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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I agree w/ one of the other responders who said that your level of experience matters more to me than your degree - especially w/ infant through 3 yr old care.

A lot depends on the needs of the family, the total package offer (what can they offer/what do you want re vacation/sick leave/holidays, health insurance reimbursement, etc...).

Also a rate offer can be influenced by the specifics of the position - if I'm only looking for someone for 3 days I week then I expect to pay a higher hourly rate than a 5 day a week position that is inclusive of overtime, full benefits, etc...

You write well and clearly, so I presume your communication skills are good - that's a big plus and the kind of thing I'd pay more for (for instance if considering someone for whom English is a second language and one where they struggle more to communicate well versus you).

The nutrition expertise will speak to some families definitely, I think that's a plus.

I'm in Montgomery County, near the Beltway.  If I were looking for a nanny now I would expect you to be able to command $15-17/hour for one child easily.  You would have competition but you'd stand out w/ your education, training, etc...  So it would depend on whether a family valued longer term nanny experience over what you offer.

For two kids I'd think you can get up to $18 or 19/hr, but length of nannying experience would speak more strongly (possibly) to a family w/ multiple children.

If you wanted $19 and up you would be competing with nannies with similar education credentials and communication skills but significantly more years of professional nannying.[/quote]

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