After School Childcare

You should check out the rates of your county on the internet , it should all be listed into age categories and before/after school care. I used to look after a child after school for a friend & I used to drive to the school and collect her and also feed her and I was paid the county rate of $90/week. If you are in the situation that you don't need the money and would just like some extra pocket money for yourself then once you know the county rate why not deduct $10/week off of it? But as he has said he does not mind what he pays you then I would not worry about giving an amount , I imagine that he is just happy that his son is going to a friends rather than having a prolonged day in what is effectively school.

I agree w/ about $80 a week. That is sort of the price range for our before and after school program, but it's based on salary. However, they don't even feed dinner, just a before dinner snack. So, be open, offer that to him and see how he responds (not over the phone). If you notice him withdraw a bit, just ask if he is comfortable w/ a lower price??? I wouldn't go any lower though, since most babysitter's these days charge $10 per hour! And that doesn't include food...

I'd personally recommend calling around to a few of the local day care providers to see what they charge for after school care as well as the programs provided through the school system and base yours upon that. Factor in the cost/person of an average meal in your house, snacks, drinks, etc.

Cover your rear end by also asking about what time he's expected to be to your house. We had a neighbor who did in-home care, and she said the worst part were the parents who thought it was OK to be late in picking-up their kids because she was home tending to personal things with her family of 4 kids.

Our day care charges $5/minute late - paid directly to the teacher - as an incentive to get yourself to school in time each night.

Good luck!

I think $80.00-$85.00 a week is fair.

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My 9 yo granddaughter attends the YMCA after school program that is held in her school. She's there 15 hours/week and her mother pays approximately $72/wk. It's $287/month.

I don't know how to compare services between at home and at school after school care. The Y program does provide constant supervision as well as organized activities such as crafts and group games. At home seems better to me but it does require less formal attention from the provider. The Y provides an after school snack which doesn't begin to compare with a home cooked meal. I would choose a home which was warm and inviting over a more formal program. But I don't know how to figure the cost.

You could check with your state's Children's Services Division. they license at home day care that provide care for more than a certain # of children. They would have a good idea of the going rate in your community.

I think $80.00 is a good price for the week. consider this your food your providing for this child. Also water if he takes a bath and elec. You consider your time as well.

I think between $75 and $100 would be fair considering your providing snacks and meals. I would however include in the agreement that he must pick up his child by 8:30.

Be careful. The girls may end up getting on eachother's nerves spending so much time together. They'll love it at first, but routine may turn hum drum and thy will start to bicker. I'm NOT saying not to do this-- just giving you a heads up so you can be prepared. Make sure the other girl has her own "space" at your home so she can get away from your daughter for some alone time if needed. As for what to charge, I would think of a price in my head that I think would be fair, then ask the dad what he was thinking is a fair price and let HIM say an amount first

Maybe think about charging by the hour. This way if he can pick up at 6:30 he may be more likely to pick up at 6:30 and not wait until 8:30. 80.00 is good money for just a couple of hours after school every day & if you don't care if she's not picked up until 8:30 than go ahead and charge the flat rate. If however you think that 8:30 may go in to 9 or later ...like you said you don't want to be taken advantage of...then you might want to charge by the hour. Yes, it's okay to ask for money. He is at work making money and if it wasn't for someone watching his daughter he wouldn't be able to work. Like you said he would have to pay the local Y or somone else, why not his daughters best friend's mom. That's way better than any afterschool care.