I'm going to be a new mom at the end of this year and I'm trying to figure out how much childcare is going to cost. I live at the beach in New Jersey where a 1 bedroom apartment starts at $1000 a month w/o utilities. I currently rent my rooms for $750 a piece.
I've read elsewhere that I should charge minimum wage minus board but that only comes out to 74 a month! I was thinking somewhere along the lines of $200 a week. It would be M-F from 7:30am to 5:00pm.
Is $200 a week too little? i'm so confused. I've seen postings online for more than $500 a week with free room and board. I just think thats unreasonable for 1 child.
2007-05-19 16:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by Chenille 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I don't want to put my infant in daycare at 3 months old. Its something that I'm sure i will do when the baby gets older though. (I think daycare for a newborn is like 1200 a month)
The nanny wouldn't be paying for food, utilities or the room and I would probably get a car for her to use.
2007-05-19 16:59:43 · update #1
First of all, why do you need a live in nanny? Why not just hire someone to watch the baby those hours you work. Secondly, if she did live there, would she have to pay utilities?
Lastly, $200 a week is what a daycare would charge in Indiana for a newborn. Being a live in, I would say at least $300 a week. Would you be taking taxes out as well?
2007-05-19 16:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is good to plan ahead. I think what you are describing though is not a nanny, but a "mother's help" or housekeeper. A nanny cares for the children only, does not do your cooking and cleaning or go errands for you. I suspect she would want her own shower, at the very least. I'm also wondering how and when she could cook her own meals if she can use the kitchen only when you're not using it. That part is a bit vague. You have also not specified her hours during the week. How long would you expect to employ this person? Also would she be permitted visitors? What about insurance and current Labour Laws? None of this is intended as a criticism but just more food for thought. Good luck.
2016-04-01 11:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a nanny for 2 years. I live in Nebraska so everything is much cheaper here. (yes, I was a live in nanny for 2 children) So since yours is an infant I would say it should be a least an equal. starting out I got paid 292 after taxes a week. When I finished I got paid 334 a week after taxes.
I was also offered a job in New York that was going to pay 475 before taxes and a car to drive., insurance, and retirement plans ( that was for 4 children all under age 10)
2007-05-19 17:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Peggy Pirate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should negotiate the wage and benefits with the potential live in nanny. I would also consider a responsible college student that is maybe taking classes on the weekends, nights, and a couple of on-line classes. You might be able to negotiate a plan for free room and board + a small wage. Housing expenses are a college students biggest burden and you would both be doing each other a huge favor.
2007-05-19 17:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by shemyvonne@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NICHD research shows that even a live-in nanny cannot prevent the terrible toll on children under 3 that comes from separation from mom.
Any more than 10 hours a week separation from mom is devastating to a child under 3, intellectually damaging, physically detrimental, socially impairing, and emotionally destructive.
No matter if daddy, a nanny, or grandma provides the care - the problem is separation from mommy.
So, the cost - the optimal functioning and mental health of your child. Pretty unreasonable price indeed.
If you plan to have a nanny and then discharge her and move your child to a center, you are greatly increasing the risks of damage to your poor baby.
A human infant needs ONE continual caregiver. Any more than that is damaging. Set up a nanny you plan to move one from and you are setting up your child to be severely emotionally damaged.
You need to learn a bit about the attachment needs of children before you make any decisions. So far, your planning seems to reflect an utter lack of information on the needs of infants.
2007-05-19 17:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When my sis in law was getting quotes for a full time live-out nanny for her twins she was quoted $500 per week. And that's in Idaho where you can get a 1 bedroom apartment starting at $350 per month w/o utilities.
My sister has a part time live-out nanny for her twins, and I don't know what she pays but she has a master's degree and she said she only clears $300 per month after she pays her nanny (that's in Seattle).
If you try to cheap out on a nanny you're going to end up getting what you pay for. If $500 is the going rate in your area, then you're going to want to get close to that if you want someone who will treat your child decently.
2007-05-19 16:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1000 dollars
2007-05-20 10:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by Blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say $250 as long as all other expenses are paid for
2007-05-19 17:45:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
daycare your best option...hard to trust a nanny..u will b so worried..and kids r being taken or worse so do the daycare thing please
2007-05-19 16:49:15 · answer #9 · answered by vinnie007 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