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A '''nanny''' is a person who looks after the child or children of one family in the child's home. Modern nannies may live in or out, like other [[domestic worker]]s, depending on their circumstances and those of their employers. The traditional nanny was a servant in a large household and reported directly to the lady of the house. A [[governess]], in contrast to a nanny, concentrated on [[teaching]] and training children.
==History==
In the 19th and early 20th century, the position was usually known as a "nurse", and was, as for many [[childcare]] jobs, invariably female. In a [[great house]] the nurse ran her own domain, a suite of rooms called the [[Nursery (room)|nursery]], supported by at least one assistant, known as a [[nursemaid]] (or nurserymaid). Because of their role in child care, nannies were somewhat more indulged than [[junior servant]]s. Nannies may have remained in the employment of the same [[aristocrat]]ic family for years, looking after successive generations of children.
==Nannies today==
Today, although many families use the modern version of a nanny [[child care]], the classic more historic version from times past is rare. [[Uniform]] may still be worn in some cases, but a respectful standard of dress is more common today. [[Employee benefit|Perks of the job]] may include a [[Secondary suite|nanny flat]] and a car. Some nannies are highly trained, e.g. at [[Norland College]], but there is no restriction on the use of the word however, so education, training, and experience varies greatly.
===Tasks===
A nanny may perform tasks such as:
* Providing childcare during the hours agreed upon with the employing family
* Supporting the physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual development of children
* Protecting children from harm and ensuring that they have a safe environment
* Preparing appetizing and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks
* Maintaining good communication with the parents, informing them of each child's development and concerns
* Maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of the house as affected by the children
===Demographic===
Typically, women in their 20s to 60's take up employment as nannies. Some are younger, though normally younger workers are [[nursemaid]]s or [[au pair]]s rather than nannies in the traditional use of the term.
A few positions are filled by men; the term ''manny'' is sometimes used for a male nanny, especially in the US and the UK [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article627118.ece].
==Associations==
There are a number of national and international professional associations representing nannies and nanny agencies. The International Nanny Association (INA) was founded in 1985. INA is a non-profit organization which provides an educational association for nannies with placement, employment, and professional support. The Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies (APNA) was founded in 1993. It is a non-profit organization that promotes professionalism in the nanny placement industry.
==Childminding==
In the United Kingdom, [[OFSTED]] define a '''childminder''' as someone who "provide[s] care for children under eight years of age, for more than two hours each day, on domestic premises, for reward."<ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.1c8478149b4a6342502b011069f034a0/?event=searchByProviderType&maxResultPerPage=10¤tPage=1&sortOrder=1&providerCategoryID=1 OFSTED page on Childminders, includes assessment reports]</ref> Childminding differs from nannying in that a nanny goes to the house of the child in order to care for it; childminders look after the child in the childminder's own home. The childminder and their house are both carefully assessed by OFSTED, with an inspection taking place every three years.
==Notable nannies==
*[[Josephine Bakhita|St Josephine Bakhita]] (1869—1947), a black slave who worked as a nanny and later became a [[Roman Catholic]] [[saint]]
*[[Charlotte Bill]] (c. 1875—1965), known as '''Lalla''', nanny of [[Prince John of the United Kingdom|Prince John]], son of [[George V of the United Kingdom|King George V]] from 1905 until 1919, featured in the film ''[[The Lost Prince]]''
*[[Marion Crawford]] [[Royal Victorian Order|CVO]] (1909—1988), known as '''Crawfie''', nanny of the future [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II]] and [[Princess Margaret]]
*[[Margaretta Eagar]] (1863—1936), nanny to the four daughters of [[Nicholas II of Russia|Tsar Nicholas II]]
*[[Tiggy Legge-Bourke]] [[Royal Victorian Order|MVO]] (born 1965), nanny to [[Prince William of Wales]] and his brother [[Prince Henry of Wales|Prince Harry]]
*[[Jo Frost]] nanny who hosted a successful televison programme, [[Supernanny]] in the UK and US, showing parents techniques to help with unruly children
==Fictional representations==
In a class of her own is [[Mary Poppins (character)|Mary Poppins]], from [[P. L. Travers]]'s [[children's literature]] series set in [[Edwardian era|Edwardian]] London.
==="Mannies"===
*[[Tony Danza]] in [[Who's the Boss]]
*[[Hulk Hogan]] in the movie ''[[Mr. Nanny]]''
*''[[Mrs. Doubtfire]]''
*''[[The Manny Files]]''
*Angus Partridge in ''[[The L Word]]''
*[[Vin Diesel]] in ''[[The Pacifier]]''
*[[Scott Baio]] in ''[[Charles in Charge]]''
===Women===
* [[Nanny McPhee]]
* [[Fran Fine]], played by [[Fran Drescher]] in ''[[The Nanny (television)|The Nanny]]''
* The [[BBC]] television drama series (1981- 1983), ''Nanny'', starred [[Wendy Craig]]
* Phoebe Figalily in the [[United States|U.S.]] sitcom ''[[Nanny and the Professor]]'' which starred [[Juliet Mills]] and [[Richard Long (actor)|Richard Long]]
* Nanny on ''[[Muppet Babies]]''
* [[Peyton Flanders/Mrs. Mott]] in ''[[The Hand That Rocks The Cradle]]''
* [[Mrs. Baylock]] in ''[[The Omen]]'' ([[1976]])
* ''[[The Nanny Diaries]]''
* Nanny in ''[[Eloise (books)|Eloise]]''
==Television==
Many television programs feature real nannies, many of which help parents discipline children.
* [[Supernanny]]
* [[Nanny 911]]
==See also==
*[[Nanny State]]
*[[Governess]]
*[[Au pair]]
*[[Nursemaid]], an assistant to a nanny
*[[Chaperon]], one who accompanies teenagers and young adults to social events
*[[Wet nurse|Wet-nurse]], a woman who breastfeeds another's baby
*[[Babysitter]], another term for someone who takes care of a child or children
==Reference==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/2006-06-29-nannies-usat_x.htm USA Today article on CEO nannies]
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