RobinSparkles wrote:Howlin17 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:56 pm
The “meaning” of nanny in the US? As opposed to where? Trust me, this particular woman is a glorified housekeeper turned babysitter. We used to catch glimpses of her in the background which was pretty funny. Especially in the vlogs where the Pervert & Dimwit were pretending like they didn’t have help......liars have to lie.
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British nannies are probably fancier. I didn’t know if anyone calling her not a real nanny were Americans. I see a fancy nanny agency placing ads in one of my networking groups all the time and the qualifications are typically just experience in childcare. Some of the highest paying families want a bachelors degree in education or a bilingual nanny but in general, “nanny” doesn’t have any special background or qualification in my opinion.
Here in the UK, the position of “Nanny” would still require some kind of childcare, if not nannying qualification.
A nanny would usually be a live-in role, with responsibility for all aspects of childcare, although the parents may or may not contribute to that.
Nannies would normally be employed by wealthy families, and occupy a trusted and privileged position within the family. Their utmost discretion would be required at all times, and they would have a contract of employment which would stipulate their role, their salary and the number of hours they work a week, as well as if they are required to travel etc.
An au-pair might be someone young who would look after the children, as well as carrying out housekeeping duties. They would live with family, but get a relatively meagre salary.
Childcare is often carried out by registered childminders who generally look after children in their own homes. Many of these will have a childcare qualification. They are paid.
Childcare provision is also provided in registered day care facilities or day nurseries . Again, staff would normally have or be working towards a childcare qualification.
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