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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband and I are at the begninning stages of looking for childcare.  We're thinking about starting a nanny share and are hoping this would mean saving a little money.  Please weigh in on whether we're way off base with pay or not.  We are in the Landmark area of Alexandria.

[u]Here are the expectations:[/u]
-Care for two children under 1 yr. old (Full-time, 50 hrs/week, paid Fed holidays off, summers off unpaid)
-Light child-related housekeeping

Pay: Total of $400/week -$1600/month-  ($200/weekly per family)

Do we stand any chance of finding a great nanny at this level of pay? [/quote]

No, I don't think so.  First, you are asking a nanny to work for $8 an hour for two children and no career nanny (experienced and educated) will want summers off.  Most nannies in your area are starting at between $15 and $20 an hour for one child.  And not paying overtime is illegal (anything over 40 hours a week - share or no share).  Nannies, by law, are hourly employees.  [/quote]

:lol: [/quote]

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