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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a quick question for all you knowledgable people. My wife is pregnant with twins, due in August. We're looking at child care options at the moment. What is a reasonable rate for a part-time nanny (2 or 3 days per week) to look after infant twins (3 or 4 months onwards)? My wife is thinking of going back to work part time and we're not sure whether a nanny or day care would be the best option for our twins, both from a quality-of-care as well as financial perspective. Thanks![/quote]

From a quality-of-care perspective it is best for a child to be in their normal, home environment (much less stress and overwhelming stimulation to take it) for the first 1-1.5 years. If you can afford a great nanny for a year or so, even if it's a little bit of a stretch, and then switched to cheaper daycare when they're older to save back some of the money you spent that would be ideal.

IMO $20 is a reasonable starting salary for twins but you're only offering 30 hours. If you could bump that to 35 by, say, writing in a 5-hr date night every week or every other week, that would help. I suspect the difference between the $20/hr and $22/hr twin nannies is not MUCH different - but you won't know if you don't start interviewing! And yes it is possible to get a PT nanny in the middle of the week but it will probably be tougher finding the quality of care you likely desire. They are out there for sure, but they're mostly employed already while looking for a FT job. If you DO find someone make sure to ask proving questions about their plans - do you feel like you'd need to look for work on Mon and Fri too, with this schedule? If you get the impression they will be looking, and this is someone you'd potentially like to hire, ask them if there is anything you can offer to sweeten the deal a little - extra vacation time, etc. and see what she says. Her answers will help you determine whether this is likely to work out :)

But no matter what you do I have no doubt your babies will be much loved. Congratulations![/quote]

OP again. Sorry for the delay in replying - we were having one last vacation as a couple! Thank you for the advice, it's very helpful.[/quote]

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