How much do you charge?

[kayz90]

Hey

i'm just wandering what people charge and in what area? Cos i do think what i charge is very low! xxxx

[Pixie dust]

You need to find out what others are charging in your area as it can vary depending where you are. Have you looked on your local FIS website which normally lists the local childminders in your area or look on childcare.co.uk. In my area (east coast) the average is about £3.50 per hour in London and the south it can be a lot more.

[MrsP2C]

£6ph although I charge £55 for a full day (8-6) so reduces to £5.50ph & I'm in SE.

[BucksCM]

I have 4 families and my charges are between £5 and £6ph.
The newest is on £6 and that's what I'm quoting at the moment.
I'm in South Buckinghamshire

Wanted to add that the charge is inclusive of meals, toddler groups and other low cost outings. Parents supply nappies and baby/weaning food...I supply the rest.

[MrsP2C]

Wanted to add that the charge is inclusive of meals, toddler groups and other low cost outings. Parents supply nappies and baby/weaning food...I supply the rest.

Yes ditto I include everything

[Jo Jo]

Different parts of the country charge differently I would find out what your local childminders are charging and go from there

[lozzy23]

I am in Bedfordshire and I charge £4.00ph. I charge £1.00 per meal.

[tiredandemotional]

When setting it up I looked at what others charged in my area and went in the middle. It was generally £3.50 - £4.50 an hour so I charge £4. I charge an extra £1.50 for meals and also extra for outings but include toddler groups, suncream and snacks in my price. I am in the South East.

[Happystay]

I live in the south west Devon I charge £4 per hour.Snacks I dont charge for.

[kayz90]

it really does vary i live in cambridgeshire and can only charge a rate of £3.75 but where i use to live in stevenage you could be charged any where between £4.00-£7.00 ph. My rates also include everything. I just think £3.75 is so low considering how much we have to do! xxx

[Beckys CM]

I live in wigan and charge between £3.50 - £3.75 an hour depending on if I have siblings and offer discount. People seem to charge similar amounts around here but include different things in their prices.

[TraceyC]

I live in wigan and charge between £3.50 - £3.75 an hour depending on if I have siblings and offer discount. People seem to charge similar amounts around here but include different things in their prices.

I live in Oxfordshire and charge £4.00 an hour plus £2 for home cooked tea.

[cbj1609]

You need to find out what others are charging in your area as it can vary depending where you are. Have you looked on your local FIS website which normally lists the local childminders in your area or look on childcare.co.uk. In my area (east coast) the average is about £3.50 per hour in London and the south it can be a lot more.

Hi I charge £5.50 an hour all inclusive, 3 x full meals a day , all snacks, nappies, wipes etc, toddler groups and smaller outings, all arts and craft materials - we doa craft to go home everyday.. I work from 7 - 7 mon - fri. I live in farnham. I dont think this is too much as I am supplying everything.

[Jenna]

I live in Mid Wales fee's here are between £3.50 - £5.00 per hour. I Charge £4.50 a hour and include everything all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes and most outings. I know a childminder not far way that charges £5.00 per hour and doesn't include anything. Its your call see what sort of service other people in your area are offering and how much they charge. My aim was to provide all inclusive childcare just like when you go on holiday i even have some mums that drop children off still in there pjs and i get them dressed. Its what ever works best for you. Don't forget your trying to make a living at then end of the day so think of your overheads too.

[JCrakers]

I'm in Leics and charge £3.50 and include food. Started 5yrs ago at £3 and put them up 50p in 2010

Its not a lot but at the moment I have a lot of kids (16) so my wages are decent (ish)

I always feel bad though giving out the invoices as some seem cheap but others seem high but at the end of the day £3.50 is a good price