In the article Does Age Matter in a Nanny? posted by cafemom web site the author says she’s lucky to have her their Grandma watch them when she works.

She says, “I understand that lots of moms feel better going with a seasoned vet, which explains the success of the new company Rent-a-Grandma.” The web site says they place experienced, carefully screened caregivers 50-years old and up. The site boasts that their grandmas don’t text or tweet while they are watching your kids!

According to Business News Daily, the company currently has 40 to 45 women working in the L.A. area working at rates that range between $16 and $23 an hour. The women pay the company an employment fee and/or a percentage of their hourly compensation.

What do you think? Are there benefits to hiring a nanny over 50? Or, are there more benefits to hiring a younger nanny? Or, is the fact the women pay the company a percentage of their compensation more controversial?