It is difficult to realise what the real price of a babysitter is. The cost depends on many parameters such as age, experience, qualifications or even the services offered. So many variations that may or may not deserve its price. So as the price of a babysitter can be complicated to understand, we will explain how to calculate the amount you will really pay to have your children looked after!
It is difficult to realise what the real price of a babysitter is. The cost depends on many parameters such as age, experience, qualifications or even the services offered. So many variations that may or may not deserve its price. So as the price of a babysitter can be complicated to understand, we will explain how to calculate the amount you will really pay to have your children looked after!
What is the minimum price for a babysitter?
Babysitting, like all services, is obliged to respect laws. For this reason, a babysitter must be at least 16 years old to be able to work. In terms of rates, a babysitter must be paid at least the minimum hourly wage in France, around 8 euros net (10.25€ gross). This is the legal minimum wage in France.
If you live in another country, rates may change. For example, the average price of a babysitter in Spain is 7 to 8 euros. For our English neighbours, on the other hand, the average price is more like £8.20 or around €9.30.
But why is the price of my babysitter higher?
Well as said before, each babysitter justifies her price thanks to her experience, the services she offers, her diplomas such as the BAFA, or specificities such as the service by video, the initiation to a foreign language or the help with homework. Here are the reasons for a slightly higher price:
Do diplomas play on the price of a babysitter?
In many cases, diplomas are a significant added value in a babysitting job. A babysitter with an advanced level of education will be able to help your children with their homework more easily and will be much more educational. But when we talk about diplomas, we are also talking about the BAFA, for example, and all the training courses related to early childhood. These skills can be more than necessary.
The services offered
Babysitting is a broad service and can include many sub-domains. Today, our babysitters can offer after-school care, video services, homework help,… not to mention the many activities they plan for your children.
Availability
And yes, our babysitters are often students or already have a parallel job. Therefore, finding someone who is present regularly is quite a complex task, especially at early morning, late evening or even night hours. Of course the price is also justified for finding a babysitter during the holidays. But also for more occasional events such as going skiing, celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one or New Year’s Eve with friends.
The experience
We agree to give everyone a chance, but experience is an important point in the price a babysitter will set. On our platform, we check all the information to provide you with the best service. You can also consult the opinions of other parents who may convince you.
At Marypop, we want to give our babysitters the possibility to put the price of their choice as long as it is justified. The rarer the service they are looking for, the more likely it is to be high. But don’t worry, we have solutions for you!
What factors can influence the babysitter’s rate?
Well as said before, each babysitter justifies her price thanks to her experience, the services she offers, her diplomas such as the BAFA, or specificities such as the service by video, the initiation to a foreign language or the help with homework. Here are the reasons for a slightly higher price:
Do diplomas play on the price of a babysitter?
In many cases, diplomas are a significant added value in a babysitting job. A babysitter with an advanced level of education will be able to help your children with their homework more easily and will be much more educational. But when we talk about diplomas, we are also talking about the BAFA, for example, and all the training courses related to early childhood. These skills can be more than necessary.
The services offered
Babysitting is a broad service and can include many sub-domains. Today, our babysitters can offer after-school care, video services, homework help,… not to mention the many activities they plan for your children.
Availability
And yes, our babysitters are often students or already have a parallel job. Therefore, finding someone who is present regularly is quite a complex task, especially at early morning, late evening or even night hours. Of course the price is also justified for finding a babysitter during the holidays. But also for more occasional events such as going skiing, celebrating Valentine’s Day with a loved one or New Year’s Eve with friends.
The experience
We agree to give everyone a chance, but experience is an important point in the price a babysitter will set. On our platform, we check all the information to provide you with the best service. You can also consult the opinions of other parents who may convince you.
At Marypop, we want to give our babysitters the possibility to put the price of their choice as long as it is justified. The rarer the service they are looking for, the more likely it is to be high. But don’t worry, we have solutions for you!
The price can also depend on the expenses of the babysitter!
This is a component that is not always taken into account, but a babysitter also has expenses related to the care of your children. She can nevertheless be relieved by her employer, but this is not compulsory.
Travel expenses
Indeed, in order to get to your home or to pick up your children, the babysitter has to travel and this can generate additional costs for her. Whether it’s gas for the car, transport tickets or even a scooter, travel costs money that can be negotiated with employers (especially when the babysitting ends late at night).
Meal expenses
Timings can sometimes be quite tight and your babysitter may not have time to eat or buy something to eat on the road. This can sometimes even cost her part of the salary she will receive. You can offer to pay for food to help your babysitter. Nice, isn’t it?
All these costs are to be paid by the babysitter, but the babysitter can ask to be reimbursed. If you have the financial means to help your babysitter, it may be wise to help her. This question deserves an exchange between you and your babysitter, but we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The article is already finished! We hope we have been able to help you put a price tag on your babysitters. However, if you think that a babysitter is too expensive for you, do not hesitate to send her a message or contact us on the platform. See you soon on https://www.marypop.com!
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