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[quote=Anonymous]Hi all,

Looking for advice as we look at different paths for childcare. Some background: I am expecting our 2nd child, I WOHM and was recently promoted to a role that will require more than 50 hours a week if my time , my DH has a job with unpredictable hours. We currently have a live out nanny/housekeeper for our 8 year old who we really like and pay well ($20+ an hour, + time 1/2 OT + insurance and phone, 3 weeks vacation a year + all federal holidays off) for 40 hours a week plus occasional OT depending on our schedules. We have no complaints about our current situation except for the cost, and the simple fact that I am pretty sure our current nanny is not suited for trading her housekeeping responsibilities for taking care of an infant. I would never expect her to do both.  I intend to explore this road with her but my instincts are telling me it won't be a fit.

Assuming my instincts are right we're looking at the following options, not sure which one is the right one for us so would love some BTDT feedback:

New nanny who is only a nanny (no housekeeping but for keeping the kids rooms tidy) - I've been told on this board I am paying at the top of the market - what is the going rate for a 2 kids, one in school full time and an infant in the NW DC area?

Au-Pair - 45 hours a week and then I guess a PT babysitter to take up the additional time? I have heard good and bad stories about au pairs - given our current situation of longer hours than a standard Au Pair contract, is it even feasible to consider this route?

Live in Nanny - I don't really know the difference in rates for live in nanny's vs. live out. Is it a flat pay check and then obviously an exchange for rent? I've seen quotes on this board ranging from $700 a week, which seems really high, to $400 a week which seems more reasonable. For a live in nanny or Au-Pair we would also provide a car.

For the live in situation we have a very private large refinished attic with a sitting area, but no private bath (would need to share with our kids) and no private kitchen, which, I assume is a draw back for a live in Nanny but probably okay for an Au -Pair, again, I don't know... looking for advice.

thanks in advance.
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