Nanny

A nanny takes care of children in the children's own home, so they get to know one family really well. On a normal day, a nanny might make breakfast, walk the kids to school or the park, and set out paints or building blocks for playtime. For example, if two brothers both want the same toy, the nanny helps them take turns and find kind words. A worker at a daycare center looks after many children in one big room, but a nanny knows each child's favorite snack, song and game.

Because a nanny spends time with the same children day after day, the children feel safe and comfortable with them. Along the way they learn little things: how to tie their shoes, how to count the steps on the walk, or how to try a new vegetable. A nanny also shares the day's funny moments and new skills with the family, so everyone feels part of it. It is a way of taking care of children and helping them learn, right where they live.