How much does a nanny cost for two kids?
Reviewed September 2026 against the same data that powers Kindred's free calculators.
Not much more than for one. Nannies typically ask a modest per-child bump rather than doubling the rate, so a full-time nanny for two kids in an average-cost area still lands near $45,760 per year in wages. Daycare for an infant and a preschooler runs about $25,250 per year and rises with each child. Two kids is where the nanny option starts winning on price, not just convenience.
The two-kid comparison, average-cost region
- Full-time nanny: around $45,760 per year in wages for the family, whether one child or two, plus a modest per-child premium many nannies ask
- Daycare for two (infant + preschooler, with a typical sibling discount): about $25,250 per year
- Every additional child widens the gap in the nanny's favor
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Figures are regional planning benchmarks, not quotes. Real rates depend on experience, duties, schedule, and your local market.