How much should I charge

[Lu 2010]

Hi
I've had an enquiry about quotes to have a baby full time and older sibling after school.
I charge £3.50 per hour (well I would if I had any mindees!)
How much do you think i should charge this parent?
want to try and keep my prices low to get some business but still need to make a living
Thanks

[Stillgoingstrong]

If you have decided to charge £3.50 an hour then thats what you should charge! How much do other cms in your area charge for a full time day?
How much do they charge for after school? These are the things that you need to take into consideration, as you want to be competitive.
I charge £4 an hour, but for a full day over 7 and up to 10 hours charge £35, obviously making that £3.50 an hour. Then its £4 an hour after the first 10.
I charge £4 an hour before and after school.Good luck:thumbsup: :D

[karensmart4]

I charge, and I quote from my prospectus (sounds posh doesn't it) :laughing: :Hourly Rate, Monday - Friday (Between 8am and 6pm = £3.50 per hr

Overtime rate, Before 8am and after 6pm =£4.00 per hr

Bank holidays (by special arrangement only) =Double time

Weekends (by special arrangement only) = Double time

Late collection fee = £1.75 for each 15 mins

* Before and after school care, Min of 2 hrs per day and min 2 days per wk, price includes a healthy snack.