Nannies
Personal Care and Service
In a private home, the job is daily care plus helping parents meet a child's physical, emotional, and learning needs. Hazards are removed and rules are set so the house stays safe; children are taught to ask an adult before crossing a street and to stay away from unsafe objects. Meals and snacks are prepared, rest and toilet habits are taught, and naps are kept on a schedule. Age-appropriate play, such as reading and arts and crafts, is used to build skills; first aid or CPR is used if needed. It suits people who like one-household care, firm safety habits, and teaching through ordinary routines.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$34'980
Median Wage Market Position
$34'980
What you might do
- Teach children how to stay safe around hazards
- Clear hazards and set house rules for kids
- Guide eating, rest, and toilet habits
- Teach reading, play, and crafts suited to age
- Prepare and serve balanced meals and snacks
- Perform first aid or CPR when needed
Skills that matter
- Hearing what children need and want
- Tracking naps, meals, and habits
- Teaching street and home safety
- Reading children's moods and social cues
- Planning play, reading, and crafts
- Helping parents with daily care questions
AI & the future of this role
In-home childcare rests on physical presence, emotional attunement, and trust that parents place in a real caregiver. Apps might help with schedules or activity ideas, but feeding, soothing, and keeping kids safe still need a person on site.
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