New baby sitter, are these fair prices?
I am a preschool teacher and I’m looking to do baby sitting on the side to earn extra money. I am CPR and first aid certified and I am educated on child development, so I know I can charge more since I am technically a professional, but I am scared my rates are too high. This is the exact message I just sent a parent:
“Hello! These are my rates:
1–2 hours: $25/hour
3+ hours: $22/hour
Infants: +$5/hour
More than 1 child: +$3–5/hour
If you’re looking for recurring or regular childcare, I’d be happy to discuss a discounted rate that works well for both of us.
My pricing reflects my professional experience working with children, education in child development, and CPR/First Aid certification. I strive to provide dependable, developmentally appropriate, and safety-focused care that gives families peace of mind.”
Please let me know if this is too high! I’m worried I won’t get any business with these prices 😅
Edit to add: I am located in Houston Texas