Nanny

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A nanny's job. A nanny cares for children in the family's home, doing things like feeding them, helping with homework, playing with them, and keeping them safe while parents work or have time away.

Where nannies live. Some nannies live in the family's house full time and are part of the household, while others live somewhere else and come to the house during the day to care for the kids.

Nannies in history. For hundreds of years, nannies were servants in big, wealthy households and reported to the lady of the house, helping raise her children.

Finding a nanny. Today, families can hire nannies through employment agencies that specialize in matching families with caregivers who fit their needs.