Let’s talk about care for your family
Whether you live in Pagosa Springs, Durango, Cortez, or you’re visiting, we’re happy to answer questions and help you decide if Pea Pods is the right fit.
Our Childcare Rates
Our rates are based on a per-family structure.
SINGLE FAMILY RATES* (PER FAMILY):
One Child: $23/ Hour
Two Children: $25/ Hour
Three Children: $27/ Hour
Four Children: $50/ Hour
*Four Hour Minimum Charge for Each Sitting
MULTI-FAMILY RATES** (PER FAMILY):
Families can share a sitter with a lower hourly rate being charged to each family. Limit of four (4) children per sitter may apply.
One Child, Each Family – $22.00/ Hour per family
Two Children, Each Family – $24.00/ Hour per family
**If it is determined during the sitting assignment that it is a multi-family situation, the sitter will charge each family according to the multi-family rates.
PLEASE LET THE AGENCY KNOW IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING WITH PETS. Some sitters have dog and/or cat allergies.
Additional Fees That May Apply
+$10.00 per hour fee added for sick and Special Needs children. Special needs are children who have ADD, ADHD, bipolar, Autism, etc. Sick children who are on antibiotics, have fevers, colds (runny nose, cough, and/or sneezing).
+$10.00 per hour fee added for the following holidays: Martin Luther King, Valentine’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Memorial Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday), Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday), Thanksgiving Weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), December 26th and 27th and January 2nd and 3rd.
+$20.00 per hour for Christmas and New Year’s holidays: December 24th and 25th, and December 31st and January 1st. Families can share a sitter for $10.00 per hour/per
family rate discount.
For Major Holidays, our hourly rate is increased by 50%.
Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Pea Pods will happily work with your family in the event of cancellations & rescheduling requests; however, all cancellations require a 24-hour advance notice.
Cancellations made with 24 hours’ notice will be refunded in full, excluding the $25 booking fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ advance notice will not receive a refund of the 4-hour minimum deposit.
Interested in Becoming a Provider?
Join the Pea Pods Team!
As a Pea Pods provider, you will receive:
Curriculum Implementation
Marketing, Advertising, & Social Media
Website Promotion Management
Full-time Assistance and Consultation
