So What Exactly Does a Nanny Do?

The basic responsibilities of a nanny are pretty straightforward – quality childcare and child-related duties. But many families are expanding that basic description to include additional responsibilities to more fully meet their individual needs. Keep in mind when developing your job description that no one person can do it all. Make sure the things that are most important to you are at the top of your nanny’s responsibility list. Quality Childcare: The Top Priority A nanny’s … [Read more...]

What’s the Difference Between a Nanny and a Babysitter?

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There’s a definite difference between the two but it isn’t easily defined. Like many things in the nanny world, the lines are blurred. My official answer is a babysitter provides custodial care, keeping a child safe and entertained. A nanny provides care for the whole child, nurturing the child’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. I know…that doesn’t do much to clear up the confusion between the two. The problem is the difference is often hard to see because on … [Read more...]


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