What is your hourly rate for unsociable hours?

[Tam's Tribe]

Hello Guys and Gals!!

I have just had an enquiry for a 1 yr old, 2 days a week 7:30am to 8pm . . . mum is struggling as no-one (i.e. CM, and I can understand why!!!!) will help and she has recently separated from hubby so she is coming on Saturday for a chat.

Have spoken to my hubby (and assistant) and my boys as it will affect them but they are happy about it, my boys are 7 yrs and 11 yrs so dont need my constant attention and are home educated so we do spend ALOT of lovely time together . . . anyway I digress!!

I charge £35 per day 7am to 6pm but not sure what to charge from 6pm to 8pm??

Any advice on fees from those minders who do childmind during unsociable hours.

Many Thanks!

[cupcake22]

I dont work after 6pm however I charge £5.00 per hour after 6 if I did.

Cupcake22

[Carol M]

£7 per hr after 6pm. Or I will babysit at childs house £25 for 7pm till 12.
Carol xx

[zippy]

I charge double

[zippy]

Oops sorry so that would be 7.20 per hour

[onceinabluemoon]

double time before 8 and after 6 (unless an overnighter which is a fixed fee)

[Zoomie]

£6 per hour, for unsocial hours.

[betty boop]

£6 for unsociable hours

[Suebb1]

£6 per hour before 7am and after 6pm- but wouldn't normally do that late.

[Tatjana]

£6 before 8am and after 6pm.

hth

[The Juggler]

i would add at least £1/hour to your normal rate, if not £2.

[mummyMia]

I seem to be in the minority here but I don't charge a higher hourly rate for unsocial hours. However, I am very careful about which children I will take on for these hours because they have to be able to fit in well with my family. I currently have one lo who comes at 7am and another who stays until 8 pm.

My daily rate is £36 for 8am - 6pm. For the hours that you mentioned I would probably charge about £45.

[sazzoo]

I charge £5 pr hour after 6pm and £6pr hr on Saturdays (occasional Saturdays)
Normally charge £4 pr hour

[lynnfi]

I charge double as well. I need that to feel happy about doing it.