Life With A Baby - Rates for Nanny Service

Monday, November 01, 2010 10:20 AM

Message # 454636

Tina Marie

Hello all,

Does anyone have an idea of the cost to hire a nanny (full time vs. part time, live-in vs. live-out)?

I know that home day cares can range anywhere from $30- 70 per day depending on the location, but I have no idea what to expect for a nanny. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Tina Marie

Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:34 PM

Reply # 457209 on 454636

Kathy

We pay $1200/month for our live-in nanny, but that's her net pay. We also pay ~$350 per month in remittances (taxes, CPP, EI) and ~$600 per year in WSIB. There are further costs, I suppose, in having another person live and eat in your house but it's impossible to nail down precisely what that amounts to.

When she works beyond her agreed on hours, we pay her ~$10.75/hour for additional work. In theory, that should be taxable, but in practice, we just pay that in cash.

Live-out care is typically more expensive, but I can't offer any specifics although they make at least minimum wage or more per hour

Hope that helps.

Last modified: Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:34 PM | Kathy

Friday, November 05, 2010 1:03 PM

Reply # 457635 on 457209

Tina Marie

Kathy Brizeli wrote: We pay $1200/month for our live-in nanny, but that's her net pay. We also pay ~$350 per month in remittances (taxes, CPP, EI) and ~$600 per year in WSIB. There are further costs, I suppose, in having another person live and eat in your house but it's impossible to nail down precisely what that amounts to.

When she works beyond her agreed on hours, we pay her ~$10.75/hour for additional work. In theory, that should be taxable, but in practice, we just pay that in cash.

Live-out care is typically more expensive, but I can't offer any specifics although they make at least minimum wage or more per hour

Hope that helps.

Thanks so much, Kathy. This is very helpful; I really had no idea what to expect!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 1:34 AM

Reply # 719949 on 457209

Deleted user

Kathy wrote: We pay $1200/month for our live-in nanny, but that's her net pay. We also pay ~$350 per month in remittances (taxes, CPP, EI) and ~$600 per year in WSIB. There are further costs, I suppose, in having another person live and eat in your house but it's impossible to nail down precisely what that amounts to.

When she works beyond her agreed on hours, we pay her ~$10.75/hour for additional work. In theory, that should be taxable, but in practice, we just pay that in cash.

Live-out care is typically more expensive, but I can't offer any specifics although they make at least minimum wage or more per hour

Hope that helps.

hi, would you please kindly advise how can you find a live in nanny? I'm looking for one for my 9 months old baby. but doesn't know where to start looking...

thanks!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:14 PM

Reply # 721345 on 454636

KN

Kathy,

I suggest you look into the Live In Caregiver Program (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-caregiver.asp). I'm currently going through the process of bringing someone in from Hong Kong. She is working as a caregiver there at the moment. You can also go through an agency if you don't have a candidate in mind but you would be paying hefty fees from what I have heard. A friend of mine paid about $8K and the caregiver had to pay $3K out of pocket. They do all the paperwork for you if you don't want to bother doing it yourself.

I found my caregiver through a friend who already has a caregiver. I'm bringing over the caregiver's sister. Reference by word of mouth is best. You'll also want to interview them once you have the candidate's contact. Good luck!

Monday, February 06, 2012 11:24 AM

Reply # 817081 on 454636

Deleted user

Do you know any agencies who helps to do all the paper work for hiring a live-in nanny??

did anyone hear about Diamond nanny agency?

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