childminding: what is the going rate for minding a one year old little girl?

[PatC]

Hi Guys.
Just wondering what the going rate for childminding a one year old little girl is. My friends workmate has just asked me to mind her child but I don't have a clue what to charge her. It would be three days a week from 9.30-5.30. It would suit me as I am at home with my own kids anyway.

 

[ajapale]

Re: childminding

I find www.rollercoaster.ie very good for this type of question.

 

[Kiddo]

You could also try www.magicmum.com

 

[SarahMc]

It depends where in the country you are. National average about 130 for a week. Dublin average about 170, so 100 for 3 days is fair.

 

[nelly]

http://www.childminding.ie
rates of pay used to be on this but i can't find it now. email them. It is useful for new childminders to check out.

 

[ClubMan]

has some indicative rates in case that helps. Bear in mind that the going rate for childminding (e.g. all day including meals, playtime, walkies etc.) versus babysitting (e.g. just for a few hours in the evening when they will usually be in bed) are different.