Originally Posted by trix23:
Yes, BlackCat, I get it now. 
I thought you meant my drop-in daily rate ($45) and was like "whoa...." lol.
I agree with the one above me - I like a consistent amount each time I'm paid- easier and less fuss. I quoted the following:
M-F one week, 2 days the next week
$115 is 2-3 days. $150 is 4-5 days.
So I quoted $130/week. Almost my FT rate. 
Nice! Seems you are being paid well AND getting some quiet days for a nice income/not much loss!
As long as it works in your budget that is all that matters.
Next issue.... how old is the child(ren)?
Some kids can not manage every other week....the lack of attendance for that one week makes the next week like starting a new kid in care all over again... so sometimes figuring out the rate to charge is the easy part.....integrating the child(ren) to your routine, rules etc is a nightmare!
Hoping if the family accepts your rate quote, that ^^ wont be an issue.