Going rate for newborn nanny care in NW DC

[coshea914]

I am going to be a first time mom and am starting the childcare search. What is the going price in NW DC for a nanny caring for a 3-4 month newborn? It would be a 9-5 type thing M-F...any information/tips/suggestions as I start this search are appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[Anonymous]

About 35 an hour plus 3 weeks paid vacation.

[Anonymous]

PP is kidding.
9-5 is a 40 hour workweek, so you're looking at $15-17 per hour. If you need more than 40 hours, plan for time and a half.
2 weeks paid vacation (one week at your choosing, one at nanny's choosing)
Any federal holidays you get off, she gets off paid.
Guaranteed hours: if you take extra vacation when nanny is available to work, she should still be paid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous



About 35 an hour plus 3 weeks paid vacation.

oh, PP. it isn't nice to haze a new mother with such a crazy post. She won't know you're joking and may actually think she should pay such a ridiculous rate! Behave yourself!

OP, there are a lot of rate threads here you can search. You'll find a small subset who quote very low rates and a small subset who think nannies in your area should earn $20+/hr. the reality in your area for one child that age is between $15 and $17/hr. check with your neighbors, your local list serves, and get referrals from people you know who employ nannies. You'll find the vast majority in that range.

There are other things you need to consider when putting together a good package, like guaranteed hours, paid holidays (be very specific which ones), paid vacation (usually two weeks, one your choice and one hers) and paid sick days (or PTO). If you require her to use her car on the job, you should reimburse her at the IRS rate for all driving on the job (but not her commute).

There are additional perks you can offer that will be attractive to candidates. You can consider a health insurance contribution, or an extra week of vacation, or a specific bonus structure, transit allowance, or meals provided by you when she is on the clock. None of these are standard, but all will be nice pluses.

Make sure you pay legally on the books, require clean driving record and clean criminal background check, and require certifications in first aid and CPR.

Be very clear about your expectations regarding everything from texting to what she will do during nap time.

The more requirements you have, the more likely you will pay at the higher end. But unless you need a nanny specializing in medically sensitive children and has a nursing degree, there is no reason to pay more than $18/hr at the high end.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I am interested in this position here’s a little bit more about myself


My name is Angela and I am looking for a family to work with full time, live-out around 40 hours per week. I have been working with babies from 3 months to 5 years old since 2001. I have excellent references. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also took a class on the prevention of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). I do not drive but I can find my way easily around metro area (DC and MD). I am caring, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. I enjoy taking kids to activities such as story time in the library, going to parks in different areas and or taking him/her to classes, overall have him/her enjoy their day every day. I speak Spanish fluently and if you would like I could also teach your kid to speak Spanish. If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact me at 240-683-4853 or my cellular phone [phone] or you may also email me: [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest

[Anonymous]

Not apples to apples but I hate all the nannies posting false rates here. We did a nanny share and started at $22/hour when they were three months. From my research, I think this is mid to high compared to average.

[Anonymous]

$15.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP is kidding.
9-5 is a 40 hour workweek, so you're looking at $15-17 per hour. If you need more than 40 hours, plan for time and a half.
2 weeks paid vacation (one week at your choosing, one at nanny's choosing)
Any federal holidays you get off, she gets off paid.
Guaranteed hours: if you take extra vacation when nanny is available to work, she should still be paid.

This is about right. We pay ours (NW DC) $16/hour.

[Anonymous]

I only work with newborns- up to 12 weeks. I charge $23/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I only work with newborns- up to 12 weeks. I charge $23/hr.

Bully for you. But that's completely irrelevant given OP's situation and question.