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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I have done this before. I worked with a family who had a regularly before/after school nanny, and I filled in for the AM shifts 2-4 weeks per year when their regular nanny wasn't available. They had one son, 8 years old, and he just needed to be walked to the bus stop (I had my own car, but no driving was needed), the hours were 5:30am to 8:10am, and I was paid $45 each morning, which works out to about $16.85/hr. This was in the suburbs (Fairfax, VA), about five years ago, so I imagine the rate should be slightly higher now. The rate should also be increased because:
A) you have more than one child
B) driving is required (you need a nanny with a car and presumably a good driving record, so you pay more for that, PLUS gas/mileage expenses)
C) your children are younger and so require a higher level of care
D) rate might be higher if you live in DC proper, etc

One important factor you haven't mentioned is what time nanny will be off (what time the kids can be dropped off at school). You say you need someone by 6:45 (although you might consider 6:30 just so DH won't be late if sitter is a few mins late). Are the kids dropped off by 7:30? 8? Later?

If you need the nanny for only one hour, then the hourly rate needs to be VERY high to make this worth her time (consider her commute, etc). If you need nanny for one hour or less, I'd do no less than $25 per morning. If you need nanny for 1.5 hours $30, or if 2 hours then $35. Factor in her commute time for the school as well, and add in money for gas and wear and tear on her car on top of the hourly (depends on how far the drive is, maybe an extra $5 per morning?).
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I know this sounds like a lot, but you NEED someone dependable at an early hour, so you need to offer this type of compensation to retain anyone worthwhile. [/b][/quote]

I thoroughly agree posted up thread about the HS girl I pay $25/hr. I pay this because I KNOW she will show up for that money. Plus when I posted the rate on the list serve, DESPITE needing someone at 5:30AM, I had a flood of responses. A lot of working professionals reached out to me who wanted the extra money before going into work. My hours are also guaranteed. If I cancel less than a week out, I pay anyways. My 16yr old girl has never flaked out on me.

This cannot be done on the cheap.[/quote]

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