The Nanny

The Nanny typically refers to a person employed to care for children in a family's home. The responsibilities of a nanny can vary widely depending on the family's needs and the nanny's skills and experience, but often include:

• Childcare: Providing direct care for children, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and changing diapers (for infants).
• Supervision: Ensuring children's safety and well-being at all times, whether at home or during outings.
• Education and Development: Engaging children in age-appropriate activities that promote their cognitive, social, and emotional development, such as reading, playing games, and facilitating learning.
• Household Tasks: Performing light household tasks related to the children, such as tidying up their play areas, doing laundry, and preparing meals.
• Transportation: Transporting children to and from school, extracurricular activities, and appointments.

The position of a nanny differs from that of a babysitter, who typically provides short-term or occasional childcare. Nannies often have a more significant and ongoing role in a child's life, sometimes becoming a valued member of the family unit. Nannies may live in the family's home (live-in nanny) or live elsewhere (live-out nanny). The employment relationship is typically formalized through a contract outlining responsibilities, work schedule, compensation, and benefits.