Anonymous
05/24/2018 15:33
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Anonymous wrote:Op here. Thanks for the replies! We are starting our search and our hope is to find a nanny. We were thinking somewhere in the range of $20-23 for one infant. We don’t expect anything outside of duties for the baby - take care of him, do his laundry 1-2 times a week, put dirty bottle in dishwasher, keep nursery tidy, restock baby supplies when getting low, possible make homemade baby food, etc. Our focus is to have a nanny who has at least 5 years experience ( having a degree isn’t all that important to us) and will make him the main focus. We don’t want a babysitter, we want a nanny who will love him, treat him as their own or an aunt/nephew relationship, help us work on his development, research activities in the neighborhood, help guide us through sleep training and schedules, etc. We feel that a nanny have a stable, verifiable income is important for not only her, but us. We will do everything through a payroll system, and offer benefits - guaranteed hours, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, provide lunch, etc. I was a nanny for 5 years in my twenties, and important it is to treat your nanny well.
You should be able to find someone for around $20 for that. $30 for that position is too much! Keep in mind, the type of nannies making those comments on DCUM are different than the general nanny pool. You can still find a great nanny for under $25 an hour.
Anonymous
05/21/2018 17:14
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Op here. We ideally would like a nanny, but I’ve read some of the threads on here with nannies requesting $30 an hour. We are originally from the Midwest, but moved to VA, with an HHI of $350k.
OP, our HHI is $400K and we pay our nanny $25/hour plus $200/month for an IRA (it would have been for healthcare but she has it through her husband) plus $50/month for cell phone stipend plus $150/month for gas. $30/hour may include some of those things if they calculate it differently, I don't know. I wouldn't aim to pay less than $20/hour but I also wouldn't think you'd need to start at $30.
PP here. OP I saw that you were looking for a nanny for an infant. We didn't include the gas until our children were older and she was driving them more places.
Anonymous
05/21/2018 17:12
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Anonymous wrote:Op here. We ideally would like a nanny, but I’ve read some of the threads on here with nannies requesting $30 an hour. We are originally from the Midwest, but moved to VA, with an HHI of $350k.
OP, our HHI is $400K and we pay our nanny $25/hour plus $200/month for an IRA (it would have been for healthcare but she has it through her husband) plus $50/month for cell phone stipend plus $150/month for gas. $30/hour may include some of those things if they calculate it differently, I don't know. I wouldn't aim to pay less than $20/hour but I also wouldn't think you'd need to start at $30.
Anonymous
05/19/2018 18:41
Subject: How Much To Afford A Nanny?
You can easily find a nanny $15.
Anonymous
05/19/2018 13:20
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Anonymous wrote:Op here. Thanks for the replies! We are starting our search and our hope is to find a nanny. We were thinking somewhere in the range of $20-23 for one infant. We don’t expect anything outside of duties for the baby - take care of him, do his laundry 1-2 times a week, put dirty bottle in dishwasher, keep nursery tidy, restock baby supplies when getting low, possible make homemade baby food, etc. Our focus is to have a nanny who has at least 5 years experience ( having a degree isn’t all that important to us) and will make him the main focus. We don’t want a babysitter, we want a nanny who will love him, treat him as their own or an aunt/nephew relationship, help us work on his development, research activities in the neighborhood, help guide us through sleep training and schedules, etc. We feel that a nanny have a stable, verifiable income is important for not only her, but us. We will do everything through a payroll system, and offer benefits - guaranteed hours, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, provide lunch, etc. I was a nanny for 5 years in my twenties, and important it is to treat your nanny well.
I think you are in good shape, OP, and will get a good nanny. I would talk to her about doing narration for the newborn (I was shocked at my baby's receptive communication at four months old from narration) and read to the baby from birth.
Anonymous
05/19/2018 11:27
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Op here. Thanks for the replies! We are starting our search and our hope is to find a nanny. We were thinking somewhere in the range of $20-23 for one infant. We don’t expect anything outside of duties for the baby - take care of him, do his laundry 1-2 times a week, put dirty bottle in dishwasher, keep nursery tidy, restock baby supplies when getting low, possible make homemade baby food, etc. Our focus is to have a nanny who has at least 5 years experience ( having a degree isn’t all that important to us) and will make him the main focus. We don’t want a babysitter, we want a nanny who will love him, treat him as their own or an aunt/nephew relationship, help us work on his development, research activities in the neighborhood, help guide us through sleep training and schedules, etc. We feel that a nanny have a stable, verifiable income is important for not only her, but us. We will do everything through a payroll system, and offer benefits - guaranteed hours, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, provide lunch, etc. I was a nanny for 5 years in my twenties, and important it is to treat your nanny well.
Anonymous
05/19/2018 10:47
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
We hired a wonderful nanny for $22 and hour who had a masters degree in the arts. She is still a very important part of my son's life and a dear family friend. DH was in graduate school at the time and I was earning $156 a year. We dipped into savings to pay for her.
The first three years are the most important in a child's life. Our nanny was engaged and talked to DS all the time. She read to him, found every free story time and class in our neighborhood, took him on playdates with other kids and potty trained him early. When he started preschool/daycare at three years old, he was way ahead of his classmates and so well-adjusted and secure. Nanny still sees him every week.
The first three years are the most important in a child's life. Our nanny was engaged and talked to DS all the time. She read to him, found every free story time and class in our neighborhood, took him on playdates with other kids and potty trained him early. When he started preschool/daycare at three years old, he was way ahead of his classmates and so well-adjusted and secure. Nanny still sees him every week.
Anonymous
05/19/2018 10:40
Subject: Re:How Much To Afford A Nanny?
Anonymous wrote:Op here. We ideally would like a nanny, but I’ve read some of the threads on here with nannies requesting $30 an hour. We are originally from the Midwest, but moved to VA, with an HHI of $350k.
A nanny with a college education and teaching experience could ask $30 an hour. You are most likely going to find a good nanny within the $20 to $30 range.