Anonymous
Post 12/19/2021 14:16     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
One rate. We pay $25 for this type of arrangement in DC NW.
Anonymous
Post 12/19/2021 13:12     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



You’ll get a good nanny for $30 and regular preschool is better for your child than half-day daycare.

But how many nannies have you had, OP? That’s a bit of a red flag.




Unfortunate personal circumstances for one FT, the other FT we let go when we started my oldest in daycare for socialization (she's the type to learn more from her peers), and the current PT will be with us until she finishes grad school.

But sure, it's possible it's us.




I wouldn’t mention you’ve been through three nannies for a preschooler to good nanny candidates, OP, unless directly asked. It doesn’t look good.


Thanks - I’ll keep that in mind. I typically am pretty up front and no one has ever turned down an offer from me (as a household employer or hiring manager) I think because I’m not hiding anything and I’ll pay whatever it takes. Our PT unicorn nanny actually said it’s why she chose us over several other families. Not sure I want someone who doesn’t understand nuance and different circumstances since I can also SAHM.
Anonymous
Post 12/19/2021 12:10     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



You’ll get a good nanny for $30 and regular preschool is better for your child than half-day daycare.

But how many nannies have you had, OP? That’s a bit of a red flag.




Unfortunate personal circumstances for one FT, the other FT we let go when we started my oldest in daycare for socialization (she's the type to learn more from her peers), and the current PT will be with us until she finishes grad school.

But sure, it's possible it's us.




I wouldn’t mention you’ve been through three nannies for a preschooler to good nanny candidates, OP, unless directly asked. It doesn’t look good.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 23:01     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



You’ll get a good nanny for $30 and regular preschool is better for your child than half-day daycare.

But how many nannies have you had, OP? That’s a bit of a red flag.




Unfortunate personal circumstances for one FT, the other FT we let go when we started my oldest in daycare for socialization (she's the type to learn more from her peers), and the current PT will be with us until she finishes grad school.

But sure, it's possible it's us.

Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:30     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



You’ll get a good nanny for $30 and regular preschool is better for your child than half-day daycare.

But how many nannies have you had, OP? That’s a bit of a red flag.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:30     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



Absolutely meal prep for the kids and the kids laundry. Our nanny handles all lunch and daytime snacks for my preschooler and toddler including grocery shopping for them. Never having to think about those meals make it easier for me.


OMG! OP here, and yes, I totally see why one rate if they are doing this much in the off-time; it sounds like a massive help and I'd be so much less stressed. We'll just have to set those expectations when interviewing and hopefully we find someone excellent.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:27     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).



Absolutely meal prep for the kids and the kids laundry. Our nanny handles all lunch and daytime snacks for my preschooler and toddler including grocery shopping for them. Never having to think about those meals make it easier for me.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:23     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:Just read that people's nannies are cleaning toys and organizing the rooms! I have got to up my requirements haha.


A good nanny will do pretty much anything for the child, time permitting. Our nanny even picks up/orders birthday party gifts and wraps them. Huge, huge help for those near constant weekend birthday parties.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:18     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Just read that people's nannies are cleaning toys and organizing the rooms! I have got to up my requirements haha.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:13     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
This makes sense to me, thanks everyone! We wanted to offer $28/hour for the one kid and $35/hour for the second but we'll see what we can get at $30/hour for the entire time - saves me money, anyways, especially because then I'll do a 3 hour preschool type program rather than an 8-3pm daycare. We were thinking the $35/hour and then overtime at that rate would put us in a position to beat out most other families in the DC area but I know people are super wealthy so maybe not.

Also good to know that I can expect meal prep and laundry, esp for the older one - we've never had our nannies do either (hired out meal prep and did laundry ourselves).
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 22:08     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
It's always the two kid rate unless the nanny truly will not do the child's laundry, meal prep, clean their toys, organize their room, be available to pick them up or cover if sick, etc
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 21:39     Subject: Re:Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
You pay the two kid rate the whole time. Having one in daycare part time where the nanny has to pick him up isn’t a plus really. The laundry, clean up, meal prep is still there when the kid isn’t.

Think about it, OP, do you really think anyone good would accept a fluctuating pay rate?
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 21:36     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
Anonymous wrote:We are planning on hiring a nanny when our second arrives (daughter is currently in daycare for socialization purposes with PT nanny picking her up early). Both my husband and I work long, unpredictable hours so we think we want 45-50 hours per week - still deciding on that since we do want to spend at least some time with our kids. We want to offer a rate well above DC industry standard for 2 kids for the time that the nanny has both of them, starting with when the nanny would pick the older one up from daycare early, but to pay a reduced rate (still above DC industry standard for 1 kid) for when the nanny has only the infant. OT would be paid at 1.5X the higher rate.

Is this something that people do often? Or is it just expected you pay the higher rate the whole time?



You pay one hourly rate the whole time. Just average the two.

And never, ever say the term “reduced rate” to any employee ever!
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 21:33     Subject: Re:Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
No. You absolutely pay one rate whether the older kid is there or not. It’s truly insane and way too much work computing otherwise and unfair to the nanny who is still (presumably) doing the older kids laundry, dishes, toy clean up, food prep, etc while he’s in school. Plus the nanny is basically on call for the older kid’s sick days and holidays.

One hourly rate, OP. Trust me on this.
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2021 20:38     Subject: Nanny for 2 kids (but older one will be PT)
We are planning on hiring a nanny when our second arrives (daughter is currently in daycare for socialization purposes with PT nanny picking her up early). Both my husband and I work long, unpredictable hours so we think we want 45-50 hours per week - still deciding on that since we do want to spend at least some time with our kids. We want to offer a rate well above DC industry standard for 2 kids for the time that the nanny has both of them, starting with when the nanny would pick the older one up from daycare early, but to pay a reduced rate (still above DC industry standard for 1 kid) for when the nanny has only the infant. OT would be paid at 1.5X the higher rate.

Is this something that people do often? Or is it just expected you pay the higher rate the whole time?