I LOVE being a nanny. It is actually a thrill to go to work everday. And although I mainly do this because I enjoy being around children, I also enjoy my paycheck.
Retaining child care providers (CCP) is extremely hard. It's mainly because few families want to pay CCPs what they deserve. Why is it that few people will type at a desk all day for $3-$5 an hour; yet fully expect someone to run after their child, discipline, clean, cook and change diapers for that amount? It's not going to happen. And if it does you'll get someone who:
isn't going to stay long
is illegal
or all of the above.
No matter how cute and cuddly your child is, minimum wage (OR LESS THAN) will not make someone continue to watch them for a long period of time.
Sorry not going to happen.
Your CCP is basically parenting you child for the 40+ hours a week you're going at work. If they aren't worth a decent wage (at least $10 an hour), then you need to find someone else.
This craig's list post says it best:
To those of you looking to hire quality caregivers, please consider the quality of the employee you will receive when you offer anything less than $10.00 per hour per one child. I live in [XXXX] where the cost of living is comparable but slighty less than that of [XXX]. The babysitters (meaning those who do little more than making sure your child is safe, fed and put to bed) earn a minimum of $10.00 per hour. As parents, you all know the demands of childcare. Not to mention, home management care, errands, shopping ,meal prep, laundry, light housekeeeping, pet care, etc. All things that go along with daylight childcare. Please consider those you employ more respectfully so that you may receive a higher grade caregiver for those you love. Sincerely, THE NANNY
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