OHbaby! Forums : babysitters https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 01:08:32 +0000 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:59:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30729 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[babysitters : Hmm - if they say $25 per hour...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=884253&title=babysitters#884253 Author: catisla
Subject: 30729
Posted: 03 January 2010 at 2:59pm

Hmm - if they say $25 per hour that will scupper my plans anyway!

Thanks for the answers - I will ask at the daycare and see what they say - unfortunately all my and DH's family are back in the UK otherwise we would have plenty of willing (free) volunteers! ]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:59:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=884253&title=babysitters#884253 <![CDATA[babysitters : At the centre I worked at they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=884040&title=babysitters#884040 Author: jaz
Subject: 30729
Posted: 03 January 2010 at 11:09am

At the centre I worked at they charged high because they said they were constantly being asked and didn't want to be spending all day with the kids then babysitting them nights and weekends. I guess at 16 you are happy to give up your Saturday night for $50. ]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:09:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=884040&title=babysitters#884040 <![CDATA[babysitters : $25/hr...do they realise that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883756&title=babysitters#883756 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 8:40pm

$25/hr...do they realise that its tax free???]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:40:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883756&title=babysitters#883756 <![CDATA[babysitters : OMG $25 an hr, I would only be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883710&title=babysitters#883710 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 7:51pm

OMG $25 an hr, I would only be able to go out for a couple then, ha ha...think I will use my &15hr one or wait till the MIL comes to AK.]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:51:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883710&title=babysitters#883710 <![CDATA[babysitters : See really I would never ask the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883709&title=babysitters#883709 Author: ButterflyMum
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 7:49pm

See really I would never ask the daycare worker's maybe a student teacher or something, but yeah I personally think its a bit unfair course if they are getting paid 20 an hour well would be hard to turn it down.]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:49:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883709&title=babysitters#883709 <![CDATA[babysitters : The teachers at DS&#039;s day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883707&title=babysitters#883707 Author: X
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 7:46pm

The teachers at DS's day care ask $25 an hour for babysitting. They say it's because they are qualified early childhood education carers. I think that is absolutely ridiculous! I mean baby or toddler will usually be fast asleep so they are getting $25 an hour for sitting in your lounge watching your telly. Needless to say we have never used them & don't plan on it. ]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:46:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883707&title=babysitters#883707 <![CDATA[babysitters : I worked at a daycare centre in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883642&title=babysitters#883642 Author: jaz
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 6:23pm

I worked at a daycare centre in Glendowie, Auckland a few years ago and the ladies there charged $20 p/h. I was surprised but they had plenty of work on and tended to turn it away. They said for them to spend a whole Friday or Saturday night babysitting it wasn't worth it to them unless they were making $100. ]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:23:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883642&title=babysitters#883642 <![CDATA[babysitters : i dont need a babysitter (yet!)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883600&title=babysitters#883600 Author: _H_
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 5:32pm

i dont need a babysitter (yet!) but i have done a lot of babysitting and just make sure you make it clear how much you will be paying before they babysit ]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883600&title=babysitters#883600 <![CDATA[babysitters : I asked at ours but didnt really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883525&title=babysitters#883525 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 3:30pm

I asked at ours but didnt really get a response...I kinda hinted rather than asked directly so guess I should be more straight up. Babysitters here (adults) get $8-$10/hr. We have paid $40 for 3hours.....easier to get $20 our of ATM ]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:30:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883525&title=babysitters#883525 <![CDATA[babysitters : I work in a daycare and before...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883514&title=babysitters#883514 Author: sarahm
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 3:10pm

I work in a daycare and before I had Floyd I did a lot of baby sitting.  Some centres have a policy that staff cant babysit so best to check first (our centre doesnt and nearly all the girls babysit)

Most of them charge between $12-$18 an hour. However in saying that our centre is in what I guess you would call a 'well to do' area of Auckland and the parents can easily afford to pay that much.

]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883514&title=babysitters#883514 <![CDATA[babysitters : We have done that, asked DD&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883495&title=babysitters#883495 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 2:34pm

We have done that, asked DD's daycare carers, in fact, one even offered to do it at any time!!

We paid $60 for an evening.

We also have another girl who does it, she is 15 and we pay her $10 an hour.]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:34:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883495&title=babysitters#883495 <![CDATA[babysitters : Oh & 1 child I would not pay more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883487&title=babysitters#883487 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 2:18pm

Oh & 1 child I would not pay more than $10hr, or do a set amount for so many hrs.]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:18:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883487&title=babysitters#883487 <![CDATA[babysitters : We don&#039;t have a baby sitter...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883486&title=babysitters#883486 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 2:17pm

We don't have a baby sitter as always as MIL & only went out 2 times a year if lucky, lol.

This year we are looking at using my SIL one, so looking at $15 an hour for 3 kids if in bed, & they will be. Won't be doing it often as it will cost $$$.

Years ago (pre DH & kids) I worked in a daycare center, I babysat heaps& got invited to lots of kids parties, lol. It started off with 1 of the mums asking me, i got on really well with her little one & then I had a few I did it for.

If you have a fav at the center ask them, if not ask the head teacher if there is anyone who is interested in doing it, at least you know them & so does your child.

]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:17:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883486&title=babysitters#883486 <![CDATA[babysitters : I need a babysitter and haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883474&title=babysitters#883474 Author: catisla
Subject: 30729
Posted: 02 January 2010 at 1:59pm

I need a babysitter and haven't really got anyone to ask (my friend who usually does it isn't available)

What is the etiquette with asking DDs carers from daycare? There are a couple there that i would be more than happy to have over to babysit if they were willing. Is this the done thing, or not?

Also, what it the going rate for paying babysitters these days?]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:59:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30729&PID=883474&title=babysitters#883474