https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:09:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1748044 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:52:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1748044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think for me the difference in a nanny versus a babysitter is the consistency of work. A nanny you are agreeing to a set hours and they can count on that income. Versus a babysitter, they are just kinda as needed or on call and often at a premium time (Friday night/weekend). </p> <p>I could I guess see how the rates could vary depending on situation: </p> <p>Babysitter:<br /> - Younger - less money<br /> - Premium Night/weekend hours - more money<br /> - Less experience and responsibilities (watch a movie and put kid to bed) - less money </p> <p>Nanny:<br /> - Age, experience and certifications - more money<br /> - More activities with child and household responsibilities - more money if applicable<br /> - Reliable income because of set hours and/or benefits - less money (in terms of hourly rate). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747859 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:46:49 +0000 MrsTiz 1747859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: yes, holy crap.. looking in the other thread, some of those nannies are getting paid better than I am and getting 10x better benefits! I need to rethink careers!</p> <p>@MrsH: I'd say $10-$11/ hour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747831 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:39:50 +0000 mrs. bird 1747831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: hahahaha, actually it was kind of sad when i realized i'm going back to school and that entry level jobs in the profession i'm looking at take home less than i do when i work full time. people used to tell me to go back and finish my teaching degree all the time, i would respond, 'why? so i can take a pay cut and work more hours? no, thanks!' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747816 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:35:21 +0000 regberadaisy 1747816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: seriously some nannies have better pay &amp; benefits than me!! I don't know what I bothered with a professional college degree! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747811 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:33:16 +0000 mrs. bird 1747811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in addition to the above, it's about a commitment on both your parts, you are promising employment and nanny is promising to work for you- so you expect her to keep that schedule even if something more lucrative came up for a wk and in turn you pay nanny even if you decide to not use her for the time because she is reserving that time for you. there are also perks/benefits involved as a nanny that aren't usually there for babysitters, paid time off, maybe a contribution to health care costs, sometimes other benefits like a gym membership or cell phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747806 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:31:21 +0000 regberadaisy 1747806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I would go $10 at most $11. She doesn't sound like she has the experience worthy of more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747803 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:30:19 +0000 MrsH 1747803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: 21? No child care focused education. Michigan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747795 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:27:21 +0000 MrsTiz 1747795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: How old is she and what state are you in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747767 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:16:05 +0000 MrsH 1747767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: no :) I'm just trying to figure out how much to pay her and apparently i may be mucking up that determination by using the term nanny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747764 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:14:45 +0000 MrsTiz 1747764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: Hmm.. she's right in the middle! I don't know, does she need an official title for something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747731 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:07:25 +0000 MrsH 1747731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: 18 hours a week. A Tuesday and a Wednesday and I work from home on Tuesdays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747723 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:06:26 +0000 MrsTiz 1747723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: How many hours per week? I say babysitter! </p> <p>When I hear "Nanny" I think of a 40 hour a week caregiver. Babysitter is usually infrequent so I don't know what to call her :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747719 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:05:33 +0000 PurplePeony 1747719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Similar to what @MrsTiz: said, but I don't think a nanny necessarily needs to be full-time. For me, a nanny is a regularly scheduled, long-term childcare provider (even if it's only 3 days a week or something like that) while a babysitter is an ad-hoc arrangement. Also, I would expect a nanny to be more educated in early child development and to plan appropriate, enrichment-based activities for my LO. I wouldn't necessarily expect that from a babysitter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747716 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:05:21 +0000 Adira 1747716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: I think it will depend on your expectations - do you want them doing structured activities with your kid or bringing them to play dates or outings? Do you want them do do some dishes and/or laundry why they are there? If so, then I'd say they are doing a nanny job. If you just want them to stay at home with your kid and keep them entertained as much as possible and feed them food that YOU prepare in advanced, etc, then I'd call that a babysitter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747709 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:03:45 +0000 MrsH 1747709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: what about a friend of a friend I want to watch my child for two days a week.</p> <p>Eta: no cooking or cleaning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747704 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:02:47 +0000 MrsTiz 1747704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: yep, exactly. Babysitters are to eat the crap out of your fridge, watch your TV once they put LO to bed. Nannies will teach your LO, take them on outings, clean/cook etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747700 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:01:40 +0000 Adira 1747700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I agree with @MrsTiz: on this. Plus I feel like you might give a nanny more responsibilities, like taking your kid to play dates and classes and having them do your child's laundry and dishes, etc. I wouldn't expect (or want) a babysitter to do those things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747681 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:59:04 +0000 MrsTiz 1747681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Babysitter - "I'm going to dinner &amp; a movie with DH, you'll watch my kid for the evening" or "I'm going to a doctors appointment..watch my kid for 2 hours."</p> <p>Nanny - "I'm going to work 40 hours a week"</p> <p>Short times vs. full time employment..a babysitter is a young person, a family member or friend. A nanny is an adult you hire full time so you can work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nanny-and-babysitter#post-1747644 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:51:25 +0000 MrsH 1747644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for payment advice and I'm not sure I know the difference. <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hourly-nanny-rate-help#post-1747642" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hourly-nanny-rate-help#post-1747642</a> </p>