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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. How do I find out what competitive pay is in my area?

Also, I disagree that there is "no way" I will find what I am looking for, but I knew it would be difficult. That's why I asked for help and I do appreciate your responses. Sadly, I can't change the days I work right now.

I will make sure the pay is good. And thanks for the tip about "8:45". I guess it is pretty silly and makes it look like i would be paying by the about the quarter hour :) In actuality, I'd pay based on a start time of 8:30, but I was just thinking about what time I leave to drop off my son at preschool.

Thanks again, everyone.[/quote]

OP,
I agree that you can find someone to meet the above requirements, but itnis going to be very difficult.  You will pay more for:
A solid driving record
Willingness to drive child in her own car
Willingness to work an odd schedule
Part time

So either you are going to pay very well, or you are going to have to settle for a lower-quality nanny.  Unlike a lot of part time work, there is no demographic that might consider this schedule ideal.  This is a terrible schedule for most nannies, which means you will also have a high turnover rate, because nannies are likely to accept but keep looking for something better or to accept but find that they dislike the schedule enough that they find something else.

I would highly reccomend that you look for another family that needs care Tuesday-Wednesday and do a nanny share/split.  If you can find someone, then between both families, you are offering a pretty typical full-time schedule, which will make it much easier to find, afford, and keep a high-quality nanny.[/quote]

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