What qualities are you willing to pay more for when it comes to childcare?

[Anonymous]

I have seen nanny and babysitting rates all over the map. I was wondering, from person experience, if you could tell me what qualities are worth paying more for. TIA!

[Anonymous]

Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

[Anonymous]

Dunno. We hired someone with no college degree and zero nannying experience. We went based on personality and willingness to learn. Seven years in we don't regret it. We interviewed other people much more impressive on paper.

[Anonymous]

1. Interactivity with the Children
2. Ability to Help around the House During DownTime
- Clean & Tiddy Up
- Cook if possible
3. Ability to Transport Kids to Different Activities

[Anonymous]

Not something we can know going in, but attitude and reliability. I would consider both of these in detemining bonuses and raises post-hiring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

[Anonymous]

I pay above market to ensure my nanny that is very flexible on schedule (always willing and able to stay late or come early) and pitches in a huge amount around the house without being asked stays very happy. She makes our lives so much easier than a typical nanny would

[Anonymous]

Not much. I don't think a college degree is necessary for caring for kids in less they are doing tutoring and even then for young kids it doesn't make sense. Maybe for flexibility/ being on call or doing housework and other things without complaint.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

You could not be more wrong. At two, my DD was talking about her magatile castle being “precarious” and her poorly behaved stuffed animals getting “consequences”. Studies have proven that the more words a child hears, the better they will do in school. I have an educated nanny and attribute much of my children’s vocabulary to her.

Yes, I would say education is cause for a higher hourly wage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I pay above market to ensure my nanny that is very flexible on schedule (always willing and able to stay late or come early) and pitches in a huge amount around the house without being asked stays very happy. She makes our lives so much easier than a typical nanny would

Ha ha! What is a “typical nanny” in your little world?

[Anonymous]

Same. Education and experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

You could not be more wrong. At two, my DD was talking about her magatile castle being “precarious” and her poorly behaved stuffed animals getting “consequences”. Studies have proven that the more words a child hears, the better they will do in school. I have an educated nanny and attribute much of my children’s vocabulary to her.

Yes, I would say education is cause for a higher hourly wage.

Educated doesn't always mean better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

You could not be more wrong. At two, my DD was talking about her magatile castle being “precarious” and her poorly behaved stuffed animals getting “consequences”. Studies have proven that the more words a child hears, the better they will do in school. I have an educated nanny and attribute much of my children’s vocabulary to her.

Yes, I would say education is cause for a higher hourly wage.

Horse hockey!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

You could not be more wrong. At two, my DD was talking about her magatile castle being “precarious” and her poorly behaved stuffed animals getting “consequences”. Studies have proven that the more words a child hears, the better they will do in school. I have an educated nanny and attribute much of my children’s vocabulary to her.

Yes, I would say education is cause for a higher hourly wage.

Educated doesn't always mean better.

Educated means educated. Yes, it means “better” in addition to other qualities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Education and experience. A nanny with a college degree is worth paying more fore. A nanny with teaching experience is also important/worth paying for. Total fluency in English and the ability to teach my children expanded vocabulary as well as proper grammar by example is worth a great deal to me.

These are the things parents and school provide. Toddlers do not need, use, or understand three syllable words.

You could not be more wrong. At two, my DD was talking about her magatile castle being “precarious” and her poorly behaved stuffed animals getting “consequences”. Studies have proven that the more words a child hears, the better they will do in school. I have an educated nanny and attribute much of my children’s vocabulary to her.

Yes, I would say education is cause for a higher hourly wage.

Horse hockey!

Oh, stop! Accept that your opinion is different than mine and move on without this childishness. Education is what I am happy to pay more for. Asked and answered.