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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's completely reasonable that you reduce the rate for the hours that the nanny brings another child (however, I'd say that what the other family pays her is really none of your business and should be left out of the equation all together). Something along the lines of:

"Nanny, I'm very concerned over the increased number of days you're bringing little Jimmy over her during our regularly scheduled hours. It's fine if you continue doing so, but I think it's only fair that we treat those hours as a nanny share and pay $X rate. You will of course still continue to earn your regular rate any time you're just watching my children"

OR if you're not comfortable with letting the child come over frequently even at a reduced rate:

"Nanny, I know there are occasions of unexpected emergencies but I've noticed you're bringing little Jimmy over here more and more frequently without any extenuating circumstances. It's fine if you need to bring him over here every once in a blue moon, but I'm really not comfortable having it happen on a regular basis. Having a third child here limits your interactions with my children and splits your focus and I'm not comfortable with the dynamic it creates."

FWIW I'm a Nanny, and I would never think to try and double up like this without discussing it with both sets of parents ahead of time.[/quote]

I agree with this poster. I am a nanny and it sounds like your nanny is taking advantage of your generosity. You are inconvenienced by her bringing an additional child (not enough car seats so can't take your children out to activities). I would let her know that since it is becoming more of a regular thing that you would like to look at this as a share on the days when she brings an additional child. I don't think it would be fair to pay only half of what you pay now, but maybe 70 or 75%. If it were me I would still offer her the full pay on her days off when she comes in to work for you with another child because she is going out of her way and by paying her extra you are giving her more reason to help you out on those days. I would not worry about what the other family is paying her, that is their business. [/quote]

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