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How much should I Pay the babysitter

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  • 07-09-2009 5:17pm
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    Mommy
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    I have a baby & an independent 3 year old. I provide, the food, nappies etc. to the sitter. The hours are 8.30 to 3.30 i.e 7 hours, 5 days a week. what should I pay? Should there be discount for the 2nd child, eventhough she doesn't mind other kids.


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    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    is the sitter minding the child in your home or their home? that will be a big factor in determining the figure.


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    Mommy
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Mommy


    run_Forrest_run wrote: »
    is the sitter minding the child in your home or their home? that will be a big factor in determining the figure.

    No she minds them in her house


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    Nevyn
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    ah so she is a childminder.
    You seem new to this concept this may help.
    http://www.childminding.ie/parents.htm


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    Mommy
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Mommy


    Ok I rephrase, the child minder.
    Currently she receive 125 euros for the 3 year old. But I know she is considering a large pay increase, which in these recessionary times with 2 kids is difficult.
    So I want to get a feel for the going rate, I live in a small country town, there is not a huge demand for child care at the moment with unemployment & a reduction with the no. of days in the week worked. etc

    Creches in the area vary between 190-250 euros for 2 kids. What should a childminder operating from her own home get?


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