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08-31-2007, 8:25 PM countrygirl Joined on 08-17-2007 Ohio Be nice - I'm new! WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? I am a mother of 2 with about 15 yrs of experience. I have taken an adult CPR class as well as infant/child CPR but have not been re-certified. I live in Central Ohio and was wondering what I should charge. From what I understand, the going rate around here is about $2/hr per child. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!    Report

09-01-2007, 8:05 AM ggfan Joined on 08-21-2007 Along for the Ride Re: WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? I live in Virginia and the going rate for teenagers is a flat rate of $7/hr and $1/hr for each additional child. College students, nannies, and older babysitters tend to charge more...A flat rate of $8-9/hr and $1/hr for each additional child. Rates may be lower in Ohio but you should still be making at least minimum wage!    Report

09-05-2007, 10:12 AM gegege Joined on 05-25-2007 AZ Along for the Ride Re: WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? Well, with all the experience, you should charge $9 and then an extra $1 every additional child    Report

09-05-2007, 3:55 PM Mommy2Lots Joined on 11-15-2006 Houston,TX Super Sitter!! Re: WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? I agree with gege. $9/hr plus an extra $1/hr sounds fair. $2/hr is not nearly enough. The absolute lowest I would say to go is $7/hr plus $1/hr per additional child, but with your experience, especially being that you're also a mom (even more experience), the $9 is more appropriate. Parenting/Sitting Articles - If you view these, kindly return back to Babysitting Forums. ;-)    Report

09-10-2007, 11:05 PM Mahlia Joined on 09-11-2007 Be nice - I'm new! Re: WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? I guess it just depends on where you live. As for myself, I have been babysitting for 3 years while working/going to college and I usually charge $20/hr. and the families I babysit does not seem to have a problem with that.  I live in Northern California.    Report

09-13-2007, 6:18 PM amber_wild_fire Joined on 07-20-2006 Super Sitter!! Re: WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE???? the very least you should expect would be $7 plus $1 each additional child.    Report