Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 22:43     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
$24/hr for very experienced nanny.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 19:09     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Good nannies are never cheap.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 13:54     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Oh for god's sake. I live in Kensington and 17:03's answer is perfect. Paying $18-22/hr will give you a great deal of options OP - you will have lots of qualified applicants and many options.

There are tons of nannies in the Montgomery County area w/ experience managing more than one infant. (I have twins and am active in our MoCo parents of multiples group and we all trade nanny references a lot. There are lots of wonderful nannies who would be great for your scenario.)

There are many great things about having a nanny. And as a working mother I can tell you that there are great things about being a working parent also - do not beat yourself up about guilt. Do what works for your family and it will be fine.

Do you know of any of those great nannies who are available?


I know the two that I have hired - both of whom are happily employed. And I know that this kind of information is routinely shared within our group (and with friends/acquaintances of people in the group.)

These kinds of nannies tend to be found through family to family referral, so OP should ask around, use her neighborhood listserv, see if she knows someone w/ multiples who might know of nannies w/ that kind of experience, etc...
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 11:38     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:Oh for god's sake. I live in Kensington and 17:03's answer is perfect. Paying $18-22/hr will give you a great deal of options OP - you will have lots of qualified applicants and many options.

There are tons of nannies in the Montgomery County area w/ experience managing more than one infant. (I have twins and am active in our MoCo parents of multiples group and we all trade nanny references a lot. There are lots of wonderful nannies who would be great for your scenario.)

There are many great things about having a nanny. And as a working mother I can tell you that there are great things about being a working parent also - do not beat yourself up about guilt. Do what works for your family and it will be fine.

Do you know of any of those great nannies who are available?
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 09:49     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:A friend and I are heading back to work around the same time and would like to consider sharing a nanny for our two infants. What's a ballpark range for a monthly rate? Will it be substantially more expensive than a daycare? We're in MD (N Kensington area) if that makes a difference.

So this was four years ago, but we paid $19/hr for two infants in upper NW DC. With taxes, that came to about $1700-1800 a month, which is pretty close to what a daycare center downtown would cost you. Hell, the WB daycare is $2200/month and they have a freaking waitlist.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 09:47     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.


And what would you change about what I posted?

Op, I have decades of study and experience behind me, not to mention children (charges) who have become outstanding adults.

Little children require stability, competence, and lots of love during the first three foundation years. Few nannies are able to provide that. If the affordability isn't there to pay for it, I'd reconsider the availability of a parent or family member or friend.

Most unhelpful advice of the morning. Why don't you suggest they buy a golden toilet too?
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 09:16     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Oh for god's sake. I live in Kensington and 17:03's answer is perfect. Paying $18-22/hr will give you a great deal of options OP - you will have lots of qualified applicants and many options.

There are tons of nannies in the Montgomery County area w/ experience managing more than one infant. (I have twins and am active in our MoCo parents of multiples group and we all trade nanny references a lot. There are lots of wonderful nannies who would be great for your scenario.)

There are many great things about having a nanny. And as a working mother I can tell you that there are great things about being a working parent also - do not beat yourself up about guilt. Do what works for your family and it will be fine.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 09:00     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.


And what would you change about what I posted?

Op, I have decades of study and experience behind me, not to mention children (charges) who have become outstanding adults.

Little children require stability, competence, and lots of love during the first three foundation years. Few nannies are able to provide that. If the affordability isn't there to pay for it, I'd reconsider the availability of a parent or family member or friend.

As to my rates, I would first need to meet with all four parents, and see if the space is suitable to a share arrangement. Many homes are not. I find that many parents don't realize the many inconveniences that come with doing a share. Infant daycare has its own problems.

Becoming parents demands more sacrifice than anything else. I wish you well. Children are the most amazing gift.


This doesn't tell OP what to budget. Again, what would you change about what I posted? Most families aren't going to pay more than $11/hour each for the first year of a share. If you are no longer willing to do shares because you can make more than $22/hour for a single family, good for you, but you aren't helping OP.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 08:26     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.


And what would you change about what I posted?

Op, I have decades of study and experience behind me, not to mention children (charges) who have become outstanding adults.

Little children require stability, competence, and lots of love during the first three foundation years. Few nannies are able to provide that. If the affordability isn't there to pay for it, I'd reconsider the availability of a parent or family member or friend.

As to my rates, I would first need to meet with all four parents, and see if the space is suitable to a share arrangement. Many homes are not. I find that many parents don't realize the many inconveniences that come with doing a share. Infant daycare has its own problems.

Becoming parents demands more sacrifice than anything else. I wish you well. Children are the most amazing gift.



Thank you for the reply. If my job allowed me to take off 6 mo or a year I totally would. Certainly wish we had family in the area but don't unfortunately. I already have a guilty feeling of dread about going back to work but completely leaving the workforce isn't an option.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 05:50     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.


And what would you change about what I posted?

Op, I have decades of study and experience behind me, not to mention children (charges) who have become outstanding adults.

Little children require stability, competence, and lots of love during the first three foundation years. Few nannies are able to provide that. If the affordability isn't there to pay for it, I'd reconsider the availability of a parent or family member or friend.

As to my rates, I would first need to meet with all four parents, and see if the space is suitable to a share arrangement. Many homes are not. I find that many parents don't realize the many inconveniences that come with doing a share. Infant daycare has its own problems.

Becoming parents demands more sacrifice than anything else. I wish you well. Children are the most amazing gift.

Anonymous
Post 03/02/2016 03:22     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.


And what would you change about what I posted?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2016 18:23     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
Anonymous wrote:$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.

How many shares have you worked?? None.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2016 17:03     Subject: Re:Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
$9-11 per hour per family. You need to budget for OT, unemployment, worker's comp, and taxes. Daycare is cheaper than a nanny share, but child:adult ratio is lower and level of care is better. With a nanny share, the kids can be kept more isolated while infants (so that their immune systems can have time to grow stronger), then you have socialization and activities as they get older. All the way around, best of all worlds.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2016 15:22     Subject: Approximate rate for nanny in MD burbs
A friend and I are heading back to work around the same time and would like to consider sharing a nanny for our two infants. What's a ballpark range for a monthly rate? Will it be substantially more expensive than a daycare? We're in MD (N Kensington area) if that makes a difference.