Overnight with 3 kids rate

[Anonymous]

We have our long time nanny of 6 years taking our 3 kids (6,3 and 2) to her house for Friday and Saturday night as we have a family wedding that doesn’t allow kids to attend.
We were going to do $900 + $100 of spending money. Wanted to share here, does that sound about right? We would like to do on the generous side of going-rate.

[Anonymous]

for 48 hours its only 18.75 an hour. Not generous.

[Anonymous]

$100 spending money is not her compensation. It's money to entertain and feed your own kids..

[Anonymous]

I think that's a little low, assuming it's 48 hours, but if it's shorter it might be okay. I'm also assuming the three kids reliably sleep through the night - if not, that'd be a whole different conversation.

So if it's 48 hours, and everyone is asleep a min of 10 hours a night, then that's two overnights plus 28 hours of care. Assuming a rate of $30 an hour, that's $840 for the daytime care, then I'd do a flat rate of $100 per overnight, for $1040 total. Adjust for number of reliable sleeping hours and your standard hourly rate. Plus, of course the money for incidentals.

The other thing to think about - is she also working full time for you generally? If so, then those 28 hours need to be paid at the overtime rate of $45 an hour, which moves your daytime cost to $1,260 and your total cost to $1,460.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that's a little low, assuming it's 48 hours, but if it's shorter it might be okay. I'm also assuming the three kids reliably sleep through the night - if not, that'd be a whole different conversation.

So if it's 48 hours, and everyone is asleep a min of 10 hours a night, then that's two overnights plus 28 hours of care. Assuming a rate of $30 an hour, that's $840 for the daytime care, then I'd do a flat rate of $100 per overnight, for $1040 total. Adjust for number of reliable sleeping hours and your standard hourly rate. Plus, of course the money for incidentals.

The other thing to think about - is she also working full time for you generally? If so, then those 28 hours need to be paid at the overtime rate of $45 an hour, which moves your daytime cost to $1,260 and your total cost to $1,460.

This is helpful, thank you!

[Anonymous]

I’d do a flat rate of 1k. Sounds like a lot but it’s worth the peace of mind to leave them with someone you trust

[Anonymous]

Was this just for both nights (Fri. + Sat.) or would this include during the day on Sat. as well?

I think what you will be offering is quite generous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that's a little low, assuming it's 48 hours, but if it's shorter it might be okay. I'm also assuming the three kids reliably sleep through the night - if not, that'd be a whole different conversation.

So if it's 48 hours, and everyone is asleep a min of 10 hours a night, then that's two overnights plus 28 hours of care. Assuming a rate of $30 an hour, that's $840 for the daytime care, then I'd do a flat rate of $100 per overnight, for $1040 total. Adjust for number of reliable sleeping hours and your standard hourly rate. Plus, of course the money for incidentals.

The other thing to think about - is she also working full time for you generally? If so, then those 28 hours need to be paid at the overtime rate of $45 an hour, which moves your daytime cost to $1,260 and your total cost to $1,460.

Initially it sounds like a good rate, but then when you break it down like this it does seem kind of low.

- Not the OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that's a little low, assuming it's 48 hours, but if it's shorter it might be okay. I'm also assuming the three kids reliably sleep through the night - if not, that'd be a whole different conversation.

So if it's 48 hours, and everyone is asleep a min of 10 hours a night, then that's two overnights plus 28 hours of care. Assuming a rate of $30 an hour, that's $840 for the daytime care, then I'd do a flat rate of $100 per overnight, for $1040 total. Adjust for number of reliable sleeping hours and your standard hourly rate. Plus, of course the money for incidentals.

The other thing to think about - is she also working full time for you generally? If so, then those 28 hours need to be paid at the overtime rate of $45 an hour, which moves your daytime cost to $1,260 and your total cost to $1,460.

Initially it sounds like a good rate, but then when you break it down like this it does seem kind of low.

- Not the OP.

NP and PP's breakdown seems very reasonable considering the kids are going to nanny's house so more similar to daycare rate

[Anonymous]

I’d have been thrilled with $900 for a weekend of work. Especially having the kids at my own house.
If you can swing it, give her Monday morning off ( paid obviously) she will appreciate that too. Although it’s not required.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that's a little low, assuming it's 48 hours, but if it's shorter it might be okay. I'm also assuming the three kids reliably sleep through the night - if not, that'd be a whole different conversation.

So if it's 48 hours, and everyone is asleep a min of 10 hours a night, then that's two overnights plus 28 hours of care. Assuming a rate of $30 an hour, that's $840 for the daytime care, then I'd do a flat rate of $100 per overnight, for $1040 total. Adjust for number of reliable sleeping hours and your standard hourly rate. Plus, of course the money for incidentals.

The other thing to think about - is she also working full time for you generally? If so, then those 28 hours need to be paid at the overtime rate of $45 an hour, which moves your daytime cost to $1,260 and your total cost to $1,460.

Even if she only works the two nights the entire week she's owed OT for anything over 40 hours. Regular rate for the first 40 and OT for the 8. If she does any additional work that week it will all be OT.