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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I required a college degree.  I know that alone helped us find an exceptional nanny.  We did offer a starting rate a little higher than you, OP ($20 in Falls Church) for one newborn and NO household chores (except those directly child-related).  We also chose an older nanny.  [/quote]

A degree doesn't necessarily mean that they will be an outstanding nanny.
Most people with degrees work as nannies until they find a job in their field.
Here's how you do it...you look for a nanny with at least 3-5 years of experience.  The more longterm jobs she's had, the better.  You want someone with some staying power.  Ask for lots of childcare related references.  Ask what types of activities she did with the children.  Ask them for ways in which she took it upon herself to do things like make homemade food.  Ask them if she seemed to understand child development.  If all of her references rave about her, you most likely have a great candidate.
Here's the thing you need to understand...I'm a very good nanny. I've had 3 jobs in my 10 years in this industry.  I performed my job duties happily in all 3, but was an absolute rockstar for the 2 families who verbally thanked me and treated me like a valued part of their child's life.
You can offer all the money in the world, but unless you actually trust and value this person, they most likely won't have any incentives to go above and beyond.

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