the right choice starts with the right information
The A to Z Nanny Contract comes in a Do-It-Yourself version and a Do-It-For-Me version. The Do-It-Yourself version allows you to immediately download the guidebook, template and appendix sheets, letting you quickly and easily customize your contract. The Do-It-For-Me version is even easier. With a 15 or 30 minute phone call I’ll pull together your information then create your custom contract and get it to you within 48 hours. Don’t worry if you’re unsure about anything. I’ll … [Read more...]
To decide if you can afford a nanny, it’s important to not just look at the hourly rate but to look at all the costs involved in hiring and employing a quality caregiver. Here I’ve outline the expenses you should consider and when possible, I’ve given you a rough estimate of what they’ll cost. Wages It’s not the only expense involved but it’s by far the largest. To get a better idea of what your area’s average wage is, call a few local placement agencies or your … [Read more...]
Download the PDF version of this page here! This e-guide outlines the legal and tax issues associated with being a nanny employer. It’s not meant to substitute for professional legal or tax advice but it does give you a great overview of the issues you need to be aware of. If you’d like more information or are interested in having a nanny tax specialist handle all your tax issues, check out Breedlove and Associates or HomeWork Solutions. Both are great companies, provide … [Read more...]
When the kids go to school, either for a few hours in the mornings or for a full day, should the nanny get paid for that time? If you have a full-time (or even a part-time) nanny and want to keep her, the simple answer is yes. Nannies depend on a set, regular paycheck to meet their bills and reach their financial goals. This means your nanny needs a guaranteed amount of money coming in each week. Also, a nanny’s schedule (and wages) reflect the time she needs to be available to work, … [Read more...]
In general, nanny care is the most expensive childcare option. (Although if you have two or more kids and live in a high cost area, it’s often cheaper than group care.) To help you decide if you can afford a nanny, it’s important to not just look at the hourly rate but to look at all the costs involved in hiring and employer a quality caregiver. Here I’ve outline the expenses you should consider and when possible, I’ve given you a rough estimate of what they’ll cost. My … [Read more...]
With all the press the Domestic Worker’s Rights bills are getting these days, there’s a lot of misinformation going around about what wage protection a nanny currently does and does not have. It’s been quoted in countless articles that the NY Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights was the first bill to give nannies wage protection. That’s simply not true. New York nannies, both live-in and live-out, have been entitled to minimum and overtime wages for years. Long before any domestic … [Read more...]
I’m asked this question surprisingly often. Parents want to know if they can hire a great nanny for a low wage. It isn’t a simple yes or no question. I always need more details about their definition of “low wage” because that term means different things to different people. Kinda like the term “light housekeeping”. The earning range for nannies is huge. Entry level caregivers in the Midwest can expect to start out at $10 to $12 an hour. Experienced nannies in large metropolitan … [Read more...]
There aren’t any cut and dry rules that tell you this job equals this hourly rate. It would be a lot easier on parents and nannies if there were. So where do you start when you’re determining what your wage should be? The best place is to talk to some of the local agencies in your area and your local nanny support group leaders. They can give you a feel for what the typical salary or hourly wage is. Then look at the details of your job description – what you offer and what you need … [Read more...]
