You don't have to be wealthy to hire a nanny!

There seems to be a misconception out there that you must be very wealthy to hire a nanny.
The truth is, if you have 3 or more children (and in some cases 2 or more), hiring a nanny is quite cost effective. 

Look at it this way: In central Iowa, the average cost for childcare is $150 per week per child.  Of course this goes up or down depending upon the ages of the children, various needs, etc.  That's $450 a week for a family with 3 children.  If you take that times 52 weeks, you're paying $23,400 a year.  This doesn't take into account your childcare provider getting sick, your child being sick, or your provider taking a vacation.  Those instances can eat into your personal and vacation time.  Many parents don't have the luxury of being able to take the day off when their child is ill.  They're sent scrambling for a friend, neighbor, or relative to take care of that child. 

Now look at hiring a nanny.   In central Iowa, the average nanny is paid between $400 and $550 a week.  At $450 a week, you're going to spend about $29,000 a year including taxes, worker's compensation insurance, etc. Yes, that's pricier than daycare, but now let's look at how a nanny can save you time, frustration, and money.

You no longer have to worry about getting your kids up in the morning, fed, dressed, teeth brushed, and out the door. 
The nanny will do the children's laundry, change the sheets, and help keep the house tidy. 
No more scrambling for sick care for your children. 
You get to choose who your child spends each day with.  At a daycare center you never know who's going to be caring for your child from day to day.  Also, your child is no longer in competition with 3 to 10 other children for the attention of their caregiver. 
The nanny can run errands (grocery shopping, picking up things you need for the children, etc.). 
You get to choose what your child works on each day with the nanny.  Together you and your nanny can come up with a curriculum to follow so that your child's educational needs are being met.
Your child can go to the zoo, the pool, the park, the library, or a movie; whatever you and your nanny agree on.

Hiring a nanny will offer your child the change to learn, grow, and explore with a caregiver that's focused on them and their well being.

If you have any questions about hiring a nanny or you're interested in finding out more, please feel free to contact me via phone at 515.480.0568 or e-mail: colleen@auniquenanny.com