Does anyone have any experience with a live in, a nanny I guess you would call it for lack of a better word. A little background- i have two school age children and during school year they are not in daycare as their father and I work it out to get kids on and off the bus. However during the summer they would need care- and at $250 a week for them to go to daycare - that's not including lunches , field trips, etc plus a toddler in daycare I am looking into alternatives. I would consider having someone live in our basement and provide childcare but not sure of how this would work? Would it be reasonable for them to provide care in exchange for us providing them free housing, no electric etc. We would only expect a m-f type thing, maybe a very occasional weekend night. Of course we would have to be firm on rules as I would not want parties, unknown guests at the house etc. I guess that's the thing that scares me is not knowing someone and trusting them around kids. There would definitely be background checks but...just thinking out loud. I wish we could buy a grandmother hehe who could do steps. Let me know what you all think and any suggestions. On another note if we just got someone to do m-f during the summer and not live with us what would you recommend for pay. It would be roughly 8-4 with every other Friday off.
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Kain99
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Hire a VERY UGLY Nanny. You're welcome.
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Elle
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If you have a basement apartment set up I would rent it out and use that money to pay for childcare elsewhere. You would need to have a very detailed contract that spelled out everything you can think of and even stuff that you can't b/c while you would be providing lodging you would not be paying an income to this person.
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Wait, why am I laughing? That's actually very good advice! 
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Believe it or not I already mentioned the "ugly" part while first discussing this. OK On to the more reasonable option of just having someone come m-f what do you think a fair wage would be? I would not expect them to be in front of tv all day but I also wouldn't expect this person to do any household duties or baths etc. I would expect kids to get outside play time, maybe some craft or story time...basically a reliable babysitter. Seems like daycare costs are outrageous yet when you break it down you're not paying more than $4 an hour...hmmm guess maybe it's back to the daycare center...
Believe it or not I already mentioned the "ugly" part while first discussing this. OK On to the more reasonable option of just having someone come m-f what do you think a fair wage would be? I would not expect them to be in front of tv all day but I also wouldn't expect this person to do any household duties or baths etc. I would expect kids to get outside play time, maybe some craft or story time...basically a reliable babysitter. Seems like daycare costs are outrageous yet when you break it down you're not paying more than $4 an hour...hmmm guess maybe it's back to the daycare center...
does anyone have any suggestions on costs. How about a teacher that doesn't work over summer? Or do you know any college students looking for this type of work? Unfortunatley I don't have family in this area like it seems everyone else does. Most times though, I think that's a good thing.
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does anyone have any suggestions on costs. How about a teacher that doesn't work over summer? Or do you know any college students looking for this type of work? Unfortunatley I don't have family in this area like it seems everyone else does. Most times though, I think that's a good thing.
I wish I could offer a suggestion but we haven't lived here long enough to really know what the going rates are. We're in the same boat as you - no family in the area so when we need a babysitter in the future, we're going to have to find someone we can trust.
I don't know that a teacher would work for less than what you'd pay for daycare. As for college students that may be your best bet but again, I have no idea how much they'll work for. Also keep in mind that if you have anyone come to your house, you'll always need a backup plan because if they can't make it for the day you're out of luck. I'm surprised none of the parents have chimed in yet. Hopefully they will soon and I wish you luck.
I'm surprised more people haven't chimed in too. I was hoping someone knew of an older or more "experienced" person who might do this. We almost need a "rent a grandma" type thing- for example if kids are sick or schools are closed, they could come to our house and watch kids. I figure with all the people out of work this would be possible. But guess since it's so unreliable as far as when someoneo might need them guess its not....between school closures,delays and sick kids my husband and I have missed just about this entire week of work. Frustrating but as parents we gotta do what we gotta do.
misshelper
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Ugly people need love too.
SPF001
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If issues like sick kids or unplanned days off come up we can always use one of the in-home daycares up the street if they have space. The bad thing is they charge $75 per kid per day. With our 2 kids we usually take off or if work is busy try and do half days. One goes in the morning and switches off around lunch.
Summer time the boys go to camp on base. At least they are outside doing something and not watching tv or playing video games.
Summer time the boys go to camp on base. At least they are outside doing something and not watching tv or playing video games.
watercolor
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Ok. I will chime in.. because I am a nanny. I am not a live in. I am a live out- and still do the sked you are looking for (not for hire sorry. LOL). Anyway. There are 2 ways you can do cost. Here are the options (now remember base this on a live out)
Let me ask you a few questions:
-How many hours are you looking a week (30? 50?)
-How much is "occasional" weekend days
-Are you willing to pay overtime if you are late on a weekday
-What are you expecting nanny to do in your home?
-What are your expectations for a daily routine?
-Do they absolutely have to live in?
-Do you want him/her to school/tutor over the summer to prepare for the next year?
Option 1: You could pay her/him weekly plus mileage (that is gas with reciepts) for EVERYWHERE they take your kids during the summer. Including any fee's for the places they go (IE: water park, pool, library specialties, mcdonalds, muesums, metro tickets, etc) plus salary.
Option 2: Pay her/him normal weekly salary but at a higher pay- which will include the mileage. But you will still have to pay out of pocket for any excursions that they may take.
As far as the occasional weekend days- be prepared to pay as a normal sitter and not include that in your salary for a nanny. Such as, I have my salary- but if I am a "babysitter" for them- I get paid 4-8 dollars more than what I make.
I live out- and still work 45+ hours per week arriving at the home at a designated time EVERY morning- and then leave at a designated time. (if I am not working overtime.)
YOU MUST have a contract though- as it protects you as much as a nanny. As far as the "freak" aspect- run a background check on the person and ask that they get fingerprinted (you should pay for this- its 5 bucks). You are welcomed to look at mine- and play around with it.
(before anyone asks... I am on vacation right now.
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Let me ask you a few questions:
-How many hours are you looking a week (30? 50?)
-How much is "occasional" weekend days
-Are you willing to pay overtime if you are late on a weekday
-What are you expecting nanny to do in your home?
-What are your expectations for a daily routine?
-Do they absolutely have to live in?
-Do you want him/her to school/tutor over the summer to prepare for the next year?
Option 1: You could pay her/him weekly plus mileage (that is gas with reciepts) for EVERYWHERE they take your kids during the summer. Including any fee's for the places they go (IE: water park, pool, library specialties, mcdonalds, muesums, metro tickets, etc) plus salary.
Option 2: Pay her/him normal weekly salary but at a higher pay- which will include the mileage. But you will still have to pay out of pocket for any excursions that they may take.
As far as the occasional weekend days- be prepared to pay as a normal sitter and not include that in your salary for a nanny. Such as, I have my salary- but if I am a "babysitter" for them- I get paid 4-8 dollars more than what I make.
I live out- and still work 45+ hours per week arriving at the home at a designated time EVERY morning- and then leave at a designated time. (if I am not working overtime.)
YOU MUST have a contract though- as it protects you as much as a nanny. As far as the "freak" aspect- run a background check on the person and ask that they get fingerprinted (you should pay for this- its 5 bucks). You are welcomed to look at mine- and play around with it.
(before anyone asks... I am on vacation right now.
)