How much would you pay?

[FunnyFarm]

Hi There, Currently I am running my own daycare and it is going fine, however I have never been so strung out, exhausted and stressed in my life. I feel bad because I end up letting it out on my family (not fair for them ). I am considering going back to my old work and hopefully working from home. I would like to hire a nanny part time to care for my daughter while I work. My daughter is now aprox 19mths and capable of playing well on her own for short periods near me. I also have a son who will be returning to school in September. What would you consider to be a reasonable hourly rate? I live in the Halton region in Ontario. I need to see if it would be financially worth while. Thanks for your input!

[mimi]

I am in Halton as well. Depending where you are in Halton really reflects the price. I knew a 19 yr old who was a f/t nanny and she was paid 12.00 p/hr for two children under 5. Her client lived in Oakville and this was 2 yrs ago.

[torontokids]

what about a home daycare for half days then you have her for nap and a little bit in the afternoon?

[Crayola kiddies]

It would probably be cheaper to put her in daycare a couple days a week or even just for mornings everyday.. She would still get socialization and then she could come home for her nap and you could get a full days work in. Full time daycare in my area is an average of $40/day so if you brought a nanny in for 4 hours its going to run you $48/day going on what the pp said... Plus if your daughter knows your in the house she may want to be with you rather than the nanny and it would be tough listening to her cry for you outside the door

[Crayola kiddies]

Haha Toronto kids we were typing at the same time ...; )

[FunnyFarm]

That would be great, however we only have one car and hubby's hours are not consistent. I really like the idea though! that's why I was thinking for mornings only Thanks!

[Skysue]

What about a Nanny share agreement?

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/r/services-...cation=1700277

[Momof4]

Now please understand that I'm not judging you, but wouldn't it be better to find a way to get your little daughter to be a vital part of the daycare so that you can spend time with her every day and enjoy being her Mom? I understand that you don't feel that way right now, but isn't that part of the reason you have a daycare, so that you can be home with your own children? Can you get your school age son to be your assistant and give him some important jobs to do so he knows you value having him around?

Can you research back through threads on the forum where the caregivers have discussed this subject of getting their own children to behave in the daycare? It sounds like you need to find ways to streamline your days so you are not so stressed and exhausted. You're right, that's not good at all for you or your family. Don't push yourself so hard to be Superwoman! Give yourself a break and find ways to make your life less stressful. Filling up the crockpot at night and turning it on in the morning so your family dinner is ready on time, cutting back on crafting and just going outside all summer is ok, relax yourself while the children sleep at naptime, these are just a few ideas.

[FunnyFarm]

Thanks Momof4 - I know you aren't judging. I do stress myself out about having a clean house all the time- I'm mortified if the parent's come and there are dishes left out. It's just my nature. I'm also in a bit of a difficult situation right now with some not so nice kiddies- makes me think twice about taking anymore/others on. I'm exploring my options right now. We run a pretty predictable schedule through the day that we are all comfortable with. But you are right too- I am doing this so I can raise my children at home And there are days that I can't be Superwoman Thank you again. you have given me some encouragement today.

[kimmills]

Yes, daycare would be a better option for you as well as your child. That way you will also get the time to spend with your kid and they would be benefitted with the environment and upbringing of a daycare that's not possible if you leave it all to a nanny.