ad hoc nanny share - pay issue

[chandellina]

Does anyone have any advice on what the pay should be for the occasional share of our nanny?In this particular instance, the family we previously had a contracted share with has asked if nanny can look after their child along with my two (now nanny's sole job) on a one-off basis for a couple of days next month. They would also like the option of some childcare during school holidays and I am fine with this as our boys are the best of friends.

Our costs since the share dissolved have basically doubled so on one hand I feel like any money should offset our costs. (We may seek another share eventually but not at the moment.) I see that isn't really fair to our nanny though so was thinking maybe split the pay? (roughly half the day's net wage - we pay all her tax.)

This may only happen a few times but I want to have a solid solution for everyone involved.

thanks!

Sounds like they want the convenience of a nanny share without the cost or commitment. There are also potential issues with you becoming a childcare provider in the eyes of the law. I would say no unless I really needed the money, and in that case I would be looking for a family willing to commit to a proper share.

If nanny has 3 kids to look after each kid should pay 1/3rd of gross wages for time that is split. makes it really simple.

Thanks to both of you. It isn't going to be a regular thing, and I don't mind doing them a favour after three years of happy sharing.

In that case I suggest you keep it exactly as that - a favour. Once money starts changing hands it becomes potentially very complicated. For instance in the holidays your nanny could take them all to a theme park (or other age-appropriate activity) paid for by the other family?