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09-15-2007, 2:18 PM PhillyGirl22 Joined on 09-15-2007 Philadelphia, PA Be nice - I'm new! How much should I charge? I'm going to be babysitting for 3 children- a 6, 4, and 2 year old. I personally have never babysat before, but I have watched children for family friends a few times and have helped out in a nursery school so I do know a little about it.  I also know first aid. How much should I charge? (I live in Philadelphia and I know that rates seem to vary by location so keep that in mind).   Thanks!     -Lauren     Report

09-16-2007, 6:45 AM ggfan Joined on 08-21-2007 Along for the Ride Re: How much should I charge? I suggest $8/hr. Also before you babysit again get CPR certified.    Report

09-16-2007, 10:50 AM PhillyGirl22 Joined on 09-15-2007 Philadelphia, PA Be nice - I'm new! Re: How much should I charge? Thanks! I used the calculator suggested on rates but it said $11.25 and I don't think I'd be comfortable asking for that much, atleast not at this time. Though the people I'm sitting for have never had a sitter before (only family members when they couldn't take the kids) so I think they're as unsure about how much I should get as I am.    Report

09-16-2007, 12:56 PM PhillyGirl22 Joined on 09-15-2007 Philadelphia, PA Be nice - I'm new! Re: How much should I charge? Oh and I forgot to mention a little while back my 2 best friends and I also watched 2 girls 3rd and 1st graders, with Severe Peanut Allergies at lunch. (We volunteered) So we were taught how to use an epipen and all that incase of emergencies. I forgot about it but now I'm glad I did- its one more thing I know about ^_^    Report

09-16-2007, 8:29 PM ggfan Joined on 08-21-2007 Along for the Ride Re: How much should I charge? The rate calculator always overestimates; You need to subtract at least $3/hr from the rate it gives you. Also, it's great that you know first aid and how to use an epipen, but it's also important to get CPR certified. Hope this helps and good luck!    Report

12-11-2007, 5:35 PM luv2babysit101 Joined on 11-18-2007 Along for the Ride Re: How much should I charge? i got the american red crosss certified babysitter and i am almost 12  years old. in the state of wisconsin , i am not allowed to take the CPR course till i am in 11th grade. -hannah    Report