DC Nanny Rates for Infant

[Anonymous]

A nanny is the most expensive form of childcare. Do you not think nannies deserve a living wage?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A nanny is the most expensive form of childcare. Do you not think nannies deserve a living wage?

The “fight for $15” is a supposed to be a living wage. That said, the market for nannies in DC is well above $15/he.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family is new to the area, and we’re searching for a full-time nanny for our 4 month old baby girl. I was expecting to pay $15 per hour, however I’ve had two applicants tell me that rate is too low, and have quoted me $20/hr and $22/hr?! I know DC is expensive, but that’s literally half of my income per year. Is this normal? We live in Columbia Heights if that matters, and we only want childcare duties, as we have a cleaning lady that comes 1x per week.

We also looked into a share, and the quote was $14 per baby. That’s $28 per hour. I hate to sound insensitive, but if this is really the case in this area with private childcare, then unfortunately I may start looking into a few daycares.

You aren’t being “insensitive “, OP, you simply can’t afford a nanny. No one takes offense to that. You should definitely start looking at daycares now.

[Anonymous]

Yes $20 is about average for this area. Remember that many also pay above board with taxes and benefits.

[Anonymous]

You can absolutely find an amazing nanny who will be engaged and loving for $15/hr. However, they likely do not have working visas (here illegally) and will take cash only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can absolutely find an amazing nanny who will be engaged and loving for $15/hr. However, they likely do not have working visas (here illegally) and will take cash only.

I wouldn’t call them amazing. More like they are semi competent but nothing to brag about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family is new to the area, and we’re searching for a full-time nanny for our 4 month old baby girl. I was expecting to pay $15 per hour, however I’ve had two applicants tell me that rate is too low, and have quoted me $20/hr and $22/hr?! I know DC is expensive, but that’s literally half of my income per year. Is this normal? We live in Columbia Heights if that matters, and we only want childcare duties, as we have a cleaning lady that comes 1x per week.

We also looked into a share, and the quote was $14 per baby. That’s $28 per hour. I hate to sound insensitive, but if this is really the case in this area with private childcare, then unfortunately I may start looking into a few daycares.

Here's a newsflash for you. All childcare givers deserve a livable wage, just as you do! I bet you wouldn't take care of someone else's kid for $14/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family is new to the area, and we’re searching for a full-time nanny for our 4 month old baby girl. I was expecting to pay $15 per hour, however I’ve had two applicants tell me that rate is too low, and have quoted me $20/hr and $22/hr?! I know DC is expensive, but that’s literally half of my income per year. Is this normal? We live in Columbia Heights if that matters, and we only want childcare duties, as we have a cleaning lady that comes 1x per week.

We also looked into a share, and the quote was $14 per baby. That’s $28 per hour. I hate to sound insensitive, but if this is really the case in this area with private childcare, then unfortunately I may start looking into a few daycares.

Daycare is also expensive. You should have thought about childcare expenses prior to having a child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My family is new to the area, and we’re searching for a full-time nanny for our 4 month old baby girl. I was expecting to pay $15 per hour, however I’ve had two applicants tell me that rate is too low, and have quoted me $20/hr and $22/hr?! I know DC is expensive, but that’s literally half of my income per year. Is this normal? We live in Columbia Heights if that matters, and we only want childcare duties, as we have a cleaning lady that comes 1x per week.

We also looked into a share, and the quote was $14 per baby. That’s $28 per hour. I hate to sound insensitive, but if this is really the case in this area with private childcare, then unfortunately I may start looking into a few daycares.

Daycare is also expensive. You should have thought about childcare expenses prior to having a child.

I guess you missed the part where OP said she is new to the area?

In many other parts of the country, childcare is much cheaper.