I was a summer nanny throughout college. I started out making $10/hr, by the time I graduated (last year) I was at $15/hr, plus gas reimbursement for driving the kids around in my car. I worked for different families each summer (though have kept in touch with a few for casual babysitting), and found them all primarily through Care.com.

I don't think not needing 40/hrs will be a big detriment to college aged nannies. Some years I was aggressively saving towards a goal (studying abroad) and would only look at the longer hour FT jobs, but other years I was happy with 30-35 hrs a week as that gave me time to enjoy my summer home.

I would strongly recommend guaranteeing a weekly rate to your nanny regardless of any long weekends, doctors appointments, etc. you might have planned. It goes a long way to engendering good will between you both. Paying for any time the nanny requests off is generally unnecessary though.

This summer has been crazy between work, different camp drop-off's, pick-up's, swim team, etc.... I'm thinking I need a new plan for next summer.

Have you employed a summer nanny?
Where did you find her?
Good experience? Bad experience?

I don't need 40 hours a week. And the nanny would be dropping off/picking up from swim practices, camp, etc....

Its not only been busy for me, as a parent, but my children have had no down time or break! I made a big mistake in planning our summer this year and want to correct it for next year. So I'm looking for feedback on how to make our summer more "relaxing."

Thanks.