https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 00:47:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-gas-reimbursement#post-2610253 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:59:13 +0000 PinkElephant 2610253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is awesome! Our nanny never drove, so we didn't do gas....but honestly, it sounds like she's someone you like and trust, so I'd just discuss it with her. Go in with an idea of what you think is fair - maybe base your idea on a quick rough calculation of the # of extra miles you think she drives per week due to activities, the cost of gas per gallon, and the (very rough average) miles per gallon her type of vehicle gets. And then I'd round up to an amount that is easy to pay ($0/5 increment) for goodwill - if you want to add in a bit to allow her to purchase treats/conveniences while they're out, I'd say that's fine, too. We always did treats/snacks/etc. through a petty cash envelope and asked for receipts. It wasn't about lack of trust with the money, just about me wanting to know where they were going/what they were doing without having to grill the nanny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-gas-reimbursement#post-2610252 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:56:55 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2610252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a nanny but used to be one and agree with @gentlelunette! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-gas-reimbursement#post-2610247 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:38:37 +0000 gentlelunette 2610247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a nanny, but I would think tacking on a set amount each week and acknowledging that it's to help cover the cost of her gas would be sufficient. Some weeks, she'll come out on top and others you will and it'll probably all even out in the wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-gas-reimbursement#post-2610242 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:24:32 +0000 macintosh 2610242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our (totally awesome) part time nanny is working 25 hours per week now instead of 15. It's great because she's been taking him out to the forest preserve, library, etc. I was wondering how I should reimburse her for driving him around. </p> <p>My mom suggested giving her a little cash to get a treat while they are out. I'm wondering what others do. Tracking mileage seems like a hassle. I'm thinking I'll just give her a set amount each week (she definitely deserves a little bonus!). </p>