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Nanny
Asked by L.L. from Dallas
on April 23, 2010
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Does anyone know a nanny service or recommend someone that would be a nanny that is trusthworthy? I am looking to find a nanny for my daughter who will be roughly 8 o...
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- hello L., I'm a nanny myself but I'm currently working with a family. I've been with Moms Bestfriend since 2000. They have some great nannies. Their # is ###-###-#...
- ctrnanny.com (choose the right nanny) My friend Amie is a hired nanny working for them right now. She is already taken, but CTR nanny will set you up with some...
- I found that nannies4hire.com was a great resource. You can set your parameters and the site will list possible matches in your defined area. You may have to go thro...
Nanny?
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on October 10, 2010
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I am looking into the option of having a nanny care for my children 2-3 days a week in my home. I currently have a 14 month old son, and another child due in January....
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- Are they currently in a daycare? That's where we found ours 15 years ago. There was an older woman in the infant room that I over heard talking about the owner and h...
- www.mothers-helpers.net I used to work for them for many yrs. The woman who runs it is in Ashland. You can call them, and they can have someone out there anytime. ...
- care.com I actually did find a great nanny on craigslist 3 years ago but now I would be afraid to try that route again.
Nanny
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2010
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I am loking for a nanny to take care of my preemie baby who is now 3 months old. Leaving the baby alone at home is a huge thing for me, so I really need to find someon...
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- I was a nanny for almost ten years and only stopped because I had my second child. My best advice is to go through an agency. That way you know that background check...
- DH and I hired the first and only person that we interviewed. She was a referral of another family - and knowing how anal that family is - we trusted them. They use he...
- I know someone who may be looking for a nanny position. Will email later in the day. B.
To Nanny or Not to Nanny?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on May 16, 2011
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I just came back to work after having #3. My kids have always attended a Daycare Center and I’ve been happy with that. The cost for three children, however, is likel...
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- My sister lives in SanFrancisco and has a nanny for her twins. She recently quit her job so she could get rid of the nanny and do it herself. That decision, for her, w...
- Hi A., I was a nanny before I got married. The pay was not what I was making in the executive world but the stress was less and the joy of having kids love on me al...
- I was a nanny for a long time. The kids get one on one care in their own home so they are not having to get shipped out every morning. Nannies normally do some light...
Nanny Advice
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on April 6, 2007
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I am wondering if anyone has a nanny or any expereince with one. My husband and I are researching whether daycare is better for the kids or a nanny. Any advice/stor...
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- E., I have a nanny who is wonderful. If your job is demanding and/or if you have more than one child a nanny can be more economical. Again, do the background checks...
- When we had my daughter I really did not want to take her to daycare, but I compromised with my husband and we did.. I love it, I am so glad that I did. My daughter is...
- I vote for nanny because of the home setting. Plus, with 3 you may find it is also cheaper.
Babysitting Service
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on May 20, 2011
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Hi all,
I am losing my babysitter as she is a senior and is graduating in a couple of weeks followed by plans to move away for college this fall. I've been testing...
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- The last time I used a sitter service they sent this really old, frail lady to sit my then rambunctious toddlers. I could tell she'd be putting them straight to bed. ...
- I used sittercity out of desperation and found a great sitter for my kids. I used her for about 2 years. We loved her! I did install nanny cams as she was here all ...
- We used Caring Hands when my daughter was an infant (5-6 years ago) at the recommendation of a friend. It was hit or miss - some that we really loved and some that we...
Nanny Costs
Asked by A.K. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2010
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Would anyone be willing to share what the approximate going rate for a nanny is? I know it probably varies according to using an agency or private individual but just...
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- It's been over a year since we had a nanny, but her rate for one child was $14/hour.
- I have been a nanny for over ten years, so from experience I can say nothing under $15. an hour will find you a good nanny. Depending on the area the pay ranges from $...
- It really depends on your specific needs. Do you need a nanny from 9-5 M-F or just a few days a week? Maybe M-F, but just for a half-day? We pay our nanny $10 and ...
Nanny Pay
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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We have a nanny working for us in our home and we're debating what to do about days when we don't need her, but she would normally work. (For example, we get a day of...
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- Maybe you could offer her other work on those days? Things you don't like to do or can't find time to do... cleaning out the fridge, weeding the flower beds, ironing ...
- I worked as a nanny in college for two different families. When we encountered these situations they would give me half pay. Or, I would work a half day so they coul...
- I think it's totally up to you. If it were me I would be a sap and pay her a consistant weekly wage no matter how much she worked (although if she went over her expec...
Nanny and Taxes
Asked by S.M. from Denver
on February 1, 2011
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Anyone know how to claim taxes for being a nanny? I am planning on taking care of two children next fall and trying to figure out how the taxes work. I live in Colorado.
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- Don't forget, being an independent contractor you can claim many, many items. If you buy clothes for work, these are deductible. You can claim your mileage to and fro...
- You are an independent contractor. You need to save up to 40% for taxes mattering on how much you make. I don't know how much you are being paid so I can't tell you ...
- scroll down here and she has tax forms that can help: http://www.thedaycarelady.com/form3.htm she answers some child care tax questions as well http://stepbystepc...
Where Do You Look for a Nanny?!
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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A friend of mine who just moved to McKinney from Utah was a nanny for a while in Connecticut. She went on to school and became an estetician and nail tech, but felt l...
