Going rate for nannies

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand parents paying $20-30 for her kids to be unsupervised on the playgrounds while the nanny chats with other nannies or watch her IPhone.

Our nanny is never on her phone and never leaves the kids unsupervised. I’ve rarely seen any other nanny do what you’re accusing all nannies of doing either.

Our nanny has all her classes done for a masters in Early Childhood Development. My kids are off the charts in language and reading because of her. She always has them engaged and learning while having fun. As a former preschool teacher, she has a skill set that neither DH nor I possess. The way she balances the day is impressive and we’ve had a full year of watching her up close.

So from my perspective this bashing of nannies is tiresome.

You’re unnecessarily jumping like boiling water. I was not bashing all nannies, only the many I’ve seen throughout these 5 years in public places. My kids were hit by unsupervised mean kids and I had to be the one intervening to prevent injuries.

[Anonymous]

You might get lucky with a lower rate if you have something else to offer. Our nanny dropped her rate down to $20 because she could walk to work (lived just a block away) and had every other Friday off. She’s a college graduate with preschool teaching experience and is wonderful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand parents paying $20-30 for her kids to be unsupervised on the playgrounds while the nanny chats with other nannies or watch her IPhone.

Our nanny is never on her phone and never leaves the kids unsupervised. I’ve rarely seen any other nanny do what you’re accusing all nannies of doing either.

Our nanny has all her classes done for a masters in Early Childhood Development. My kids are off the charts in language and reading because of her. She always has them engaged and learning while having fun. As a former preschool teacher, she has a skill set that neither DH nor I possess. The way she balances the day is impressive and we’ve had a full year of watching her up close.

So from my perspective this bashing of nannies is tiresome.

You’re unnecessarily jumping like boiling water. I was not bashing all nannies, only the many I’ve seen throughout these 5 years in public places. My kids were hit by unsupervised mean kids and I had to be the one intervening to prevent injuries.

And every single unsupervised child is at the park with a nanny? Give me a break. I've seen several parents literally juggling an infant, toddler, phone and laptop while they try to wfh, even before covid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand parents paying $20-30 for her kids to be unsupervised on the playgrounds while the nanny chats with other nannies or watch her IPhone.

Our nanny is never on her phone and never leaves the kids unsupervised. I’ve rarely seen any other nanny do what you’re accusing all nannies of doing either.

Our nanny has all her classes done for a masters in Early Childhood Development. My kids are off the charts in language and reading because of her. She always has them engaged and learning while having fun. As a former preschool teacher, she has a skill set that neither DH nor I possess. The way she balances the day is impressive and we’ve had a full year of watching her up close.

So from my perspective this bashing of nannies is tiresome.

You’re unnecessarily jumping like boiling water. I was not bashing all nannies, only the many I’ve seen throughout these 5 years in public places. My kids were hit by unsupervised mean kids and I had to be the one intervening to prevent injuries.

And every single unsupervised child is at the park with a nanny? Give me a break. I've seen several parents literally juggling an infant, toddler, phone and laptop while they try to wfh, even before covid.

+1. I’m always curious as to how nanny-bashers seem to know the women on their phones are nannies and the engaged women are mothers or grandmothers.

Our nanny is very attentive and engaged with our kids and everyone thinks she’s their grandmother. My BFF is Latina with a blond kid and everyone thinks she’s his nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand parents paying $20-30 for her kids to be unsupervised on the playgrounds while the nanny chats with other nannies or watch her IPhone.

Our nanny is never on her phone and never leaves the kids unsupervised. I’ve rarely seen any other nanny do what you’re accusing all nannies of doing either.

Our nanny has all her classes done for a masters in Early Childhood Development. My kids are off the charts in language and reading because of her. She always has them engaged and learning while having fun. As a former preschool teacher, she has a skill set that neither DH nor I possess. The way she balances the day is impressive and we’ve had a full year of watching her up close.

So from my perspective this bashing of nannies is tiresome.

You’re unnecessarily jumping like boiling water. I was not bashing all nannies, only the many I’ve seen throughout these 5 years in public places. My kids were hit by unsupervised mean kids and I had to be the one intervening to prevent injuries.

And every single unsupervised child is at the park with a nanny? Give me a break. I've seen several parents literally juggling an infant, toddler, phone and laptop while they try to wfh, even before covid.

+1. I’m always curious as to how nanny-bashers seem to know the women on their phones are nannies and the engaged women are mothers or grandmothers.

Our nanny is very attentive and engaged with our kids and everyone thinks she’s their grandmother. My BFF is Latina with a blond kid and everyone thinks she’s his nanny.

I've offered to do play dates at the park several times with children who get along with my charges. The wfh parent is there, but they're temporarily limiting their attention to just the infant, phone and laptop, and even that seems to be a struggle.

[Anonymous]

I am a Nanny & I do not stare at my iPhone all day.

If I did - I would be out of a job.

Childcare (especially when caring for someone else’s child!) is a job where one must be on high alert.
Always.
No exceptions!

This image of most Nannies ignoring their charges while posting to Instagram is unrealistic + unfair.

[Anonymous]

Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

I have a job, thanks. I don't post on DCUM while working. Oh, and I make more than you would believe, but that's your issue, not mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

? OP found this to be true irl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

The nannies who post here are clearly fluent in English including reading and writing. Yes, even without college, their starting rate is $25 an hour. That’s simply a fact. Non-English or non-fluent English are significantly lower. Undocumented are lower still.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a Nanny & I do not stare at my iPhone all day.

If I did - I would be out of a job.

Childcare (especially when caring for someone else’s child!) is a job where one must be on high alert.
Always.
No exceptions!

This image of most Nannies ignoring their charges while posting to Instagram is unrealistic + unfair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

The nannies who post here are clearly fluent in English including reading and writing. Yes, even without college, their starting rate is $25 an hour. That’s simply a fact. Non-English or non-fluent English are significantly lower. Undocumented are lower still.

This. If you want a college graduate with teaching experience, it’s even higher.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

[/b]The nannies who post here are clearly fluent in English including reading and writing. Yes, even without college, their starting rate is $25 an hour. That’s simply a fact. Non-English or non-fluent English are significantly lower. Undocumented are lower still.

This. If you want a college graduate with teaching experience, it’s even higher.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol I’m pretty sure 90 percent of the posts here are from nannies. Rates are way higher than most pay and the negative attitude suggests many of the nanny posters can’t find work, cause nobody wants to deal with them.

The nannies who post here are clearly fluent in English including reading and writing. Yes, even without college, their starting rate is $25 an hour. That’s simply a fact. Non-English or non-fluent English are significantly lower. Undocumented are lower still.

This. If you want a college graduate with teaching experience, it’s even higher.

The PP who still uses “lol” sounds bitter. In all honesty I don’t see the “negative attitudes” nor have I ever read a post from a nanny who couldn’t find a job. Nannies who can’t read and write in English obviously aren’t going to be on this or any other English forum.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. I make $25 ph for two preschoolers. I work 55 hours a week. I have a decade of experience but no degree. Native US English speaker. Last time I was on my phone at the park I was filling out forms for summer camp that the parents forgot to fill out in a timely manner.