Nanny Pay Advice

[mrsann]

With all of the uncertainty around the next few months, DH and I decided to use a nanny vs. daycare for DD (4 months) and post-preschool care for DS1 and DS2.

We are currently working through referrals from friends. One candidate would bring her son (15 months). Her work history primarily had families with 2+ children and two twin families (about 15 years of experience and roughly 2-3 years with most families). Our boys mostly play together and not entertained by me all day. Ideally, I would prefer the second baby to be closer in age to DD.

Has anyone had a similar set up that worked well? Any tips or things to avoid? Also, I know the pay range for nannies in our area; how much generally is discounted for this arrangement?

[twilightmv]

If you're already working with a specific candidate, I'd ask her for her rates and negotiate/go from there. When I used nannies, I posted an ad with my pay range so I already knew respondents would be in my price range. Your situation is a little different. An experienced nanny should be able to communicate their expected pay, and how flexible they are.

[jennistarr1]

i don't know how much less you should offer but i agree it seems like it should be a different scale

the main thing that comes to mind what happens if her child is sick (or your child)