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[quote=Anonymous]To give you a "realistic" idea -- I am a nanny in the middle of careers, as well.  I have a master's degree (although it's not in early childhood education), many years of babysitting experience but no full-time nanny experience, and infant/child CPR.  I nanny for two different sets of children in DC (in the city) and make $20/hour.  One of the families has two preschool-aged children, and the other is a nanny share with two toddlers.  I do light housekeeping when there is time - dishes, laundry, wiping down surfaces, Swiffering floors, but I don't have a set list of chores I must finish.  I think this a totally "realistic" wage for someone with your credentials.  However, it might be a little lower in Baltimore than it is in DC.  My husband and I are moving up to MD this summer, and the nanny ads I see up that way are definitely offering less than in DC.  If I were you, I would not accept a position for less than $15-17/hour for one family depending on the number of children, or $20 for a nanny share.  I would also try to negotiate a couple paid sick days if you are really sick and legitimately can't come in.  When I first started working with the kids, I was so sick constantly.  I have only ever taken one sick day, though, when I got hand-foot-mouth from the kids, and I didn't get paid for it.

Good luck with your search!     [/quote]

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