A: It is important to have a contract or employment agreement before starting a job. If the employer was unable to get to work because in weather conditions but is paid for their time then you should be paid for your time.

It is difficult to anticipate every possible scenario, but it is a good idea to discuss how these situations will be handled before hand. Since you are now bridging this after the fact, the best you can do is ask your employer if you will be paid for the time that you were unable to get to work.

Pat Cascio
Nanny/Employer Expert
4EverythingNanny.com

I get paid $12/hr for 3 hours per day. I’m also 28 years old with a B.A. in English Lit.

A: Dear Nanny,

I would suggest that you research the pay scale for tutors in your area. You have the educational background and experience of a tutor and could and maybe should be offering those services at the appropriate hourly rate..

The time that you are taking to research teaching methods and lesson plans is of value to the parent and the child. Since you have not been hired as a tutor it is probably too late to ask for three plus hours at that rate.

I think it is time to discuss the situation with the parent by explaining your planned program, the time you are spending researching, the challenges that the child presents, and your expected results

Be prepared to tell the parent what a tutor would earn on an hourly rate and then modify that amount according to actual “teaching time” and to the time that you are offering nanny care only. I think if you raise your hourly rate, the parent may object but if you suggest that the parent pay you a weekly “bonus” for the time you are working at home and the time you are working with the child it may seem more reasonable to the parent.

If I were to choose an amount I would probably say an additional $50 to $75 per week for however long the child will need the additional help.

Best wishes,

Pat Cascio
Morningside Nannies

Tis’ the season of the summer nanny search. Parents are beginning to panic about child care arrangements when school lets out and the office doesn’t. It is not too early to start your summer nanny quest? Here are a few tips on getting your child care in line for the summer time.

1. Be very clear about the hours you will need coverage. It is better to get home 15 minutes earlier than you planed than perpetually be 15 minutes later than you agreed on with your summer nanny.

2. Make a list of your requirements. Will you need your nanny to drive? Will you need her to be able to swim? Is a non-smoker imperative?

3. Research an appropriate salary. Offering a too low hourly rate will definitely diminish the number of calls you receive. Many young teachers take on summer nanny positions. You could attract a very qualified candidate who will bring more to the table than “watching” your children, if you are able to offer a competitive salary. Look at other families ads for nannies in your area to gauge the going rate.

4. Post your ad in many places. We partner with Care.com which is an excellent and affordable resource for care providers in your area. Also, place an ad in your local community newspaper. Print flyers. You may even want to contact your child’s school and ask if they have a way to advertise your job opportunity.

5. Interview references and conduct a background check. I don’t care how wonderful your nanny seems. She could be Julie Andrews, Doris Day and Mother Teresa all wrapped up in one. Run a professional background check on your care provider including a Driver’s license check if she or he will be driving with your children in the car.

Remember, your summer nanny may be temporary but she will still be in charge of your child’s care for long hours and many weeks. Be particular about the care you choose. Then relax, and enjoy your summer.

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Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 5:17 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the email, We are so happy that our search for a perfect Nanny for our daughter is Over.
We’ll be paying you $600 per week or $2,400 monthly depends on your choice. But In other for us to secure you for this Job We’ll be sending you upfront payment of $600 Just for us to secure you till we get back from the trip because we don’t want to get back to states and still searching for a nanny for Kathy. Sending you upfront payment of $600 will give us full assurance that you won’t disappoint us. The payment We’ll be sending you is just for us to have you booked down. so please,kindly get back to me with the following details:

Full Name On Check:
Residential address in full:
City:
State:
Zip-code:
Phone number: (cell and home)

If you still have interest in this Job Opportunity Get back to me with the above Info ASAP so we can delete our ads on Craigslist and we can know that our searching for a perfect nanny for our only daughter is Over!!!

We need you for our kids..(NANNYCLASSIFIEDS AD)
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Hello Madam,

My name is Jeffrey Cavins. Am a military personnel with the U.S army and presently in Iraq for peace keeping and also running my own company as the director of the Repair and maintainance Engineering company in city of Berne ,Switzerland.I am a father of two kids with no mother. I saw your ad Seeking for a job but base on experiences and records you had so far,i am willing to give a good caregiver job for infants i may say and am very interested in leaving my kids in your care .I had someone in care of them the last time i went home after my mom died but she moved to Canada to take care of her father. Am urgently in need for a caregiver from 20th of April 2009 .

The kids are very fun loving and very interesting to be with, i would also like for you to very caring and loving with them as you both will enjoy each other. Kindly reply me via my private email below if you are sure to care for them and let me know how much it would cost me.God bless and have a nice day. Thanks and god bless!

jeffbanks_2nv@yahoo.com

I look forward to hear from you soonest,
Thank You,
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Now that the election is over and Congress is looking for ways to stimulate the economy and assist working people, INA encourages you to contact your member of Congress, two Senators and President Obama to urge them to increase the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. This credit has remained at the same low level for seven years, and doesn’t even come close to covering the cost of childcare.

Please write to your members of Congress, Senators and President Obama. You can visit
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If you have questions about INA’s effort, please contact INA Governmental Affairs
Chairperson Bob King, Esq. of Legally Nanny by phone at 714-336-8864 or by email
at info@legallynanny.com.

Hello ,
Thanks for your response concerning the NANNY position. My mum and my sister will be moving back to the States by March 5th and am actually looking for a responsible Nanny that can be taking care of my mum coz she got disability (blind) when my sister is not around my sister will be attending school between the hours of 9:00am to 2:00pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays so I am looking for a nanny that can be available at this times. I believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself a reliable,honest,humble, loyal and good person.She will be arriving on the 19th of Feb. I will prefer if you can make yourself available to meet her at the airport , I am offering you $700 weekly and I will want you to know this is a permanent job. You will make yourself available on the scheduled dates .. I am

presently out of the States

now so I have instructed my Client in the State to

send you a US postal money order

that will cover your first week payment which is $700 and my mum travel expenses from the United Kingdom down to the States all you need do when you receive the money order is to have it cashed deduct your first week payment and then

send the remaining funds to her Travel Agent

in the UK so that they can take care of her travel expenses , Accommodation and any other expenses . The money order can be easily cashed because we don’t want to have any delay. All details regarding her travelling will be provided to you as soon you receive the payment. Get back to me as soon as possible with the following details so that the payment can be mailed out to you ASAP:

(1)Full Name…………….

(2)Mailing Address In Full and Please NO p.o.box……….

(3)Telephone Number Home and Cell……………

(4)Acceptance of my offer ?……….

(5)Your Age……………

(6)Gender……………

Hope to hear from you soonest. Thanks for taking time to read my mail and am looking forward to read your swift response. God Bless You and have a good day.

Best Regards