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10-15-2007, 9:02 PM kidsRme Joined on 10-16-2007 Along for the Ride Rates...Opinions please I'm 14 years old and I love to babysit. I have only babysat a couple of times in the past few years, probably less than 10 times. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I'm also certified with Safe Sitter. A few months ago, I babysat for a family with five children (ages 1-10) for 7 hours. (I wasn't CPR cetrtified at the time.) I had the three younger children for the morning, and all five in the afternoon. I got $40 (under $6 an hour). The grandfather was there, but he wasn't involved in any way (I barely even saw him). I'm pretty sure $40 was a bit low, and I knew it was low at the time, because the mother would not have paid any more. For the rates next time I babysit (for any other family), this is what I'm thinking: $6 an hour base rate $1 more per hour per child for 3 or more children $1 off per hour for a day of 6 or more hours that ends (approx.) before 8:00 pm. I'd like some opinions and suggestions on these rates. Also, how much do you think the CPR certification should increase a rate? Any other feedback is also appreciated. Thanks!    Report

10-16-2007, 2:45 AM Chosen7Stone Joined on 10-21-2005 Tallahassee, FL Super Sitter!! Re: Rates...Opinions please Hey there, I like your rates very much.  Your $1/hour off is something new I haven't seen before, and if you're comfortable with the extra math, you should be fine.  :) For CPR certification, I think it usually increases the rate by $1/hour.  Make sure to bring along both your certification card and contact info for your references when you interview with a family. *Love in Christ from Mary* 1 Peter 2:4-5 Vote my agency, Seminole Sitters, the "Best Overall Business" in Tallahassee for the 2007 Tally Awards at EverythingTallahassee.com!!!    Report

10-25-2007, 10:51 AM kidsRme Joined on 10-16-2007 Along for the Ride Re: Rates...Opinions please Thanks for your reply! Does anyone else have an opinion?    Report

10-25-2007, 2:40 PM babysitterlaura Joined on 08-12-2007 USA Getting to Know Us Re: Rates...Opinions please Your rates sound great to me.  I think they are very realistic for your age/experience.  I agree that CPR is about a dollar/hour extra.     Report