Sitter vs. Nanny

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

Here we are.

I pay my nanny $12 an hour so there goes your theory.

You may pay your high school sitter $10/hr, and she's still a sitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A sitter watches your kids while you go out to a movie. A nanny effectively raises and tutors your kids while you're gone. A nanny is a safety supervisor, a tutor, a cook, a housekeeper, and a nurturer all in one. Big difference.

Well, one of the many differences between mom and me is that I don't do housekeeping.

Sweet.

[Anonymous]

I saw this article recently and it perfectly addresses the question.

http://info.homeworksolutions.com/blog/nanny-vs-babysitter-what-is-in-a-name

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A sitter watches your kids while you go out to a movie. A nanny effectively raises and tutors your kids while you're gone. A nanny is a safety supervisor, a tutor, a cook, a housekeeper, and a nurturer all in one. Big difference.

Well, one of the many differences between mom and me is that I don't do housekeeping.

Nice. No nanny should even try to do all the things that parents might do in their home. A nanny should be expected to put the children's needs first, and not have to choose between cleaning up after the parents vs tending to the child's care and developmental needs.

[Anonymous]

A babysitter just fucks up everything what nanny does. Parents and sitters likes to spoil the kids.

[Anonymous]

Nanny's are generally there at the home for longer periods of time. Babysitters are shorter time and not as often. That is the difference. Most Nanny's work 3 -5 days for 30-40 hours a week and babysitters are less.

[Anonymous]

Please stop resurrecting this old thread! Nobody is going to change their mind by reading arguments on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

All nannies do not do housework to whomever said that. I was a nanny for years and I didn' t do housework. The parents said I could study, or relax , read etc while baby napped. They had a house keeper. I did do the dishwasher once a day and through in some of the child's laundry if needed but mostly no . I am there to take care of your child and make sure they are safe and happy that is all. I am not a housekeeper, dog walker, errand runner, etc.

Nannies are usually there all day or at least 4 or more hours.
Babysitters come and go with less hours. I have been both a nanny and a sitter.

I charge by child's age and how many. Some children ( depending on age ) take more to entertain them than other ages, and teaching them, driving them etc.

Oh and IF I'm am USING MY OWN CAR, You should PAY ME FOR GAS$$$$. This is why I charge more because I usually have to drive children in my own car and hourly pay includes gas $$$ If I don't have to drive anywhere like a date night sitter then I usually charge less.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Sitter simply does what she is told.

Nanny takes full advantage
of her experience and training.

True?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

Yes, this is five years old, so nanny rates can now be $35/hr for the best ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

Yes, this is five years old, so nanny rates can now be $35/hr for the best ones.

HA HA HA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

Yes, this is five years old, so nanny rates can now be $35/hr for the best ones.

HA HA HA.

I bet those nannies are laughing all the way to the bank. Nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's different to everyone. In general, a nanny has more job related knowledge, is more experienced, and costs 20-30/hr. A sitter is usually closer to 15/hr.

Yes, this is five years old, so nanny rates can now be $35/hr for the best ones.

HA HA HA.

I bet those nannies are laughing all the way to the bank. Nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Sitter simply does what she is told.

Nanny takes full advantage
of her experience and training.

Exactly.