Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Chances are I will be taking care of a newborn (6weeks old). I have no idea what to charge for this. The mom has no idea either. Does anyone know what a typical in home care for a baby is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks. I did google it for our city and the findings range from $100 to over $200 for in home infant care :glare: Big range if you ask me. Thanks for the input ladies. I will call around too to find some sort of figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 My sister paid me $20 a day from infant up til she was 1 1/2. That was on the low side, compared to daycare centers around here. They charged anywhere from $25 to $35 per day, plus fees if they were picked up late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Are you providing all the food, diapers, etc??? That will affect your price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 My dd is 11. I paid $500 a month for Montessori day care when she was a baby. There was a 4:1 ratio. Another local place I toured was $70 a week for a room with 12 babies in swinging seats that smelled like a bad nursing home. I think you get what you pay for - so dont be afraid to change a lot of you give a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 We paid $20/hr for an overnight post partum doula (once a week), and $12/hr for a daytime nanny when ours were babies. The $12/hr was for a guaranteed 35-45 hour week. This was just a few years ago, in urban/suburban Florida, in our home, and we provided everything for the babies + meals/snacks/etc. for our nanny while she was here (plus bonuses & treats, esp. when she did extras like overnights). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 My neighbor charges around $185 a week. She gives a sibiling discount, and has been known to charge as little as $125 a week with the understanding that even if baby isn't there, parents still pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Going rate for a daycare center around here seems to be around $200 a week for a child under a year. I'd probably charge less than that to watch an infant in my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 $200/week for full time care. Pay even if the child does not show up. And you need a back up plan in case you or your children are sick because the parents will still need care for those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I charge $125 for all ages. It really depends on your area. One thing to remember if you call around is that centers usually get more than homes. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I charged $40 a day for a newborn. Mom supplied everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Mom will supply all diapers, wipes, and she will pump breast milk plus any change of clothes. Also she will provide a car seat.. I will have a bed, swing, and stroller. Is it normal to carry on like you would if it were your child or do you need to stay home? I have already discussed with her about us carrying on as we normally do and she is fine, but should that reduce my weekly price? What about if the hours are not normal day hours? She is a nurse and the dad is an ER doctor, their schedules might be all over the clock. Should I charge more for night and weekend sitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Mom will supply all diapers, wipes, and she will pump breast milk plus any change of clothes. Also she will provide a car seat.. I will have a bed, swing, and stroller. Is it normal to carry on like you would if it were your child or do you need to stay home? I have already discussed with her about us carrying on as we normally do and she is fine, but should that reduce my weekly price? What about if the hours are not normal day hours? She is a nurse and the dad is an ER doctor, their schedules might be all over the clock. Should I charge more for night and weekend sitting? I carry on as normal and we go places that I would take my own kids and I do not charge less because of it. Most day cares do charge more for night and weekend sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 My mom is a nanny. She goes to her clients homes, which makes a difference in price. 8 years ago, when she started, she was getting $500 per week for a newborn on up until the girl turned 3. This last family she has been working for gives her $650 per week, she started when their dd was a newborn, and has continued until now, the girl is 5. This past year, they sent the girl to preK for three hours everyday, and didn't want to lose my mom (they still needed her to pick the dd up at noon everyday, plus she works overnights weekly for them) so they agreed to have her become the housekeeper from 8-11, and take care of the dd after that. Her pay stayed the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Mom will supply all diapers, wipes, and she will pump breast milk plus any change of clothes. Also she will provide a car seat.. I will have a bed, swing, and stroller. Is it normal to carry on like you would if it were your child or do you need to stay home? I have already discussed with her about us carrying on as we normally do and she is fine, but should that reduce my weekly price? What about if the hours are not normal day hours? She is a nurse and the dad is an ER doctor, their schedules might be all over the clock. Should I charge more for night and weekend sitting? Do not reduce your weekly price. Watching an infant is relatively easy, as they sleep often. However, you will probably find that you do not go places on a whim, because it is not as easy to pack up and go. I watched my niece from infancy to a year and a half. I had full permission to take her anywhere, as I would my own. I found that it was much easier to run my errands without her though. Because you will likely rearrange your plans, don't decrease your price. Also, get the baby in a routine as quick as possible. This made things so much easier on me. She ate and layed down for naps at almost the exact time everyday. If she hadn't, I could not have homeschooled as I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 That totally depends on the newborn though! Very true! I was lucky my niece was so easy to watch and slept often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I was paid $20 a day, for 7 hour days. I loved the baby, but the pay wasn't worth it. He was a high-maintenance infant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I was a nanny over 10 years ago and I made $14/hour. I would call around to different Nanny agencies and see what the going rate is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 about 9 years ago, I paid 185 a week in Indaina. About 5 years ago, I paid 265 a week in NY. Both are daycare setting. I will expect "much" more if it is 1 on 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here is would be over $200 a week. Charging more for evenings and such, up to you. Since it sounds like you're just taking on 1 extra child, I would be fine with just having a set rate and not fussing over the hours, especially since it sounds like it may be a bit variable anyways. It's a blessing to find a great care provider when you do shift work, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't charge a fair fee for doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here infant care is about $1,500 per month for home daycare and $1,500~$2,000 for daycare centers. It's usually 8am to 6pm weekdays only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here infant care is about $1,500 per month for home daycare and $1,500~$2,000 for daycare centers. It's usually 8am to 6pm weekdays only. