Going rate for nanny for overnight/weekend

[Anonymous]

we paid $100 a night cash for our preschoolers. same as in NYC. kids to bed by 8 and wake up at 7pm, NBD.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our nanny has a flat "travel rate" of $350 a day (24 hour period) that she will use when she travels with us or when she stays over at our home to care for DD.

That's pretty low for 24 hrs. You're lucky!

I am lucky in many ways to have this wonderful nanny.

I'd give her a thank you note or email on a regular basis. Mention something specific you appreciate.

Honestly, I do it all the time. Our nanny is the best!

[Anonymous]

When I do weekends, I don't ask for overtime. However, I ask for my regular rate for all waking hours, and quarter to half rate for sleeping hours (the longer kids sleep, the lower the rate). If I can't get 5 hours continuous sleep, I get paid my hourly rate for all 24 hours.

[Anonymous]

Our nanny asks for $5/hour when they are asleep and her normal rate during normal time. Apparently, she should ask for more. We will have to remember this next time and pay more.