OP, where are you located? If in the DC area, $15/hr can be a fair rate for one child. It really does depend on the market you are located in though. There are other markets that $15/hr is the starting rate and that would be for grad students and not "professional" nannies.

Also, the rate for someone that doesn't drive doesn't always change (as in being lower due to that) if you are in an area with good public transit and you don't have a preference of whether the nanny drives or takes metro. Some parents actually prefer nannies to use public transit in cities where it is good and fairly reliable, and parking can be a hassle (not to mention expensive).

Hi, part-time nanny here with 5+ years of experience, ECE, first aid, clean driving record, and experience in both home and school environments receiving $15/hr for after-school pickup. I am English first language, have my own vehicle, and great references. Part time because I am a third year university student. I am happy with my wage.

Anonymous wrote:High school sitters currently earn $10-15/hr in the DC area.

Not from anyone I know. High school sitters typically top out at $10 regardless of the number of kids. Grad school sitters typically ask $12-15. Professionals of a caliber would be acceptable to most moms with high standards start at $15.

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Anonymous wrote:SHOULD and reality are different things. I heard part time was more several years ago but there is a glut of nannies right now looking for any kind of work.
$15 gross should get you English speaking, driving, professional, experienced nanny. The range for gross hourly is about 12-15.

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High school sitters currently earn $10-15/hr in the DC area.

Anonymous wrote:SHOULD and reality are different things. I heard part time was more several years ago but there is a glut of nannies right now looking for any kind of work.
$15 gross should get you English speaking, driving, professional, experienced nanny. The range for gross hourly is about 12-15.

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Anonymous wrote:SHOULD and reality are different things. I heard part time was more several years ago but there is a glut of nannies right now looking for any kind of work.
$15 gross should get you English speaking, driving, professional, experienced nanny. The range for gross hourly is about 12-15.

There are,always have been, and always will be a glut of broken English uneducated unprofessional women willing to call themselves a nanny for a few bucks an hour. If that will satisfy you, then I agree $12-$15 should do it. It will not, however, get you English speaking, driving, professional, and experienced. Maybe 2 for 4 but definitely not all of those qualities. If you would like all of those qualities, which I think you should look for with your child now in preschool and needing more from a caregiver than simply present sweet and cheap, it will cost you at the very least $17/hour.

Only 'nannies' with a college degree in early childhood education plus the standard CPR/First Aid deserve more then $15 per hour. She ofcourse has to be English speaking, driving and experienced but many can do that. It's nothing special. If she doesn't have some type of useful degree she isn't getting double the min-wage from me.

16:48-Thank-you, exactly my point!!!!

Anonymous wrote:SHOULD and reality are different things. I heard part time was more several years ago but there is a glut of nannies right now looking for any kind of work.
$15 gross should get you English speaking, driving, professional, experienced nanny. The range for gross hourly is about 12-15.

There are,always have been, and always will be a glut of broken English uneducated unprofessional women willing to call themselves a nanny for a few bucks an hour. If that will satisfy you, then I agree $12-$15 should do it. It will not, however, get you English speaking, driving, professional, and experienced. Maybe 2 for 4 but definitely not all of those qualities. If you would like all of those qualities, which I think you should look for with your child now in preschool and needing more from a caregiver than simply present sweet and cheap, it will cost you at the very least $17/hour.

13:20 here- I say that because it depends on if person has another job, duties you expect and how professional you want them to be! At that rate, you would be better getting a college student just wanting to make a little pocket money, or older person just wanting a little something to do and loves watching kids!

Anonymous wrote:I've had a FT nanny for 3 years, and we are not considering a PT nanny for preschool pickup and perhaps a couple hours of after-school childcare coverage. Do other people have experience with this? How does the PT nanny market compare to the FT nanny market? Is is hard to find someone reliable? We would expect to pay $15-20/hour for one child. Is that a reasonable rate? TIA.

The PT nanny market is certainly different from the FT market, but it isn't impossible to find someone great. You might find a college or graduate student who has a schedule that fits yours, or you might find a nanny who has a PT job in the mornings (I see a lot of jobs advertised in my area that are 8am-12/1pm) and wants to fill out her schedule. Your rate is completely reasonable (anywhere in that range is appropriate depending on the candidate). My advice if you're advertising, as opposed to going through an agency or a friend, is to be as specific as possible in your ad re: the days and hours you need. PT nannies can have a difficult time getting schedules sorted out and when I was looking for a weekly Wednesday job, I only applied to those who were looking for 1 day/week and said specifically which days would work for them. (So many people said "1 day per week, can be flexible" but Wed didn't work for them and I got tired of emailing dead ends.)

SHOULD and reality are different things. I heard part time was more several years ago but there is a glut of nannies right now looking for any kind of work.
$15 gross should get you English speaking, driving, professional, experienced nanny. The range for gross hourly is about 12-15.

Honestly, part-time should be between $18-$20!!!!!

OP, here. Opps! I meant we are "now" considering a PT nanny, instead of "not." Terrible typo.

I've had a FT nanny for 3 years, and we are not considering a PT nanny for preschool pickup and perhaps a couple hours of after-school childcare coverage. Do other people have experience with this? How does the PT nanny market compare to the FT nanny market? Is is hard to find someone reliable? We would expect to pay $15-20/hour for one child. Is that a reasonable rate? TIA.