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 This is off topic and has nothing to do with OP. Dang..I am in the wrong line of business. LOL I think I'll be a nanny when my kids move out. My sister became a nanny when my nieces went to college. The last several years she has cared for school age kids. She goes early in the mornings, makes sure they get breakfast and gets them off to school. She goes back after school and stays until the parents come home. She charges $20-25/hour depending on the family. She's a former teacher and a reading specialist so she serves as a tutor too. It works well for her because she didn't want to work too many hours and she has time during the day to take care of her own house and run errands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here using a childcare centre, people pay between $60- $100 per DAY. In an at home setting they pay around $7.50 per hour or more Nannies are paid between $15-$ 35 an hour depending if they are live-in or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I charge $125 week for full time, they supply food (breastmilk, formula, babyfood or special food), diapers and wipes. High needs babies/children can be an additional $25-50 week with a two week notice. Keep receipts for everything! Cleaning products, sanitizer, toys, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddykate Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Dang..I am in the wrong line of business. LOL I think I'll be a nanny when my kids move out. Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here infant care is about $1,500 per month for home daycare and $1,500~$2,000 for daycare centers. It's usually 8am to 6pm weekdays only. Dear nephew and wife said this is the current cost of care for a child under 1 in their area - general vacinity of Baltimore. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes, charge more for "off" times. My neighbor charges a $5-10 per hour late fee after 6pm (depending on which parent it is). She also charges more for weekends and nights. I believe her overnight rate is $40 (just for night time) and weekends are an additional $25-$50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Write a contract! It should include sick time (for both you and the baby), vacation time, and holidays, as well as exactly what you provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would plan to carry on as you need to, as if the baby were yours, and I would not reduce your fee for that reason. Taking the baby about your regular business is going to be good for the baby in terms of intellectual development and everything. As for nights and weekends, I'd charge more if it was going to be inconveniencing your family in some way. If you'll need to be up with a baby in the middle of the night, or if you'll need to skip weekend events with your family, or if you'll order pizza more often because your evenings are busy with the baby, or whatever, I'd charge a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here infant care is about $1,500 per month for home daycare and $1,500~$2,000 for daycare centers. It's usually 8am to 6pm weekdays only. When my oldest was a baby she went to daycare starting at 7 weeks old. The cost for the first year was $1200 a month and we provided everything. This was a nice, clean, decent mid-range center. There were others that were more expensive. Home daycare for an infant around here now is $200 to $250 per week and many won't take infants. Overnight and weekend care is extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Write a contract! It should include sick time (for both you and the baby), vacation time, and holidays, as well as exactly what you provide. Good idea. I do plan on sitting down with both parents in my home so they can both see and know what my home looks like and meet everyone here (we know the mom pretty well but only a casual hi here and there to the dad). I also plan on discussing with them all the terms, expectations from both parties, and all around "this is us and this is our life and your baby will be included in it". I will write down what we agree on babywise and we will all sign it. I have been in other situations where the dad has ideas and the mom has ideas and neither are near my ideas, messy that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I charged $200 per week for an infant when I had my home daycare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 ...forgot to say that I make $500 per week as a nanny right now, but we live in a lower cost of living area and that is a fairly high wage for around here. I have 16 years of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I think you also need to consider taxes in the equation. I also think geography plays a big role in determining price, which explains how the rates on this thread run the gamut from $20/day to $100/day. Here in the Boston area, the going rate starts at about $250/week for a daycare center or home daycare setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 OT, but I can't help but think "how sad " that the mom has to leave a 6 week old baby to go back to work. :( If you're caring for this child so early in life for, how many hours a day? You're going to become a second mother. You and the baby will bond, especially if you carry / wear the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 OT, but I can't help but think "how sad " that the mom has to leave a 6 week old baby to go back to work. :( If you're caring for this child so early in life for, how many hours a day? You're going to become a second mother. You and the baby will bond, especially if you carry / wear the baby. True, but this is an answer to a special prayer I had, so all will be well. I will bond with the baby but it will be for the season God has given us with this special child. I do not know how long this will be for... a few months, a year, or several years. I had a need and this mother had a need, how special it is God has put us together to meet each of our needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I was a nanny over 10 years ago and I made $14/hour. I would call around to different Nanny agencies and see what the going rate is. Most people who pay for a nanny are hiring someone to come to their house, without other children and to generally not run their personal errands during work hours. That is not the arrangement in this case it seems. SAHPs who take in a child or two and integrate the children into their own lives (co-ops, errands, groups, appointments etc) usually charge a fair bit less than nannies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Here, that would be $200-300 or so a week unless you were doing someone a big favor. Infant care in centers is upwards of $1200 a month here if you can even find it. Some of the home daycares who take a lot of kids charge a little less. Not less than $600 a month though and that is considered bargain basement. Nannies are more like $600-800 a week plus some sort of benefits and paying payroll taxes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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