Anonymous
Post 02/23/2014 19:52     Subject: P/T nanny twins
Thanks for the info. Do most nannies expect full time hours, or is it reasonably to offer a job for only 2 or 3 consecutive days in a week? We wouldn't expect any housekeeping duties from the nanny, just someone to look after our little ones.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2014 14:50     Subject: Re:P/T nanny twins
OP here. Thanks for the feedback, and sorry for the lack of detail in original post (I'm new to this whole parent-to-be thing!). We don't need a nanny to clean up our mess, but just to look after the little ones, which I imagine will be more than enough of a challenge! Our location will be metro-accessible NW DC or just across the border in MD. I'd gleaned from these forums that 16 - 20$ was the going rate for a decent nanny, but as we would be offering fewer days then I wanted to know if we should offer more. Is it even reasonable to expect a nanny to only work a couple of days mid-week?

Thanks again - we're excited and terrified all at once!


Congratulations!

In your area, $16-20/hr is a great range for this job so you're on the right path. I think if it is P/T, maybe the higher range would get you a more stable nanny, but there's no need to offer over $20/hr. You'll get several excellent candidates in that range.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2014 12:34     Subject: P/T nanny twins
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a quick question for all you knowledgable people. My wife is pregnant with twins, due in August. We're looking at child care options at the moment. What is a reasonable rate for a part-time nanny (2 or 3 days per week) to look after infant twins (3 or 4 months onwards)? My wife is thinking of going back to work part time and we're not sure whether a nanny or day care would be the best option for our twins, both from a quality-of-care as well as financial perspective. Thanks!


From a quality-of-care perspective it is best for a child to be in their normal, home environment (much less stress and overwhelming stimulation to take it) for the first 1-1.5 years. If you can afford a great nanny for a year or so, even if it's a little bit of a stretch, and then switched to cheaper daycare when they're older to save back some of the money you spent that would be ideal.

IMO $20 is a reasonable starting salary for twins but you're only offering 30 hours. If you could bump that to 35 by, say, writing in a 5-hr date night every week or every other week, that would help. I suspect the difference between the $20/hr and $22/hr twin nannies is not MUCH different - but you won't know if you don't start interviewing! And yes it is possible to get a PT nanny in the middle of the week but it will probably be tougher finding the quality of care you likely desire. They are out there for sure, but they're mostly employed already while looking for a FT job. If you DO find someone make sure to ask proving questions about their plans - do you feel like you'd need to look for work on Mon and Fri too, with this schedule? If you get the impression they will be looking, and this is someone you'd potentially like to hire, ask them if there is anything you can offer to sweeten the deal a little - extra vacation time, etc. and see what she says. Her answers will help you determine whether this is likely to work out

But no matter what you do I have no doubt your babies will be much loved. Congratulations!


OP again. Sorry for the delay in replying - we were having one last vacation as a couple! Thank you for the advice, it's very helpful.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2014 11:06     Subject: P/T nanny twins
Anonymous wrote:You definitely don't have to pay more than $20/hr if you want a person who cannot teach basic language skills, such as the difference bw then and than (note regarding PP's inability to teach homonyms).

OP, your starting rate will be between $15-25/hr, depending on your needs, skill, and other benefits. Congratulations to you, twins are so much fun!!!


Lmao really? I made ONE mistake and you are going to talk about basic language skills? Get over yourself. OP does not need to pay $25/hr for twins. You are a prime example of the nannies on this board way over pricing costs of a nanny. Also, what does "bw" mean. Should I make a comment about your spelling error? Get over yourself.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2014 08:56     Subject: P/T nanny twins
probing* questions
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2014 08:55     Subject: P/T nanny twins
Anonymous wrote:I have a quick question for all you knowledgable people. My wife is pregnant with twins, due in August. We're looking at child care options at the moment. What is a reasonable rate for a part-time nanny (2 or 3 days per week) to look after infant twins (3 or 4 months onwards)? My wife is thinking of going back to work part time and we're not sure whether a nanny or day care would be the best option for our twins, both from a quality-of-care as well as financial perspective. Thanks!


From a quality-of-care perspective it is best for a child to be in their normal, home environment (much less stress and overwhelming stimulation to take it) for the first 1-1.5 years. If you can afford a great nanny for a year or so, even if it's a little bit of a stretch, and then switched to cheaper daycare when they're older to save back some of the money you spent that would be ideal.

IMO $20 is a reasonable starting salary for twins but you're only offering 30 hours. If you could bump that to 35 by, say, writing in a 5-hr date night every week or every other week, that would help. I suspect the difference between the $20/hr and $22/hr twin nannies is not MUCH different - but you won't know if you don't start interviewing! And yes it is possible to get a PT nanny in the middle of the week but it will probably be tougher finding the quality of care you likely desire. They are out there for sure, but they're mostly employed already while looking for a FT job. If you DO find someone make sure to ask proving questions about their plans - do you feel like you'd need to look for work on Mon and Fri too, with this schedule? If you get the impression they will be looking, and this is someone you'd potentially like to hire, ask them if there is anything you can offer to sweeten the deal a little - extra vacation time, etc. and see what she says. Her answers will help you determine whether this is likely to work out

But no matter what you do I have no doubt your babies will be much loved. Congratulations!
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2014 08:08     Subject: P/T nanny twins
OP here. Thanks for the feedback, and sorry for the lack of detail in original post (I'm new to this whole parent-to-be thing!). We don't need a nanny to clean up our mess, but just to look after the little ones, which I imagine will be more than enough of a challenge! Our location will be metro-accessible NW DC or just across the border in MD. I'd gleaned from these forums that 16 - 20$ was the going rate for a decent nanny, but as we would be offering fewer days then I wanted to know if we should offer more. Is it even reasonable to expect a nanny to only work a couple of days mid-week?

Thanks again - we're excited and terrified all at once!
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 22:45     Subject: P/T nanny twins
I could easily see someone asking for more than $20/hr if OP is only offering work two days per week.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 22:44     Subject: P/T nanny twins
My personal experience with twins is $20-$25/hr BUT I am not in DC. But in Boston and Seattle that was the typical starting rate.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 22:40     Subject: P/T nanny twins
You definitely don't have to pay more than $20/hr if you want a person who cannot teach basic language skills, such as the difference bw then and than (note regarding PP's inability to teach homonyms).

OP, your starting rate will be between $15-25/hr, depending on your needs, skill, and other benefits. Congratulations to you, twins are so much fun!!!
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 20:53     Subject: Re:P/T nanny twins
Current nanny of twins here- I started when the babies were 10 weeks and started at $16.75/hr. They are now 13 months and I make $18.00/hr. It does depend on your location, etc. but I don't think that you need to pay more then $20/hr.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 09:13     Subject: P/T nanny twins
You need to read through some threads here - this stuff is discussed endlessly.

Many variables will affect what you'll need to pay:
- where you're located
- how many hours you'll be guaranteeing/offering
- steady/guaranteed hours versus flexible or pick up hours
- additional benefits (vacation, sick, health insurance, etc...)
- additional duties.

You can expect to pay $14-25/hr depending on experience, legality, english fluency, ability to drive, scope of the work (laundry, cooking, etc...)
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2014 08:38     Subject: P/T nanny twins
I have a quick question for all you knowledgable people. My wife is pregnant with twins, due in August. We're looking at child care options at the moment. What is a reasonable rate for a part-time nanny (2 or 3 days per week) to look after infant twins (3 or 4 months onwards)? My wife is thinking of going back to work part time and we're not sure whether a nanny or day care would be the best option for our twins, both from a quality-of-care as well as financial perspective. Thanks!