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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP that sounds like a reasonable amount for the number of kids and their ages. I have 3 and  would not find that too much as long as I don’t see fast food or toys on the statement. I don’t mind the odd ice cream treat though.  I do allow my nanny to buy food for herself when she’s out with my kids though and I expect her to eat what I would eat -a sandwich or salad or what not: Just tell her what you do it want to spend money on but that amount does not seem too much. 
My nanny is good at finding free and cheap activities but I would not want her to balk taking them somewhere educational, glen echo to see a play, indoor activities in the wet/snow just like I would.[/quote]

OP here.  And it actually is kind of unreasonable.  The kids are 1 & 3, and they nap in the afternoon.  I am home by 3pm.  The 3 year old has little classes two days a week, and we have memberships to several places that she uses the other days.

I am going to do as a pp suggested and give a debit card with $100/month for incidentals.  If she wants to take the kids to a play or on a more expensive outing, she can let me know, and I will put money on the card for that outing.

I really don’t feel comfortable telling anyone what they can and can’t spend money on as several people suggested.  Sometimes you really just need a cup of coffee or the kids are misbehaving and you just herd everyone out the door without packing lunch.  I get that.  But $100/wk on this stuff is too much.  [/quote]

That’s fine if the overall package you’re offering is competitive.  But nannies talk, and she’ll know if other nannies are getting paid the same (or more) than she is *and* are getting a bigger discretionary budget.  If you want a nanny to stay with you for the long-term, it needs to be worth their while.[/quote]

Most professionals buy their own coffee and don't charge it to employers.[/quote]

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