Here are some tips for traveling with your nanny, for work or family vacation.

Compensation and Benefits NYC-area nannies typically get $100 per night in addition to their usual pay for every hour worked.

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Accommodations and Meals Try to make sure she gets her own private room (separate from the kids), and pay for all of the nanny’s meal costs and entry fees to events she attends while working. You do not have to pay for events and attractions she attends when she’s “off the clock” but you may want to offer to pay for some things as a thank you for traveling.

Work Schedule and Expectations Wheveer possible, discuss travel plans with your nanny before you leave. Let her know about her meals & accommodations and work schedule in advance. Be clear about her job duties during the trip to avoid any misunderstandings while you’re traveling.

Emergency Preparedness Make sure your nanny knows what to do and who to contact if there is an emergency while travling. Set up a communication plan for regular check-ins during the trip.

Downtime and paid “recovery day” We suggest provide your nanny with some downtime each day while traveling if you can. Because traveling is hectic, she will probably appreciate some alone time. Additionally, if return on a Sunday, try to give your nanny a paid recovery day on the Monday after returning home if feasible.