PRICES
$23/hour for 1 child, $5/hour per additional child
*rates go up $1 November 1, 2020
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We accept all major credit cards
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We accept cash, check or Venmo
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Gratuity is always appreciated, but never expected
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Tips can be given in cash directly to the sitter or added to the total
4 hour minimum before 5pm
3 hour minimum after 5pm
Steamboat Locals
Full-Time Steamboat residents that work in the community, please contact me directly for a locals rate.
Event/Holiday Rates:
A flat $20 holiday fee (per sitter) will be in effect for the
following dates:
(Subject to change based on babysitter availability)
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Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
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Presidents Weekend
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Valentine's Day
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Memorial Day Weekend
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July 3rd-6th
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Labor Day Weekend
A flat $30 holiday feel will be in
effect for the following dates:
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New Year's Eve
Driving Fees:
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$5 driving fee for every 5 miles from the center of Steamboat Springs
Wedding & Group Rates
5 Kids ages 4 and up per sitter
3 Kids ages 3 and younger per sitter
$60/hour for 2 sitters and $25 for each additional sitter.
For Example:
2 sitters= 5-10 kids= $60/hour
3 sitters= 9-15 kids= $85/hour
4 sitters= 12-20 kids= $110/hour
5 sitters= 15-25 kids= $135/hour
$40 fee for providing crafts, games and movies
POLICIES
* There is no charge when booking a sitter. However, credit card or Venmo name will be taken at the time of booking to reserve the sitter. Card will not be charged until the end of service.
* Any cancellation made within 24 hours of confirmed booking will incur a $75 cancellation fee.
* You will receive an email ahead of time with the release form which needs to be signed and dated before the time of your reservation.
* Our insurance policy prevents our sitters from driving children in a personal car but public transportation is allowed.
* We are not licensed to provide ski lessons and not insured to be skiing with children.
* Steamboat Babysitting Company is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as a sick sitter, sitter leaving the company etc. But will do our best to make the situation right.
* During busy days or evenings, you may be asked to combine reservations with another family if it seems like a good fit, especially day reservations. This will not only lower your cost but will allow us to accommodate more reservations. Please let us know if this an option for you.
