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[quote=Anonymous][quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous]We have two children and are considering a third.  I've never had a nanny before, and I would need to hire one if we have a third child.

I've read posts about different compensation packages, and I've seen posts about nannies who are educated commanding a larger salary. How much are we talking about, fully loaded (taxes, health care)?  $60K, $70K, $80K, or more?  
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How old are your children, OP, and how old might they be if you have a third child? [/quote]

OP here. The kids are 6 and 1. We hope to have a third in the next year or two, in which case they would possibly be 8, 3, and an infant.

The Arlington poster, for example, sounds as though she has a great arrangement.  I would be happy with a situation in which I felt my kids were well-cared for, ideally with enriching activities and a nanny who engaged them. I'm sorry to dig up a tired trope, but I hate seeing nannies or any caregiver ignoring the kids at the park while the caregiver is on the phone. I would need a driver and of course someone who has proper documentation to work.  We wouldn't need more than 50 hours per week.

What I'm getting at is that I want a great nanny (who doesn't), and DH and I would be willing to pay for someone who does an outstanding job. I've seen posts - I should probably dig up the threads - in which parents or nannies have said that nannies who are highly qualified career nannies can command a high salary.  I'm hoping to attract someone who is energetic and enthusiastic about nannying, and we can afford to pay more for a nanny who brings a lot to the table.  I'm wondering how much we should expect to pay[/quote]

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