Question: Home Child Care: What is the Role of a Nanny?
Don't ever call a nanny a babysitter; most nannies are much more, and have the experience and child care training to go along with the title. So, what do nannies do and what are their qualifications?
Answer: Nannies are typically trained professional child care providers who live in a family's home. Typical arrangements are for 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day, with weekends off, although these terms are flexible and negotiable. A nanny usually receives room and board, paid vacation, benefits, and receives a salary that ranges from $300 to $1,200 per week. A nanny is considered a domestic employee and pays federal and state (if applicable) income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. The nanny often accompanies a family on trips and vacations to help with child care. Most nannies require an employment contract outlining agreed-to terms and living arrangements.
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