Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 08:50     Subject: Re:Nanny share help
I agree that your rate is too low OP. If you raise it you will be able to be selective and find the right fit for both of your families. What profile of nanny are you looking for? If you can tell us how many years experience you want, what kind of skillset you want, etc, everyone here will be able to offer more specific advice about how high you may have to gk.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 07:53     Subject: Nanny share help
Anonymous wrote:Greetings!

A good friend and I are looking to start a nanny share in the Arlington area. We're confused on the rates and are wondering what's normal range. Both babies are 2 weeks apart, no special needs and we wanted to pay 16$ an hour so 8$ a piece but aren't finding many applicants. What are we doing wrong please help


How low are your expectations, OP? Have you or your friend ever done full-time care of a newborn? How about twins? Try two babies for just half a day on your own, then come back here and tell us how much you think your job is worth. Thank you.

Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 07:08     Subject: Nanny share help
How many hours are you offering?
If you are offering 50+ hours you might be able to get away with a lower hourly rate because you'd be paying 10+ hours of overtime at time and a half.
If you plan on using closer to 40 hours, typical shares cost $18-20/hr to start. Time and a half after 40 hours.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2016 01:48     Subject: Nanny share help
Do you mean a nanny share where you both work together OP??

How much actual childcare experience do you each have?
Do you have good references available?
Where do you advertise?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 20:10     Subject: Nanny share help
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know many nannies who make $18-20/hr for ONE child. For a qualified nanny to take on a two infant share in Arlington you are looking at $20/hr ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. $22-24/hr will yield better results. If that's too rich for your blood look into daycare.


Stop it. OP's rate is low, but she doesn't need to pay $22/hour to find someone good. There are plenty of shares offering in the $18-$20 range. OP simply needs to be competitive. I say this as a nanny with 5 years of share experience. I started out with no multiples experience and little nanny experience making $16/hour in a share. I stayed there for 4 months, gained some experience, and was offered another share position for $18/hour where I stayed for 3 years. OP if your goal is to find someone qualified and encourage them to stick around, $18-$20/hour will do it. At $16/hour you're going to have to lower your standards and expect it won't be long until they realize they are being underpaid.

The above troll is not a nanny.


Yes I am. I think you do us all a disservice when you quote inflated rates. You make someone like OP, who really does need to consider a higher rate, dismiss you because you come off as ridiculous. $18-$20 can attract a great nanny. Offering $22-$24 is going to attract every nanny in the area, and doesn't guarantee OP any higher quality than $18-20. $16/hour is only going to attract the inexperienced or the desperate.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 18:53     Subject: Nanny share help
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know many nannies who make $18-20/hr for ONE child. For a qualified nanny to take on a two infant share in Arlington you are looking at $20/hr ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. $22-24/hr will yield better results. If that's too rich for your blood look into daycare.


Stop it. OP's rate is low, but she doesn't need to pay $22/hour to find someone good. There are plenty of shares offering in the $18-$20 range. OP simply needs to be competitive. I say this as a nanny with 5 years of share experience. I started out with no multiples experience and little nanny experience making $16/hour in a share. I stayed there for 4 months, gained some experience, and was offered another share position for $18/hour where I stayed for 3 years. OP if your goal is to find someone qualified and encourage them to stick around, $18-$20/hour will do it. At $16/hour you're going to have to lower your standards and expect it won't be long until they realize they are being underpaid.

The above troll is not a nanny.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 16:34     Subject: Re:Nanny share help
We pay $22 per hour plus 5 hours overtime, for a share in DC.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 16:31     Subject: Nanny share help
MB here. When I did a nanny share with my SIL, we each paid $14 an hour, which was less an hour than if we'd been paying a nanny for our single children, but the nanny made $28 an hour for two children.

You are trying to pay too little.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 15:48     Subject: Nanny share help
Anonymous wrote:I know many nannies who make $18-20/hr for ONE child. For a qualified nanny to take on a two infant share in Arlington you are looking at $20/hr ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. $22-24/hr will yield better results. If that's too rich for your blood look into daycare.


Stop it. OP's rate is low, but she doesn't need to pay $22/hour to find someone good. There are plenty of shares offering in the $18-$20 range. OP simply needs to be competitive. I say this as a nanny with 5 years of share experience. I started out with no multiples experience and little nanny experience making $16/hour in a share. I stayed there for 4 months, gained some experience, and was offered another share position for $18/hour where I stayed for 3 years. OP if your goal is to find someone qualified and encourage them to stick around, $18-$20/hour will do it. At $16/hour you're going to have to lower your standards and expect it won't be long until they realize they are being underpaid.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 14:52     Subject: Nanny share help
I know many nannies who make $18-20/hr for ONE child. For a qualified nanny to take on a two infant share in Arlington you are looking at $20/hr ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. $22-24/hr will yield better results. If that's too rich for your blood look into daycare.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 12:38     Subject: Nanny share help
Your rate is too low. Good nannies are making that rate for one child/family. A share is a lot of work. You need a nanny that can handle two similarly aged children, AND who has the communication skills to juggle the needs of two families/4 parents and personalities. You do not want someone with limited experience or English skills. You're looking at $18-$20/hour plus OT.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 12:02     Subject: Nanny share help
How old are the babies?
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 11:51     Subject: Nanny share help
Another MB agreeing that your rate is too low. You might get applicants at $18/hr but if you go to $20 you'll be much better positioned to be competitive.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 11:38     Subject: Nanny share help
Anonymous wrote:Greetings!

A good friend and I are looking to start a nanny share in the Arlington area. We're confused on the rates and are wondering what's normal range. Both babies are 2 weeks apart, no special needs and we wanted to pay 16$ an hour so 8$ a piece but aren't finding many applicants. What are we doing wrong please help


MB here, but I believe the going rate for something like this is about $20/hour, with both of your paying $10. $16/hour is very low.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2016 11:33     Subject: Nanny share help
Greetings!

A good friend and I are looking to start a nanny share in the Arlington area. We're confused on the rates and are wondering what's normal range. Both babies are 2 weeks apart, no special needs and we wanted to pay 16$ an hour so 8$ a piece but aren't finding many applicants. What are we doing wrong please help