Looking for Nanny, open to live in nanny

[rosegold]

Hi,
I am a single mom-to-be, due in mid-February. I am looking for a full time nanny for when I return to work in May. I would like her to start a month before I return (March or April), so that I can work with her and we are all on the same page. I am looking for a fully vaccinated nanny (including booster).

I am willing to negotiate pay (don't even know what the right price is).

Does anyone know of any available nannies?

I live in Mclean, VA.

Thanks so much,
RG

[Anonymous]

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/nanny-forum/forums/show/12.page

You should post your ad in the link above.

[Anonymous]

Hi! I'm happy to help you run through the costs because some are "hidden" upfront.

-The going hourly rate for career nannies is $20-30hr with most candidates within the $22-26hr range.

-Nannies must be paid 1.5x overtime for all hours worked above 40 hours in one week

-You can anticipate paying approx 10% of the nanny's gross annual income in domestic employer taxes

-A workers compensation policy is required in DC and MD (though also highly recommend getting one if you live elsewhere) and that costs about $700-800 per year.

-If you will be using a tax and payroll service, that is about $600-700 per year depending on which you use.

-If nanny uses her personal vehicle for work, they should be reimbursed at the current federal mileage reimbursement rate.

I hope that helps and congrats on your pending little one!

[Anonymous]

One month working with you around is crazy.
I would never accept a position like this.
One week is enough.

[Anonymous]

All of the following will impact pay:

-How many hours per day/per week do you need?
-Do you need someone able to drive? (down the road, as your child gets older, this may be more important to you).
-What do you plan to offer in terms of PTO? (norm is 2 weeks of paid vacation, one week of your choosing, one week of theirs, at least 5 sick/personal days)
-Will you offer paid federal holidays off?

Most experienced nannies won't need a full month of overlap, but if it makes you less anxious as a first time mom, a good nanny will understand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One month working with you around is crazy.
I would never accept a position like this.
One week is enough.

Not always true. I thought I’d hate having my employers at home but after nearly two years of covid office closures, it’s been great. It totally depends on the personalities of the employers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One month working with you around is crazy.
I would never accept a position like this.
One week is enough.

You do understand many parents are working from home right? Good luck finding a job