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[quote=Anonymous]You are talking about an au pair. Au pairs are not allowed to take care of kids from two different families. Plus you need to provide room and food that would be more than $360 per week.
Educate yourself before you post something so stupid

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband and I are at the begninning stages of looking for childcare.  We're thinking about starting a nanny share and are hoping this would mean saving a little money.  Please weigh in on whether we're way off base with pay or not.  We are in the Landmark area of Alexandria.

[u]Here are the expectations:[/u]
-Care for two children under 1 yr. old (Full-time, 50 hrs/week, paid Fed holidays off, summers off unpaid)
-Light child-related housekeeping

Pay: Total of $400/week -$1600/month-  ($200/weekly per family)

Do we stand any chance of finding a great nanny at this level of pay? [/quote]

No, you are not low balling. If you were to use an agency you will get 45 hours of care for approx $360 pay per week.  Keep in mind the nannies are will be from another country. But as I am from another country and have lived here for 40 years I rather a foreigner than someone from the US.  I think you have o do your research and find a quality person who is willing to accept. You may consider adding another hild to the mix to attract a better nanny.

If I were you I would 1st consider reducing the hours from 50 to 40-45 (no more than 45 hours/ weekly) and if go thru your employer and select the dependent care option this will save you $$ per year, make sure you pay taxes for your nanny and offer a few perks like cell phone, day off from from time to time etc.

Good luck!

Truly yours, 
Patty Cakes[/quote][/quote]

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