How much would you pay an overnight babysitter?

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by ferrickhead28, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking about offering overnight childcare services in my home. Say from 5 pm to 6/7 am for third shift parents. Whats a good rate to charge weekly? Food & homework help provided.
     
  2. mom2~1boy

    mom2~1boy Guest

    if you are going to do it weekly I would think 125 to 150.. for school age.
     
  3. INTHEBUFF

    INTHEBUFF Well-Known Member

    Make sure that you have checked with the State for Regs./license etc.
     
  4. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

    Its on my to-do list. I'm still considering the idea. :)
     
  5. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

    good to know! Thanks! :)
     
  6. Cleopatra

    Cleopatra Well-Known Member

    Have a good contract. Cross every t and dot every i, and follow it to the letter!! Remember the parents are your clients, they are not your boss!
     
  7. ServerSnapper

    ServerSnapper Well-Known Member


    I would say more than dayschool.
     
  8. DAH22

    DAH22 Well-Known Member

    I would think about $175 to $200 a week per child???
     
  9. Tit4Tat

    Tit4Tat Well-Known Member

    One would have to pay me at least 1000 a week. You must have a lot of patience.

    I would pay 175 to 200. When were you when I needed you. I used to work 3rd shift at mitzubishi in Durham when my son was born. Was impossible to find a overnight sitter.
     
  10. Southernborn

    Southernborn Well-Known Member

    Yep that does sound good. I'd get a current price listing from a daycare in the area and then structure it like they do...the younger the more expensive, the older less.
     
  11. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, thats what I hear alot of!
    I work a full time job and my evenings are pretty much free. I'm tired of sitting around watching TV. We also need the extra income since my SO still has had no luck finding a job. Just started applying for a 3rd shift job since they seem to pay more until a full time day one comes in.

    I figured with the holidays coming up, there is bound to be a parent out there who is taking on a second job who could use some daycare help.

    I sent an email to the state childcare department about what I would need to do if anything. Still no response...blah!
     
  12. GarnerGirl2000

    GarnerGirl2000 Well-Known Member

    you need to call them!
     
  13. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

    I would love to but I just ran out of minutes on my cell phone and I'm at work. :(

    I'll call them when I get home if I get home early enough. :)
    But of course, as faith would have it, our home phone is also on the fritz.

    Just wondering when this dark cloud would pass, lol.
     
  14. Cleopatra

    Cleopatra Well-Known Member

  15. ferrickhead28

    ferrickhead28 Well-Known Member

Share This Page