Austin Baby Sitting Services & Rates

Fairy Godsitters,LLC is committed to providing our customers with up-front, competitive pricing packages.  When you contract with us, all of our fees and rates will be spelled out in your contract and are fully guaranteed. While we will always do our best to fill last minute requests, we do recommend contacting us well in advance of the date that you will need a sitter to ensure that we have one available for you. 

Hourly Baby Sitting Fees 

   1 Child    $14.00
   2 Children    $15.00
   3 Children    $16.00
   4 Children    $17.00
   5 Children    $18.00
   Sick Child   + $3 per hour
   At Hotel   + $3 per hour
   Holidays   + $7 per hour
   Church Nursery    $15.00
   Large Groups    See wedding & event page

 

 

 

 

 

Minimums

There is a 4 hour minimum for all baby sitting jobs.

Large groups, such as churches, play groups or wedding/events require a 3 hour minimum sit length.

Travel Fee

An $10 Travel Fee is charged for all sits within a 20 mile round-trip radius from the sitter’s home.  An additional .25 cents will be charged for every mile over for the Greater Austin area.  Sitting jobs taking place outside of the Greater Austin area may have a higher travel fee.  

Cancellation

If you must cancel a sit, please do so at least 24 hours ahead of your sitter’s scheduled arrival time. Sits cancelled with less than a 24-hour notice will be subject to a $52 cancellation charge.

Additional Fees And Special Services

Over-night sits are available and are priced on a case-by-case basis.

Holiday rates will be applied on the following holidays: Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. There is a $50 non-refundable surcharge for New Year’s Eve, in addition to the holiday rate.

Gratuity

Although appreciated, tipping is optional and tip amounts are at your discretion.