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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are thinking of hiring a nanny for our toddler. Our toddler takes 2 hour naps midday during which time the nanny could eat lunch, take a break, etc. Do we pay for the break or is it uncompensated? [/quote]

OP, you seem new to hiring a nanny. You need to do more research. Here is a list of things that are very standard when it comes to hiring a nanny:

-Guaranteed hours - say you set the nanny's schedule, and hire them, for 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. That works out to 40 hours base and 5 hours at time and a half. They get paid those hours every single week. 
If you go on vacation? Nanny still gets paid. You have grandparents come into town and you don't need the nanny that day? Nanny still gets paid. You finish work early and decide to spend the afternoon with your toddler? Nanny gets paid.
-Time off - standard is all holidays that you get off, nanny gets off (paid). Nanny gets 2 weeks PTO (10 days) per year, and 5 sick days. Some families have one week (5 days) of PTO at their choosing, and one of nanny's choosing. 
-Gas reimbursement: if the nanny will be driving your child anywhere, you need to reimburse at IRS mileage rates. If you're providing a car for the nanny to use, you would fill it yourself/reimburse nanny if they fill it up. 
-Food: It's nice to open your kitchen to the nanny and at least offer to keep some snacks/drinks they like on hand. [/quote]

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