what do you think is a fair rate for a professional sitter?

[Shena Lyons]

I have been a daycare teacher since 2004. I am starting a babysitting service and im trying to make a fair list. I will be babysitting infants to age 8 and providing activities food and a daycare type of setting for the children

[583]

It'd definitely depend on the age of the child, obviously since infants are so much more work than an 8 year old. I'd say probably $10-12 depending on the age of the child and the area you live in to make sure it's competitive with other babysitters in the area.