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What is the going rate for teenage babysitters? We are taking a big step...this is the first time we are going to have someone other than a family member watch the kids when we go out. Any advice?
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We live in Los Angeles and it depends on the age and experience. We pay a senior in college $12 an hour to watch our two kids. I pay a less experienced college kid $10 an hour. And I have friends who employ 15-16 year old babysitters for $8 an hour. I don't feel comfortable having someone that young watching my kids for an extended period of time. But that's me.
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I would say it depends on the age of the sitter. In our town there is a center that offers drop-in care and offers that for $8 a child/per hour. I wouldn't go much higher than that unless the person is older and more experienced. The place in my town is an actual business that has a place for the kids to stay and play with other children and they only charge $8?? It's a great deal IMO.
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