What rate for 6 hours a day?

[Anonymous]

Our 1st grader will be doing DL but needs help to set up and ensure he is engaged during class. We are also keeping our 4.5 year old at home instead of preschool because of COVID but he can also participate in DL (we can sign him up for online classes). What rate would be reasonable for someone to look after them for 6 hours a day. DH and I will be working from home and have somewhat flexible hours but we do have meetings that we need to participate in almost every day. Since we are home we will be making lunch for the kids.

[Anonymous]

$22 - $25/hr an hour. Comparable to a babysitter, less than a nanny.

[Anonymous]

$25 an hour. Maybe more. So $150 a day at least.

[Anonymous]

$20-$25 per hour would be the low end likely. You could possibly find a (legal) recent immigrant for $15-20 if English fluency is not critical to you.

You'd need to offer guaranteed hours - meaning you contract for 30 hours a week and pay 30 hours a week even if you don't need the person for a day or a week at a time. Otherwise, the person will be looking for something with longer hours and more consistent pay.

[Anonymous]

Nannies capable of directing DL learning are so hard to find right now. We willing (and able) to pay top dollar for two kids.

[Anonymous]

I would pay top dollar, but only for 2 days of the week, and get a regular sitter/mothers helper for the other two. A good nanny/teacher can cover everything in 2 days.

[Anonymous]

A lot depends on the quality of education dl can provide and whether you want the nanny to supplement and teach. Be aware that preschool and kindergarten had a horrible time dl in the spring, and most educators want kindergarten back in school full time (trade and keep high school home full time). There’s so much social and emotional learning combined with foundational reading and math, and with a very short attention span? Many families are choosing to homeschool kindergarten rather than dealing with dl.

[Anonymous]

OP here. We can afford to pay top dollar but just wanted to gage what that rate should be. Also, DH is extremely paranoid about the nanny’s ability to maintain social distancing. How should we address this issue?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We can afford to pay top dollar but just wanted to gage what that rate should be. Also, DH is extremely paranoid about the nanny’s ability to maintain social distancing. How should we address this issue?

When you say social distancing, do you mean that you want the nanny to exclusively work for you, and not other families/another job? Because if that is the case you will be the nanny's sole source of income, and you will need to pay accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We can afford to pay top dollar but just wanted to gage what that rate should be. Also, DH is extremely paranoid about the nanny’s ability to maintain social distancing. How should we address this issue?

The only way to know about the nanny’s social life and outings is to have her live with you. The only way to be able to limit her outings is to pay for the privilege. I’d suggest finding someone with a reason to be paranoid (asthma, cancer survivor) and pay them to live with you. That does not mean being available 24/7, but it would give you the right to dictate whether they leave the house during off hours.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here - look for someone who is also concerned and brings it up when interviewing. Someone with minor health issue or an older/ sick family member would likely be just as cautious.

I’m considering leaving the family I’ve been with for 15 years over this very issue. They are not as careful as a few months ago, and I’m not willing to put my family at risk.

Believe me, plenty of people feel the same. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I think it's going to be hard to find someone who can supervise DL and care for a younger child (or supervise 2 at DL) Adding in a desire for strict social distancing is going to make it nearly impossible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's going to be hard to find someone who can supervise DL and care for a younger child (or supervise 2 at DL) Adding in a desire for strict social distancing is going to make it nearly impossible.

Not impossible. I’m A nanny who is teaching a rising kindergartener in DL and a two year old. And I live alone with very strict covid protocols. I only see the family I work for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's going to be hard to find someone who can supervise DL and care for a younger child (or supervise 2 at DL) Adding in a desire for strict social distancing is going to make it nearly impossible.

Not impossible. I’m A nanny who is teaching a rising kindergartener in DL and a two year old. And I live alone with very strict covid protocols. I only see the family I work for.

Dl for preschool though first is a joke. I’m consulting with several families recommending homeschool, especially if there are younger siblings. It’s a lot easier to manage their day with homeschool, because the nanny can shift subjects like grammar and math to nap time, while dl (when the child may need help) is more likely to have core subjects during the morning (when younger siblings are awake and wanting lots of attention).

By second grade, schools seem to have a better handle on what is appropriate to assign, with the assumption that the child will be responsible for most of their schoolwork on their own, and the kids are mature enough by then to just need reminders that it’s time for zoom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We can afford to pay top dollar but just wanted to gage what that rate should be. Also, DH is extremely paranoid about the nanny’s ability to maintain social distancing. How should we address this issue?

When you say social distancing, do you mean that you want the nanny to exclusively work for you, and not other families/another job? Because if that is the case you will be the nanny's sole source of income, and you will need to pay accordingly.

If you want exclusivity then you need to pay full time wages.