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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. We are not interested in a nanny share. We don’t want students as most are looking to leave after their semester is over. That defeats the purpose of having a nanny. We need full days. The daycare we are looking into has 2,3, or 5 days. Rates are $1,500, $1,700, and $2,000 a month. Most nannies quoted us $18-20 ( we are not in DC), but we have been having a hard time finding a nanny willing to do taxes. [/quote]

OP here. I will be going back 2 days a week and then 3 days between 6-9 months, and then 5 days at a year. I might even stick to just part-time - we are trying to get pregnant by the 1 year mark. [/quote]

NP.  I'm a big fan of nannies and we have both had our own nanny and done a nanny-share (which was wonderful).  But given your changing schedule and your reluctance to pay over market rate I don't see how you will find a decent nanny.  You want to pay her for 2 days for the next few months, then 3 days, then maybe 5 days?  So do you imagine the nanny scaling back on another job, or not having another job at all so she can accommodate your ramp-up to full-time--which may or may not happen?

Start with daycare and see where you are if and when you have two children.  Then you may decide you prefer a nanny and are willing to pay for one.  [/quote]

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