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Grandma would be the primary caregiver of the 3 year old while the nanny takes care of the babies, which will be six months and three months at the time. We just want the three year old to respect the nanny and feel comfortable with that person when Grandma isn't around. Frankly, I am not comfortable with the notion that one nanny or person can handle all three and provide adequate care. As far as roles are concerned, Grandma has always followed the directions of the parents and that would continue along side the nanny. She just wants to be near her grandchildren - she's frankly really the most trusted person we would ever find, but also at this point will be 73 years old. Handling two kids in carriers plus a three year old is hard enough for someone who is 25.
Good afternoon,
My sister and I are setting up a nanny share for our three children in Arlington, VA, but we have a "different" situation than most. There will be three children - my 3 year old niece and two babies (one from my sister and my own). My wonderful mother has been watching my niece for the past two years and wants to continue doing this, but with some help. So it would be the nanny and Grandma watching the kids.
I know the standard rate for single nannies is $17 to $20 an hour, but is there a different rate for nannies who are sharing the workload?
We will be using my sisters house for a "base", but she has more children so how do we divide up the costs? I've seen 60/40 in some places while others argue 1/3 to 2/3. Also, my husband will be taking care of our child one day a week since he is off of work so we only need the nanny 4 days a week. Do I still pay for the day that we are not there?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
My sister and I are setting up a nanny share for our three children in Arlington, VA, but we have a "different" situation than most. There will be three children - my 3 year old niece and two babies (one from my sister and my own). My wonderful mother has been watching my niece for the past two years and wants to continue doing this, but with some help. So it would be the nanny and Grandma watching the kids.
I know the standard rate for single nannies is $17 to $20 an hour, but is there a different rate for nannies who are sharing the workload?
We will be using my sisters house for a "base", but she has more children so how do we divide up the costs? I've seen 60/40 in some places while others argue 1/3 to 2/3. Also, my husband will be taking care of our child one day a week since he is off of work so we only need the nanny 4 days a week. Do I still pay for the day that we are not there?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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