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I'm looking into different ways of making some extra money once I get to Gainesville. I was a secretary previously, but looking into the cost of daycare combined with gas I'm not sure I will be making enough money to make going back to work worth it. I have applied to some positions including some at UF, but in case nothing works out, I was wondering about possibly taking on a couple of kids during the day.

Has anyone else done this before? Is there anything I should think about prior to doing this? What would you pay to have your children in a home with only 2 other children? What would you pay to have someone come in to your home and babysit? I would love whatever feedback you have. Thanks!

The going rate to watch two toddler age children(in the children's home) w/o having kids of your own seems to be between 350.00-500.00 per week (M-F 8-5). I would imagine that having your own children may reduce the rate as that is more of a group day care situation. I am not sure what the group rates are in Gainesville. I am interested to see what others have to say regarding this question. BTW-welcome to Gainesville! It is a great community!!!!

Hey Casmly,
I just wanted you to know that I just heard about a receptionist position that has just come up at a really great company, just in case you are looking. You could always just submit your resume just in case. If you want the info, let me know.

I would love the information Suzy! You can email it to me at maranda@elanthis.com. Thanks!

Thanks for the information LWhitehurst! I've also started thinking that maybe taking on students after school would be something to think about. I believe it was this site that someone mentioned not liking to leave their older child at home alone. I could possibly take children after school for 2 - 4 hours a day...feeding them a snack, helping them with homework etc. So, again, any feedback people can provide on this would be wonderful! What would you be willing to pay weekly?

just an FYI - the after school programs run by the county are $40/week for full pay students. students who receive reduced or free lunch pay a reduced amount. there is typically a waiting list at most schools.

private after school programs are much higher.

I have a 4 yr old and a 1.5 year old. I will need after school care in my home in two years. We plan on hiring someone to work from 2-5. I am not sure what we are willing to pay as I do not know what the going rate will be by then. I have a friend who pays someone 12.00 an hr to work 2-5 M-F to watch to elementary school age children, do homework and start dinner for the family. She also drives the kids to some activities after school w/ her own car.

I had a wonderful friend that watched Kristi from the time she was 6 months old until just a couple weeks ago (she's almost 2) and we paid her $120 a week for 7:30 till 4 Monday thru Thursday. I think for an at home situation, if there are only a few kids, it's reasonable to expect more pay.