Anonymous wrote:I would not even bother applying because no driving needed implies you want me at home with you and your children all day long. Boring.

I’m glad you wouldn’t apply! I don’t give a crap if you’re bored as your job is to teach and keep my kids happy and safe.

NP here. I loathe entitled children like you. Plus anyone who ever says they are bored is boring.

I would not even bother applying because no driving needed implies you want me at home with you and your children all day long. Boring.

Anonymous wrote:We live in Arlington. We do not pay our nanny a healthcare stipend, nor do I know of any friends who do. I've certainly heard of it being done several times on DCUM, but I don't think it's the norm in our neighborhood.

When did you all hire? The market has exploded in the last 1-2 years and it's very common now. Most nannies are receiving multiple job offers.

We live in Arlington. We do not pay our nanny a healthcare stipend, nor do I know of any friends who do. I've certainly heard of it being done several times on DCUM, but I don't think it's the norm in our neighborhood.

We pay pay $30 for two kids under 4, plus mileage reimbursement and $350 health stipend, all federal holidays and 3 week PTO(kids are handful and only the 3 YO goes to school PT). Nanny handles all kids related chores(kids laundry, unload dishwasher, lunch/meal preparation, clean up/pick-up playroom and grocery shopping.) we live in Chevy Chase.

Anonymous wrote:Will the 6 year old be in school most of the day? We pay $28 for our 4 and almost 2 yr old kids. Started at $25 a few years ago. Also in Arlington and pay on the books but no health stipend.

You should ask your nanny if she wants to roll her health insurance premium into her pay. It saves you both money.

Will the 6 year old be in school most of the day? We pay $28 for our 4 and almost 2 yr old kids. Started at $25 a few years ago. Also in Arlington and pay on the books but no health stipend.

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thank you. I see a lot of employers also pay for health insurance. Is that standard? Do you pay the insurance company directly or give the nanny a stipend? What does this cost (roughly)

Most families offer a stipend towards health insurance, not pay the full premium. A stipend is tax free foe both nanny and family if you only have one domestic employee. An average stipend is $150-350/month and its run through payroll.

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thank you. I see a lot of employers also pay for health insurance. Is that standard? Do you pay the insurance company directly or give the nanny a stipend? What does this cost (roughly)

Ask your nanny candidates. Our nanny already was insured through her husband’s work. My friend’s nanny is over 65 and on Medicare and my friend gives her $200 a month to cover a good supplemental policy.

It’s a huge perk to cover healthcare insurance for many nannies but it isn’t standard.

OP here, thank you. I see a lot of employers also pay for health insurance. Is that standard? Do you pay the insurance company directly or give the nanny a stipend? What does this cost (roughly)

Totally agree with the two PPs $27-30hr.

Anonymous wrote:$27 - 30 per hour. Current rate in NW DC is $25 for one child.

This. Sorry.

$27 - 30 per hour. Current rate in NW DC is $25 for one child.

What would you offer a nanny with these factors:

Full-time, on the books
Two children, 2 and 6
North Arlington, 3/4 mile from metro, bus stop on corner, driveway for parking
Live out position
Child related housekeeping (pack lunches, laundry, make food for kids)
Parent works from home (dedicated office space but I know still not ideal for nanny)
No driving needed

Would love advise. Happy to answer any questions.