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How much to pay a Sitter? 32 hrs a week

Hi :)
The babysitter would be watching her at their house, I would provide everything needed.
What is everyones ideas.
I dont live in a very big town if that matters at all

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Samantha W.

Asked by Samantha W. at 8:12 PM on Apr. 14, 2011 in Babies (0-12 months)

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  • At least $7 an hour
    that's $214 a week
    butterflyblue19

    Answer by butterflyblue19 at 8:14 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • Go to care.com and you can read a lot of ads to see what people charge/pay in your area. It really depends on where you live. GL
    elizabr

    Answer by elizabr at 8:14 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • yep, you should expect to pay more for the one on one attention, you should consider her more a nanny and less a babysitter
    peanutsmommy1

    Answer by peanutsmommy1 at 8:14 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • i'm starting an in home care center and i'm charging $100 per week, including food.
    john2007

    Answer by john2007 at 8:17 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • Around here the average rate is $8 an hour....for 32 hours a week-$256 dollars.
    Anonymous

    Answer by Anonymous at 8:33 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • Holy smokes, you ladies pay a lot more for daycare than I do. I live in a town of about 1200 an pay $80 a week for full time, which is 40 hrs a week.
    saydeejo

    Answer by saydeejo at 9:18 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • It depends on a lot of factors. Is the sitter licensed? How many other kids are in the daycare? How old is your child? If licensed, figure at least $7-8 per hour, meals included. On the other hand, if the sitter is unlicensed and watches less than 4 kids, figure $4-7 per hour.
    Tylersm0m

    Answer by Tylersm0m at 10:27 PM on Apr. 14, 2011

  • I live in a lager city and I pay for private inhome daycare for my son... we pay $30 for a full day if he went full time that would be about $150 per week....
    A daycare center would cost about $250 for a full week for an infant

    I would see if you county website has rates... and go from there
    AmiJanell

    Answer by AmiJanell at 9:10 AM on Apr. 15, 2011

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