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Hiring nanny/babysitter?

AshSturgisAshSturgis member
in May 2015 Moms
Hi all,
So I work full time right now and also PRN at another rehab facility. I make much more at my PRN job obviously because it's on call and no benefits etc. Well it just so happened that my PRN positions offered me a regular part time position after the baby comes with no decrease in pay! So I will be quitting my full time job after baby and be able to work half the hours while making the same amount of money. I'm very excited about this.

My question is: Since I won't be working full time we are looking into just hiring a babysitter to cover a few hours a day or maybe even a few hours a week. I can work my part time schedule nights and weekends if needed and hubby can be home. But as a therapist I still work off caseload, so somedays/weeks may be more than others. I just am not sure which is the best / most financial way to do child care with this situation. My DD will be starting kindergarten and has always been in full time daycare so I have never hired someone directly. Just wondering what has worked well for you ladies (like what is nanny sharing? ).

Any ideas would be helpful!

Thanks!
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Re: Hiring nanny/babysitter?

  • beasegbeaseg member
    I would try to find a local stay at home mom that watches kids in her home. I live in a nice suburb outside of DG and several of my friends do this. They are not licensed. BUT they are moms who are very loving and competent. Some days, they have 2 kids and some days they have 5! And GOOD LORD I'd be DEAD if I had to watch 5 kids at once. But they do it, and they love it! And the kids all love it, too. They get to either play with kids their own age or help take care of "babies". It's also typically great for last minute. But even with this, I'd suggest you find two. Maybe another option can be an older, retired lady that would be available for more on-call type things?

    These two options will be cheaper than most, as usually a nanny requires a guarantee on the number of hours she will work/week (so she can know how much $$ she will make each month). The same goes with a nanny share. And daycares typically don't allow in drop in cases, or if they do- they cap it at like 5/month. At least, this is typical for my area.

    In my area, dropping off your baby for a full day at a home day care like above would run about $55 for a 10 hour day. 

    PS- So jealous of your awesome new schedule!! Very very cool!
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  • gkrenzelgkrenzel member
    I've heard of nanny sharing, don't know enough that I would be able to explain though..sorry! I have worked as a nanny many times; when this LO comes I will possibly be looking for part-time care job that I can bring her with to. If there is someone in your area who is looking for a similar situation.
    Out of high school I travelled a bit as a an Au pair, a live-in nanny. I went to New Zealand for the year, it was a wonderful experience. It doesn't end up being too expensive, I was paid $250 (they subtracted room and board). I went more for the experience so that didn't bother me. If you have an extra room and are willing to have a live-in that could work! The down side is not being able to meet in person beforehand if you hire overseas, but I did a background check (for both me and family) and multiple Skype sessions before I went.
    Sorry if post is a bit confusing...just woke up on Saturday morning and I tend to ramble....
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  • jmorneau09jmorneau09 member
    I agree with finding someone close to you who does in home care. We found this for our first and it has turned out to be the best thing ever for him. He has created amazing relationships with the other kiddos that go, there are way less kids than would be in a public daycare, and he calls her Grammy because it's literally like going to grandma's house. In home care is just a more personal experience for your child, often cheaper, and you will likely have an easier time finding someone who is flexible will work with your schedule. Good luck and congrats on the more permanent position!
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  • jrosen1009jrosen1009 member
    I do t usually post, but thought I have relevant experience to share. I work as a prn SLP three days a week and I found that paying for full time daycare in my area is cheaper than a part time nanny. Also gives you the flexibility to actually work prn, which benefits the employer. I essentially have childcare available to me Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:30pm, so I can have a flexible schedule. At $15/hr for a nanny in my area, I save money and have more flexibility.
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