to pay her or give her anything she absolutely would not accept it. So really just all depends on yourself and what you expect. She would provide all three meals for my kids, and they would also spend the night as I was an overnight worker . In the morning, she would wake up at 6 AM to get my daughter ready for school and then I’ll pick her up at 6:30 when my shift was over to take her to school. She would keep my son so I could go home and get some sleep.

Then she would drop my son off at 3 PM so that I was able to have some time with him before it was time to go to work and drop them off again at 9 PM. It’s something I’m so very grateful for. She never lowered her standards. She just had a genuine heart. So just remember, sometimes it’s not all about the money.

I depends. Are you just watching her or does she want you teaching her things? Also, are you providing the food or is she? Is this taxed or cash?