I've heard about anywhere from 5 - 10 bucks an hour, with the higher rate being high demand days like New Years Eve. We pay ours $20 for a night out, but they are neighbor/friends, so it might be a bargain rate.
I noticed you are from the Waukesha area so I looked around some and came up with this ad (below the comment here)...which clearly shows 4.25. (I also provided the web address) You may want to call and inquire if she also takes care of children on a hourly basis rather than full time.
I also researched our area and noticed that the 5.00-10.00 range seems like the going rate. It really does depend on alot of factors when you ask how much rates are. How old are the children, and if they are in diapers or not. Also, how many children factors in as well and if you expect any light chores such as feeding dinner, washing the dishes etc.
I think that 'minimum wage' is about the middle of the road as a guideline for 2 kids out of diaper age for a full evening babysitting.
Hope some of this helps.
I have been doing home daycare for 15 years and I am CPR and First Aid trained. I have one full time opening currently available. Full time is 35 hours or more.
I charge 4.25 and hour and that includes lunch,2 healthy snacks, and all drinks each day. Also includes all activities and art projects we do daily.
I have many references that you can check out and a clean environment for the kids to learn and grow in. It is a home away from home atmosphere.
I am located on the west side of Waukesha and very close to Hwy 59 Full Time Opening - Milwaukee Child & Elderly Care Services - Kijiji Milwaukee
$5 to $7 (plus tips) an hour for two kids...that's what I've heard my daughters talk about. They are certified for childcare CPR by the local YMCA and read to kids, clean up a bit, etc.
$5 to $7 (plus tips) an hour for two kids...that's what I've heard my daughters talk about. They are certified for childcare CPR by the local YMCA and read to kids, clean up a bit, etc.
Regards,
Keith
I can see that for 2 kids, I use to pay that back in the day for 1 full time & 1 part time (daughter was in school) with a state licensed daycare that provided the same.
Man how things have changed, i could never afford to have little ones right now, that's just crazy!!
I chose being a stay at home mom not only because I felt that was the total best path for our kids but also the cost of Day Care and/or babysitters was way to much to take out of the paycheck I would bring in. By the time I paid for the Child care, etc I could not see how it was feasible to go to work vs the money I would end up with.
Also the amount I would bring in compared to the quality of childcare they would receive being raised by a day care...well I was just so glad the option of me being a stay at home mom was available. I chose to put aside a career and give my kids what I wanted them to have most. I believe I did the correct thing for our family when I look at my kids now, but it's difficult for me as an older woman to find a niche in the working field now that they are older. That is one thing a mom needs to remember when giving her time to her kids to make some time for herself to take classes, refresher courses something so she can be productive later if she so chooses.
I chose being a stay at home mom not only because I felt that was the total best path for our kids but also the cost of Day Care and/or babysitters was way to much to take out of the paycheck I would bring in. By the time I paid for the Child care, etc I could not see how it was feasible to go to work vs the money I would end up with.
Also the amount I would bring in compared to the quality of childcare they would receive being raised by a day care...well I was just so glad the option of me being a stay at home mom was available. I chose to put aside a career and give my kids what I wanted them to have most. I believe I did the correct thing for our family when I look at my kids now, but it's difficult for me as an older woman to find a niche in the working field now that they are older. That is one thing a mom needs to remember when giving her time to her kids to make some time for herself to take classes, refresher courses something so she can be productive later if she so chooses.
It's great that you have had the option to stay home & raise your babies. unfortunatly that isn't the case for most moms these days. Myself, as a single mom the past 20 yrs, i sometimes worked 2 jobs, seeing my kids very little, but it had to be done & i had no family to help me, so daycare it was for many yrs. also now days it's even hard for a 2 parent household to keep the home going with one income (in a lot of cases). Not only is the economy suffering, so are our children & families... thanks Bush you no good for nothing #$@!#$^%!!
It's great that you have had the option to stay home & raise your babies. unfortunately that isn't the case for most moms these days. Myself, as a single mom the past 20 yrs, i sometimes worked 2 jobs, seeing my kids very little, but it had to be done & i had no family to help me, so daycare it was for many yrs. also now days it's even hard for a 2 parent household to keep the home going with one income (in a lot of cases). Not only is the economy suffering, so are our children & families... thanks Bush you no good for nothing #$@!#$^%!!
My kids were lucky that we were in a place that we were able to have me home with them. It wasn't without a lot of struggles to make it work but we managed. I agree though that unfortunately it's not always an option for moms nowadays. I watched my own daughter raising her now almost 13 year old son. She put herself through a good college in Chicago while she not only worked in a business that she co-owns, plus worked two other jobs getting up as early as 3:00 in the morning to fit it all in and make it all work for the two of them. It is hard for mom's raising children on their own. The thing that saves her alot is the fact she has me around when her son needs an 'extra' parent to pick him up or watch him after school etc. That works out great for her so she did not have a ton of child care on top of everything else.
What with the deterioration of the idea of marriage, divorce rate up higher and higher and yes the economy suffering greatly I think the era of a parent staying home to raise the children is suffering and will be a new low soon.
It's sad though since the statistics show that children with a stay at home parent whether its the Mom or Dad that stays home and also a home schooled child grows up to be more successful in the end. So, it is sad how the families are definitely suffering with the state our country is in now. And because of it all our children will carry the burden of the mistakes that the government has made far into their own future.
It's sad though since the statistics show that children with a stay at home parent whether its the Mom or Dad that stays home and also a home schooled child grows up to be more successful in the end. So, it is sad how the families are definitely suffering with the state our country is in now. And because of it all our children will carry the burden of the mistakes that the government has made far into their own future.
unfortunatly that is all too true & it's sad that our hands are tied, we can all vote, but what changes will take place & who is all talk wont be known until we have someone new in place & i pray to god he doesn't mess us up more, whichever canidate it may be.
Your daughter is very fortunate to have you to help her.
Re: Babysitting - Going Rates for babysitting in Wisconsin?
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Originally Posted by keith
Great observations, pk.
Haven't heard much before your remark about family helping out.
Haven't heard about barter, either. Just helping out because it is a good thing, or in return for reciprocal help.
I was a single parent many, many years ago and it was very tough. Family is critical, not only to "making it" but to having the child develop well.
Regards,
Keith
I agree family helping out is a great thing.
I did not raise my children around family, not by choice, but because my family disowned me many yrs ago for living my life without predjudice & hatred as they do. We survived just fine, however my kids have paid the price of having no family & all i can do is be there for them & their babies one day, never letting them feel that pain, however i do feel they have developed just fine without their dad or family.
kudos to you Keith for having been a single dad as well, i know it's a tough road traveled
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