If they can't afford decent outsourcing, one parent should do the work. At least there'll be some essential stability for the children.

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who posts that you could find a good nanny for your three children for 15 an hour is insane! You are looking at a $20 - $25 an hour nanny at least. And as other nannies have written, even at $25, I probably wouldn't accept the position unless you and DH are fantastic employers - respectful, prompt, happy, supportive and appreciative.

Try getting a less expensive nanny and you won't hang on to her for long even if you find her.

I agree with this. Your job is an enormous one that only experienced nannies will be properly equipped for. I'm guessing at only 40 hours a week, the ideal candidates will want at least $24/hr plus a full benefits package.

I get 25/hr for only one.

$20-22/hr.

Where do you live?

MB here in Montgomery County with twin toddlers.

I think you should be prepared to have to pay in the $20-22/hr range, plus a full/attractive benefits package, to get qualified candidates you will feel good about. One thing you should keep in mind is that a 40 hr week might be a little less than a professional nanny is accustomed to working (a 50 hr week is fairly common) so a nanny who would consider a 50 hr a week position at $20 might not find it as feasible for only 40 hrs/week. So that might mean your rate need to be pushed a bit, depending on the level of qualifications you're seeking.

Good luck! I recommend really using your local networks - listservs, religious/community organizations, realtors, work colleagues, etc... to look for word of mouth referrals for nannies.

Anonymous wrote:

Paying too low will bring you unqualified, unprofessional, and uncommited candidates who may not have the experience to handle three crying children. Considering that Shaken Baby Syndrome is most common in babies 6 month and under and most commonly it's the primary caregiver who shakes a baby, you will want someone with enough experience to handle the stress. Please be thoughtful about what you want in a caregiver and pay appropriately.

I charged only $11 an hour for my first nanny job with one 8-month old. At that time I had no experience and no training. The next position I charged $15 for one two year old after three years of experience. Today I charge $22 for two two year olds with five years experience and additional training. If I had attempted to take care of a newborn and two older babies in the beginning, I would have put us all at risk. Today, I would feel comfortable expanding into that responsibility and would expect to be paid at least $25 plus a full benefit package.

Anyone who posts that you could find a good nanny for your three children for 15 an hour is insane! You are looking at a $20 - $25 an hour nanny at least. And as other nannies have written, even at $25, I probably wouldn't accept the position unless you and DH are fantastic employers - respectful, prompt, happy, supportive and appreciative.

Try getting a less expensive nanny and you won't hang on to her for long even if you find her.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello,

My husband and I want to hire a nanny for our 18 months twins and our newborn, 40 hrs a week, how much should we offer?
thanks.

Exactly how old will your newborn be?

Pretty new

Anonymous wrote:Hello,

My husband and I want to hire a nanny for our 18 months twins and our newborn, 40 hrs a week, how much should we offer?
thanks.

Exactly how old will your newborn be?

I am a nanny and have two 24 month old girls and one 5 month old girl, I make $26/hr...I would never take on that much responsibility and work for only $15/hr

$35/hour - You need super nanny.