How to determine rate? 3 kids but 2 in school most of the time

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will be looking to hire a full-time nanny shortly - 40 hours per week guaranteed, often requiring 50 hours during busy times of the year. The nanny would have my infant all day long, and her two older siblings (ages 5 & 4) after school for 3 hours each day. I'd also like nanny to have all three kids when school is randomly closed.

My question is whether you would choose one rate to pay nanny or pay her a certain rate for hours when she's just with baby and a higher rate when she has all three kids?

I think this is a fairly common situation...you just need to find a flexibile person and offer a fair rate/benefits.

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind that she will be tending to the laundry and toys of all 3 children and will have all 3 for the summer. Be sure hat your offer is fair and that she won’t feel resentful come summer. Additionally, if OT isn’t guaranteed, don’t expect her to alway be available.