Occasional & Drop-in Care
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Why Do I Feel Guilty? Babysitter Update...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on January 5, 2012
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For those that read my other post, I had to find alternate childcare for my daughter on short notice because my normal babysitter has a brother in hospice that is dyin...
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- I personally think it sounds like this woman is going to do this to you quite often. I remember that she took extra time off earlier this year and I wonder if all thi...
- I certainly wouldnt feel guilty! My son was at an in home daycare for his first year, she was closed exactly 1 day ever..... because the roads were closed and there wa...
- in my daycare policy handbook, I recommend that all families have backup in place. For short notice emergencies (as in drop everything & run to the hospital), I also ...
Current Rate for Babysitter
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on April 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am wondering what is the going rate for a babysitter? My neighbor will be wating my son during the summer and just want to know what is a fair amount....
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- I am curious about that, as well. I've tried asking around...it really seems to depend on the age or the sitter and their experience level, as well as if it's their m...
- K., We use mainly college girls for occassional baby-sitting and pay $10 an hour. We pay $235 a week for an infant and $181 a week for my 4 year old at the daycare...
- I pay about $10 an hour for our adult babysitter.. it's probably a little high, but to me she's a wonderful sitter and luckily I don't use one often so it works for me...
Looking for Babysitter for Occassional Evenings.
Asked by S. from San Antonio
on March 8, 2006
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My husband and I feel guilty leaving our 13month old daughter with her grandparents when we need a date. We'd also like to have the names of a few babysitters we can ...
How Do You Find a Babysitter?
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on March 16, 2007
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I live in The Colony with my husband and my 14 month old. We have been able to have a friend sit with our son about 3 times since he was born. Can someone tell me ho...
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- This is a lady from mammasource that has a Parents Night Out (PNO) program. www.a2zchildcare.4t.com
- I have a now 12 yr old girl. I started looking for sitters by being out in the neighborhood parks, walking a lot and being outside. When I would see a girl about baby...
- Hi K., We moved to Texas last summer and could not find a sitter. We wanted someone with experience, not the 14 year old down the street. We had always left our k...
Babysitter Rates
Asked by S.C. from Minneapolis
on August 26, 2007
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We just had our neighbor girl watch our 10 mo old son for the first time last week and she wouldn't tell us how much she charges and her parents didn't help us either....
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- This is what I've done, take it for what it's worth! I have just one 2 yr old girl, who is pretty easy to take care of. If I take her to drop-in-daycare, I pay $4/hr...
- This is just my personal opinion on pay Teenagers:$5-8 a hour College age:$7-10 a hour Adults,Nannies, Stay at home moms' etc... $8-15 a hour That's basic ...
- My little sister is 14 and watches 2 little girls over night on Saturdays. They pay her $50. I would talk to the girl and work something out with her. You don't want h...
Occassional Business Trips
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on March 15, 2007
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I'll try to make my story as brief as possible... :)
I'm divorced and have 2 really wonderful boys. I have a really great job and have recently been given a new opp...
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- J., Where do you live? Do the kids have school or a schedule they keep during the day or are they both at home? Do you need just overnights or do you need the boys ...
- You can have it all but not at the same time. Your boys deserve this time with you. Give them the best- -YOU. You need to quit the travel. If you think the dad can't ...
- Pebbles & Bam Bam 24 Hour Home Childcare 1755 N Nagle Ave FL 2 Chicago IL 60707 1-877-MY-BRATS GO TO WWW.MAPQUEST.COM TO FIND OUT DIRECTONS. I ALSO KEEP CHILDRE...
Need a Babysitter-FAST
Asked by P.D. from Dallas
on March 17, 2009
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We have not had good luck finding an occassional babysitter who is reliable, fun and trustworthy. We are looking for someone for next week, so any/all suggestions wou...
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- I have over 20 yrs of childcare experience which includes preemies through teenagers. I have expereince w/acid reflux, colic, rsv, croup, autism and sensory integratio...
- Have you tried sittercity.com? I actually asked the caretaker at the kids club at the gym I work out at to babysit for us and we've been using her for 1 year now. :) ...
- Our neighborhood has a website where people can "advertise" availablility for babysitting. Also, check with neighbors and friends to get a reference. We have no ...
Really Drop in Care on a Whim!
Asked by M.C. from Minneapolis
on April 28, 2011
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From a previous post I find myself suprised as to the suggestion of droping my children off at a Drop-in childcare center on short notice. I could never, every drop my...
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- Nope, couldn't do it. My children are my most valued treasure. I am very particular where and with whom the stay.
- Drop in care is not really just drop in out of no where care. Most if not all states require daycares of all kinds (full, part, drop in , weekend etc) to have forms f...
- Well due to your situation, I would suggest you go by sometime to different drop off places and meet them. Then you can judge for yourself. I think you would be pr...
Tips for Transitioning to Daycare
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on March 4, 2007
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I have an 11 month old daughter and currently work part time. Up until now we have had sitters come into our home; however, I am currently looking for a full time job...
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- I put my daughter in daycare at 14 months after being home with her previously full time. I won't lie, it is really hard and you are going to cry just like she will. ...
- One thing to keep in mind is that dropping them off at the Y or Ikea or whatever is not like daycare. My older son has been in daycare since he was 3 months old, and I...
- I'm not quite sure where you are located but we started taking our son to our babysitter when he was 2, she's an at home child care provider and I love it. Primarily b...
Need Occasional Babysitter
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on August 17, 2005
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Hi,
I need a babysitter for my 3 children for an occasional Friday or Saturday night. My husband and I would like to go out sometime. If you know of anyone in th...
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- I use a place in frisco called Kiddin Around Playcare. It is hourly childcare. They also have a location in Allen. I believe the cost is 6.50 for the first child an...
- I'm not sure what part of Plano you live in, but if driving to Allen (McDermott off 75) isn't too far, there is Sitters for Kids. They are a drop-in daycare located be...
- Hi J.! My name is S. and I am a Registered in-home daycare provider in Richardson. I am interested in sitting for families on weekends. I will travel to your home. I h...
