haigcraylett
New member
Hi there!
I am currently trying to start my own babysitting business and I’m looking for some input
Some information about me:
I am 18 y/o (F), recent high school graduate who is taking a gap year. In an effort to make some extra money, I am looking to start my own side hustle alongside my part time job.
I’m trying to figure out the pricing for my babysitting business, however because I am not in school at the moment and I have flexible hours I can offer parents a variety of services.
Here's what I’m thinking:
1-2 Children:
Before + afterschool care: 18/hr
Before + afterschool care + light housework: $20/hr
3 Children:
Before + afterschool care: $20 /hr
Before + afterschool care + light housework: $21/hr
Before school care includes:
Light housework includes:
In my area, the current minimum wage is $15.50 & student wage is $14.60. Teens still in highschool are charging 16/hr for afterschool care.
However, because the services I am offering reflect more of a Nanny/babysitting hybrid and I am doing more than your regular babysitting done by teens, I am hoping that it is acceptable for me to charge slightly more than the minimum wage in my area.
I am also CPR + first aid certified
Lastly, I am open to hearing your feedback!
What are your thoughts on the services I’m offering?
If you are a busy parent, what do you often wish you had an extra hand with around the house?
And what wage range would you consider reasonable for the work I would be doing?
Thanks again!
I am currently trying to start my own babysitting business and I’m looking for some input
Some information about me:
I am 18 y/o (F), recent high school graduate who is taking a gap year. In an effort to make some extra money, I am looking to start my own side hustle alongside my part time job.
I’m trying to figure out the pricing for my babysitting business, however because I am not in school at the moment and I have flexible hours I can offer parents a variety of services.
Here's what I’m thinking:
1-2 Children:
Before + afterschool care: 18/hr
Before + afterschool care + light housework: $20/hr
3 Children:
Before + afterschool care: $20 /hr
Before + afterschool care + light housework: $21/hr
Before school care includes:
- Arrive in the morning before school
- Help get kids ready for school
- Drop off kids at school
Light housework includes:
- Meal prepping/ Preparing snacks for kids
- Dishwashing/ Tidying the kitchen
- Laundry + folding
- Tidying up + organizing
- Vacuuming
- Taking out garbage
- Pet care**
** I was thinking I could take care of any household pets during the time the kids are at school, but I am not sure I that would be putting too much on my plate/ I am unsure how much additional to charge
- p/u kids from school
- give afterschool snacks
- make sure they do their homework
- organize an afterschool activity (go to the park)
In my area, the current minimum wage is $15.50 & student wage is $14.60. Teens still in highschool are charging 16/hr for afterschool care.
However, because the services I am offering reflect more of a Nanny/babysitting hybrid and I am doing more than your regular babysitting done by teens, I am hoping that it is acceptable for me to charge slightly more than the minimum wage in my area.
I am also CPR + first aid certified
Lastly, I am open to hearing your feedback!
What are your thoughts on the services I’m offering?
If you are a busy parent, what do you often wish you had an extra hand with around the house?
And what wage range would you consider reasonable for the work I would be doing?
Thanks again!