Has anyone been able to hire and retain a before-school caregiver?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm contemplating the same arrangement for next year. But I live on Capitol Hill, so I thought some underpaid Hill staffer who lives nearby could get my kids ready and drop them off at school at 8:40 am, then go work for pennies stariting at 9 am.

What will you offer to pay?

Haven't thought it through yet, and not positive I will go this route -- but likely $20-22 per hour (or $200/ week). Good extra money for a Hill staffer. Young staffers typically supplement their day jobs with waitressing or something. An early morning (7:15-8:45 am) job before going into work would likely (hopefully) get some good candidates. I live on Capitol Hill and my kids' school is a short walk from the Capitol itself.

I suggest going to 25/hr if you can. She needs to wake up at least by 6am, don't you think? That's quite a stretch for most of these young persons you're hoping to attract.

Actually, $200/week for 7.5 hours of work would be $25/hour, now that I've done the math.

Job would not appeal to everyone, but it might beat a waitressing job -- especially since those often eat into crucial socializing hours.

I had a regular weekend babysitter for almost a year who worked for a Senate Committee. She had a grad degree and was lovely, and was great with my kids. Eventually she went on to a higher paying career, so such a person is never long-term. But hopefully I can find another high-energy, responsible staffer just looking to make ends meet.

1. You can make $200 a night waitressing, so your position isn't all that appealing as a substitute
2. Do you really want someone who is "just looking to make ends meet"? Please realize that this will lead to an extremely high turnover rate as whoever you hire is likely taking whatever job they can and will quit as soon as something more lucrative comes along.

I don't have a solution for you but I really don't think private childcare is the best option here.

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If you lived close to my house, I would agree to this position OP. The hourly rate is good, I would be making $50/Day, $250/Week and $1,000/Month. However, I have other sources of income so this would be just extra money for me.

For a nanny who is seeking a position to fully live off of, this isn't enough money.

Perhaps you can find a retired person to do this or maybe even a SAHM. Even a full-time college student who has early morning hours open would appreciate this position.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Maybe pay a neighbor? More reliable for same money?

[Anonymous]

OP, are you still looking to fill this position? I would be more than happy to send you my work experience and references!

[Anonymous]

Hello OP,
I am a nanny for several years now and my charges are going to school starting this fall and will only pick them up in the afternoon. I can do the job you are offering since my mornings will vacant. I can give you my number if you are interested.

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