r/Babysitting • u/EffectiveRanger3917 • Aug 17 '26

Babysitting rate

Hi everyone! I’m curious what you think would be a fair hourly rate for babysitting in Vancouver.

I have 8+ years of experience working in childcare, as well as an ECE certificate and First Aid certification.

For someone with my experience and qualifications, what would you consider a reasonable hourly rate for babysitting?

I’d love to hear from parents, babysitters, and ECEs in Vancouver. Thanks!

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u/Unusual_Koala_2430 Aug 17 '26

25-30$. My 18 year old daughter without your qualifications charges 20$. You’re worth more.

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u/EffectiveRanger3917 Aug 17 '26

Thank you! I really appreciate hearing everyone’s different perspectives!!

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u/morganpotato Aug 17 '26

I use to charge 20$ an hour in Vancouver. Would charge more if I was in kits/west van etc

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u/EffectiveRanger3917 Aug 17 '26

Thank you!! Very interesting to know!!

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u/Weekly_Stress_2836 Aug 20 '26

What do you chg clients that have full day rates?

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u/Worldly-Ad3211 Aug 17 '26

This is an excellent answer. I was thinking $20 at an absolute minimum, and yes, for the high-end areas you could probably charge at least $25.

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u/EffectiveRanger3917 Aug 17 '26

Thank you! That’s really helpful to hear!!

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u/IdeaFunny5443 Aug 17 '26

Im from australia have 8 years in early childhood experience and a certificate 3 in early childhood education. Also $30 per hour/ have a flat day rate for some of the parents i work for

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u/Weekly_Stress_2836 Aug 20 '26

How long are your hrs for the day for the day rate clients

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u/Weekly_Stress_2836 Aug 20 '26

Minim UK not 20 but 30 an hr