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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=st4nton]Hyattsville area. New to this, but we won't need nanny to cook, clean, etc... Just be there for our baby, take walks, read, feed her, etc...

We would probably do paid holidays and some sick leave. Are there other benefits we should be considering? [/quote]

Focusing 100% on the baby costs more, think $25/hr +

While if you are ok with them putting the baby in the crib for 2 hours while they do laundry and vacuum then I can see paying closer to $15 and getting someone that is ESL.[/quote]

MB here.  $25/hour is really too much for Hyattsville.  We have a nanny who is experienced, native born US, with car and a master's in early childhood ed who is just off the charts amazing - everyone who meets her with our son, even for a minute, says so.  She started at $17/hour (gross) with an 8 week old and we live near where you are looking.    I'd start with that and interview a group of people.  If you are not getting the caliber of nanny you need, you can consider raising, but I really doubt this is reasonable.  Rates are higher inside cities, particularly places like NY.  This is full time, so you might need to pay a bit more for part time, so maybe a little more - $20/hour would be good.

I agree that paid vacation and guaranteed hours are probably the most important things along with an adequate salary.  My personal view is that to get a great nanny it's not about overpaying it's about being a respectful employer.  A vacation, sick days and guaranteed hours are just a few of the signs of this respect.  (not being late in the evenings, communicating with them often, etc are also important, but past where you are at at the current moment)

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