A nanny is a professional, childcare provider who works in a family’s home caring for their children on a full time or part time basis. Depending on the position, a nanny may or may not live with the family. A nanny can live on the premise where you provide room & Board. If you prefer a nanny not to live with you then you can customize the specific hours that work best for you. They can often be an affordable alternative to daycare/childcare facilities, depending on the salary range being offered and especially if there is more than one child to be cared for. Additionally, having a nanny provides individual and experienced attention for your child/children in the comfort and safety of their own home and can offer greater peace of mind than with daycare with higher child/provider ratios.