The nanny you want now may be quite different from the one you'll want a year from now. As an employee, a nanny needs enough money to cover expenses and be compensated for education, experience and time. We've found that salaries and benefits for nannies vary widely according to geographic region and a nanny's qualifications and experience. A nanny typically works 40 to 60 hours, five days a week. It's good practice to make sure your nanny has two consecutive days off to allow sufficient time for renewed energy and to avoid burnout.
Most nannies prefer to have weekends off, when possible.
Which usually includes a private room, a private bath, and the use of a car. Since a nanny is an employee, the nanny's employer is also required by federal law to pay the employer's portion of Social Security tax on salary, unemployment taxes and many states require worker's compensation insurance. The International Nanny Association strongly supports the need for specialized training for people who provide in-home child care. The reality is, however, that the tremendous demand for nannies in the United States and other countries has promoted a situation in which many nannies with no formal training are currently working in this field. Many training programs exist for nannies in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.